Bret Bechtel
Perry,GA
Summary
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Professional driver prepared for role focused on efficient and timely deliveries. Brings valuable experience in route planning and customer service, ensuring reliable and consistent performance. Known for strong team collaboration and flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and tasks.
Professional warehouse worker with strong background in efficient inventory management and order fulfillment. Skilled in operating forklifts, managing stock levels, and ensuring timely deliveries. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, consistently adapting to changing needs. Reliable and flexible with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Woodworking professional with solid history of producing high-quality wood products and custom pieces. Known for reliability, adaptability, and collaborative spirit in team settings. Possesses expertise in carpentry, finishing, and problem-solving to meet clients' needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Packer
Amazon
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
Warehouse Worker
Academy Sports Outdoors
Jeffersonville, GA
06.2024 - Current
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Chef
Rock N Roll Sushi
Bonaire, GA
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
Woodworker
Polly’s Pet Supplies
Kathleen, GA
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Measured and cut materials in adherence to schematic drawings.
- Completed general finish work and sanding.
- Contributed to customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality, handcrafted products tailored to their needs.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of sanders, saws and routers.
- Completed repair jobs efficiently restoring damaged furniture pieces to their original condition.
Delivery Driver
Uber Eats
Bonaire, GA
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Met promised delivery times consistently by using GPS software to spot and avoid traffic delays.
- Adhered to safety guidelines and traffic regulations, ensuring the safe transport of food items.
- Kept delivery vehicle clean and neat to maintain company's professional reputation.
- Collaborated with restaurant staff to confirm order accuracy before delivery.
- Developed strong relationships with restaurant partners to promote seamless order pickups and dropoffs.
- Collaborated with restaurant staff or other food establishments to confirm orders and coordinate delivery times.
Delivery Driver
Doordash
Bonaire, GA
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Managed multiple deliveries simultaneously, maximizing efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism throughout interactions with both restaurant staff members and customers.
- Utilized GPS systems effectively for accurate routing and delivery time estimates.
- Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous during interactions to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
- Navigated efficiently through various routes for timely food deliveries.
- Followed traffic laws during delivery for safety of pedestrians and other vehicles.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering orders promptly and accurately.
- Served customers promptly by smoothly collecting and delivering high volume of orders.
Sales Associate
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Warner Robins, GA
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Construction Worker
J’s Construction
Fernandina Beach, FL
03.2017 - 05.2020
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
Cook
Subway
Fernandina Beach, FL
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Cook
Zaxbys
Fernandina Beach, FL
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Education
Sports Management
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL05.2023
Skills
- Packing boxes
- Product packaging
- Warehouse safety
- Labeling
- Efficient packing
- Quality control
- Positive attitude
- Customer service
- Valid Driver's license
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Dependable and reliable
- Safe driving
- Power tool operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Workplace safety
- Hand tool mastery
- Wood finishing techniques
- Worksite safety
- Wood carving
- Hand tool expertise
- Listening skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Problem-solving
- Excellent people skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Heavy lifting
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Clear communication
- Sorting and labeling
- Material handling
- Warehouse operations
- Team collaboration
- Order picking and processing
- Warehouse organization
- Pallet jack handling
- Material loading and unloading
- Stacking and staging
- Unpacking merchandise
- Order fulfillment
- Pallet jacks
- Inventory management
- Materials handling and transport
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Academy Sports Outdoors
06.2024 - Current
Chef
Rock N Roll Sushi
09.2023 - 06.2024
Woodworker
Polly’s Pet Supplies
02.2023 - 03.2023
Sales Associate
Academy Sports and Outdoors
11.2020 - 06.2021
Delivery Driver
Uber Eats
09.2020 - 10.2022
Delivery Driver
Doordash
09.2020 - 10.2022
Cook
Subway
08.2018 - 10.2019
Cook
Zaxbys
04.2017 - 10.2019
Construction Worker
J’s Construction
03.2017 - 05.2020
Packer
Amazon
Sports Management
University of North Florida