Brett Dohrer
Appleton,WI
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record in seafood processing and landscaping, honed at Fishermans Processing and CJS Ventures. Excelled in enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction through expert knife handling and strong communication skills. Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset, contributing to team efficiency and operational excellence.
Safety-oriented Seafood Processor skilled in using various knives and seafood processing machinery. Performs effectively in high-volume and fast-moving work environments. Exceptional team player with superb communication skills.
Developed keen eye for detail and precision in fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Skilled in ensuring quality control and maintaining high safety standards. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can drive success and contribute to team efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Fish Processor
Fishermans Processing
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Improved product quality with meticulous attention to detail in the deboning, skinning, and filleting processes.
- Adapted quickly to various roles within the processing facility based on staffing needs or changes in production demands.
- Removed frozen fish from pans to bag, labeled and stacked in shipment freezer holds.
- Developed strong knife skills, enabling faster completion of intricate cuts without sacrificing precision or accuracy.
Dishwasher
Janets Cafe
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Landscaper
CJS Ventures
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
Landscaper
Village Green Landscape MGMT
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality landscaping services and maintaining clear communication throughout the project.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
Dishwasher, Server, Cashier
Taco Bell Restaurant
02.2008 - 01.2009
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff members.
- Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Increased performance reliability under pressure by consistently meeting fast-paced dishwashing demands, even during the busiest service periods.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Assisted with basic food preparation tasks as needed, helping expedite meal service for guests.
- Utilized effective time management skills to balance dishwashing duties with any additional cleaning or food preparation tasks assigned.
- Ensured consistent cleanliness by adhering to strict sanitation procedures for all dishes, utensils, and equipment.
Education
No Degree - Sociology
Norco College
Norco, CAGED -
Otay Mesa Adult
San Diego02-2001
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Efficient work pace
- Sanitation and cleanliness
- Packaging and labeling
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Conflict resolution
- Record keeping
- Knife handling skills
- Cold storage management
- Processing equipment operation
- Machinery maintenance
- Deboning proficiency
- Fish filleting expertise
- Seafood product identification
- Fish grading
- Manual labor experience
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Effective communication
- Seafood processing background
- Sanitation standards
- Good manufacturing practices
- Basic math
- Great hand-eye coordination
- Experience in seafood processing
- Teamwork
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Fish Processor
Fishermans Processing
07.2024 - 10.2024
Dishwasher
Janets Cafe
04.2021 - 09.2021
Landscaper
CJS Ventures
01.2020 - 06.2020
Landscaper
Village Green Landscape MGMT
05.2016 - 10.2018
Dishwasher, Server, Cashier
Taco Bell Restaurant
02.2008 - 01.2009
No Degree - Sociology
Norco College
GED -
Otay Mesa Adult
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