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Brianne Calkins

Stanwood,MI

Summary

Training Team Leader with a proven track record at Gerber Products, excelling in employee engagement and training facilitation. Expert in developing training materials and competency matrices, ensuring compliance and enhancing team performance. Strong communicator dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment and closing skill gaps effectively.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Training Team Leader

Gerber Products
01.2024 - Current
  • Assigning, monitoring, and reporting out on training compliance.
  • Write, review, and update policies, procedures, STMs, standard routines, and training material.
  • Create and monitor competency matrices and develop plans to close gaps in assigned areas.


Kettle Operator

Gerber Products
11.2021 - 01.2024
  • Order and return materials necessary for batching purposes using SAP.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper batching procedures and energy isolations.
  • Collaborate with team members to efficiently produce product so it can be processed.
  • Perform quality checks according to specifications given by employer.
  • Performed cleaning of the line and inspections.

Production Worker

Gerber Products
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
  • Maintained cleanliness of workstations.
  • Flexible with hours and area of working based on factory needs.

Laborer

Kent County Road Commission
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Washed vehicles based on company needs.
  • Operate skid-steer and fork lift when needed.
  • Paint equipment.

Food Service Worker

Fatbelly Deli and Creamery
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Operated cash register accurately, managing transactions efficiently.

Food Service Worker

McDonald's
2017 - 2019
  • Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.

Education

Creative Technologies Academy
Cedar Springs, MI

Skills

  • Employee engagement
  • New hire on-boarding
  • Training facilitation
  • Good communication skills

Accomplishments

  • Completed the Next Level Up course through Nestle
  • Certified Trainer
  • Everyday Coaching Fundamentals facilitator

Timeline

Training Team Leader

Gerber Products
01.2024 - Current

Kettle Operator

Gerber Products
11.2021 - 01.2024

Production Worker

Gerber Products
06.2021 - 11.2021

Laborer

Kent County Road Commission
10.2019 - 06.2021

Food Service Worker

Fatbelly Deli and Creamery
06.2019 - 11.2019

Food Service Worker

McDonald's
2017 - 2019

Creative Technologies Academy