Brandan Lang
La Grange,KY
Summary
Knowledgeable Student talented at learning quickly and adding value to any team. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication and teamwork to complete tasks. Solid academic achievement paired with demonstrated commitment and integrity. Efficient Carpenter equipped with tools necessary to complete tasks on time and with little guidance.
Dependable crew member with experience and well-developed critical thinking, problem-solving and organizational skills. Exceptional communicator and team player trained in operating cash registers and serving customers. Goes above and beyond to serve guests and promote loyalty.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
09.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines under pressure.
- Evaluated student performance through grading tests, papers or other assessments.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from students regarding course content or requirements.
- Supported department faculty with administrative assistance, as well as curriculum and research support.
- Created fliers and materials, working closely with communications team to promote campus events.
- Scheduled and maintained regular office hours to meet with students.
- Met with supervisors to discuss grades or complete grade-related paperwork.
- Led discussion sections, tutorials or laboratory sections.
- Copied and distributed classroom materials.
- Returned assignments to students to comply with established deadlines.
Shift Supervisor
Wendy's
La Grange, KY
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of daily transactions and deposits.
- Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
- Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
- Served as a role model for other employees by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
- Provided feedback to employees regarding their performance in order to improve productivity.
- Addressed any issues that arose during the shift in a proactive manner.
- Assisted customers with product selection when needed.
- Enforced company policies fairly while maintaining an open door policy for staff concerns.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Collaborated with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.
- Patrolled work areas to inspect operations, identify concerns and implement corrective actions.
- Reinforced rules to promote superior employee performance.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
- Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
Crew Member
Wendy's
LaGrange, Kentucky
07.2017 - 01.2023
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Wiped down tables and equipment, swept and refilled stock.
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Organized and restocked supplies to support operations and team productivity.
- Entered orders into computer system to send order details to kitchen, mentioning customers' special requests and food allergies in person.
- Took orders from patrons and input selections into store computer system.
- Packed fast food products in approved containers, cups and bags.
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
- Prepared food for various recipes by washing, peeling and dicing ingredients.
- Assisted patrons in making menu selections.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
Carpenter
Westport Custom Cabinets
Westport, KY
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Worked the planer machine to take rough-cut boards from the sawmill and cleaned up the faces of the boards so that they are level and at the desired thickness.
- Worked the jointer to take rough-cut boards and clean up the edges of the board so that the edges are clean and level.
- Worked the table saw to cut boards accurately to the measured width.
- Worked the radial arm saw to cut boards accurately to the measured length.
- Worked with various sanding machines, from hand-held and portable sanding machines to industrial sized sanding machines.
- Glued boards together to make boards wide enough to fit the customer's requests.
- Assisted in applying stain to projects where the customer wanted a darker colored product.
- Applied paint primer to projects using a spray gun.
- Painted projects using a brush.
- Split logs to use as firewood.
- Stacked and stored shipments of lumber
- Swept and cleaned the workspace.
- Took out trash when needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - History
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2023
Skills
- Taking Orders
- Production Line Work
- Maintenance and Repair
- Quality Control Checks
- Safety when working with power tools
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management and Prioritization
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Eastern Kentucky University
09.2024 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Wendy's
08.2023 - 09.2024
Carpenter
Westport Custom Cabinets
06.2019 - 06.2020
Crew Member
Wendy's
07.2017 - 01.2023
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Eastern Kentucky University
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