Brenden Straub
Mount Pleasant,MI
Summary
Dedicated tile installer with expertise in customer service, effective communication, and task prioritization. Proven ability to deliver high-quality results while adapting to various project needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Tile Installer
Sub Contracting
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2022 - Current
- Measured, cut, and installed ceramic, porcelain, stone, and marble tile in residential and commercial settings.
- Installed tile materials to match design specifications and layout plans.
- Executed precise measurements and installations with power and hand tools, ensuring high-quality tile work in residential and commercial settings.
- Adjusted installation methods to address challenges in different environments.
- Clarified project needs and preferred finishes to ensure client satisfaction and alignment with design goals.
- Guided customers in selecting suitable materials to enhance project outcomes and meet design specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas during projects.
- Performed thorough cleaning of job sites after project completion, including removing debris.
Line Cook
McDonald's Restaurant
Lake Odessa, Michigan
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Cooked multiple orders at once during high-volume periods.
- Prepared food items using standard recipes and kitchen procedures.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to facilitate seamless workflow during peak service periods.
- Trained new employees in food prep methods and kitchen procedures to enhance team performance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen areas to ensure efficient operations.
- Used kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food prep.
- Operated fryers and grills following instructions for safety and food quality.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils, and cooking equipment.
- Followed food handling rules and kept food products at proper temperatures.
Kitchen Hand
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Lake Odessa, Michigan
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Prepared salads, sandwiches, and appetizers following supervisor instructions to ensure quality and consistency.
- Followed recipes and customer requests when preparing meals.
- Followed health code rules when handling food items.
- Managed inventory of kitchen supplies and equipment to support efficient kitchen operations.
- Organized storage areas for quick access to items when needed.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for proper function to maintain safety and compliance standards.
- Checked food storage temperatures to ensure compliance with safety standards. of freezers, refrigerators, and hot holding units regularly for food safety compliance.
- Operated industrial mixers and other food processing machinery to support kitchen operations.
Farm Hand
family owned farm
Hastings, Michigan
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Maintained irrigation systems to ensure consistent water supply for crops.
- Cared for livestock daily by feeding and watering to support their health and productivity.
- Cleaned barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
- Supported crop rotation practices to improve soil health and crop productivity.
- Harvested seasonal crops and recorded yields to monitor production.
- Removed weeds from fields by hand with hoes and cultivators.
- Planted seeds according to production methods.
- Performed routine maintenance on buildings and fences to keep structures functional.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with farm supplies and products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakewood Highschool
Lake Odessa, MI05-2023
Skills
- Tile installation
- Tile layout design
- Worksite organization
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
- Continuous improvement
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Tile Installer
Sub Contracting
07.2022 - Current
Line Cook
McDonald's Restaurant
06.2021 - 01.2022
Kitchen Hand
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
01.2019 - 02.2020
Farm Hand
family owned farm
01.2015 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Lakewood Highschool