Nicholas Costenbader

Produced engaging video content for Facebook, Whatnot, and YouTube platforms, including live streaming sessions as part of the Facebook Level Up program.

Developed and edited videos to optimize viewer engagement, leveraging skills in video production, graphic design, and digital marketing.

• Performed live shows at various venues throughout region.
• Developed show concepts and themes to engage audience members.
• Used social media to promote events and build audience.
• Engaged with audiences to create memorable experiences at live performances.
• Collaborated with other entertainers to create engaging acts.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Efficiently managed daily delivery routes, ensuring timely and accurate package distribution to customers while adhering to safety protocols and company standards.

• Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
• Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
• Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
• Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
• Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
• Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
• Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
• Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
• Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
• Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
• Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
• Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
• Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
• Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
• Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
• Inspected load security and checked for damages.
• Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
• Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
• Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
• Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
• Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
• Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
• Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
• Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
• Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
• Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
• Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
• Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
• Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.

Coordinated food pickups from restaurants and delivered orders to customers' addresses, maintaining high ratings through reliable service and time management.

Navigated routes using GPS technology to ensure efficient and on-time deliveries in varying conditions.

• Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
• Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
• Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
• Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
• Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
• Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
• Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
• Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
• Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
• Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
• Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
• Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
• Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
• Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
• Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
• Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
• Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
• Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
• Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.

Set up and managed construction sites, directing traffic safely and efficiently to minimize disruptions and ensure compliance with traffic control regulations.

Collaborated with construction teams to maintain site safety and operational flow.

• Actively alerted construction crew about vehicles failing to obey signals, preventing accident and injury.
• Familiar with use of hand signaling procedures.
• Controlled flow of automotive traffic under direction of project supervisor.
• Professionally communicated with motorists stuck in stopped traffic.
• Patiently directed motorists towards detours and alternate routes.
• Developed advanced traffic routing plans in metropolitan areas.
• Managed work zones using large signs and hand signals to direct traffic.
• Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
• Warned construction crews of approaching vehicles that failed to stop in effort to prevent injuries and accidents.
• Recorded license plate numbers of traffic violators to turn over to law enforcement officials.
• Controlled flow of traffic through construction areas and work zones on busy highways and interstates.
• Organized and maintained site equipment during slow hours.
• Intimately familiar with flagging safety regulations and equipment as published by OSHA.
• Accustomed to nighttime flagging in high traffic areas.
• Calmly managed clearing of path during passage of emergency vehicles.
• Provided essential instructions to foremen, crew chiefs and other flaggers.
• Spoke clearly and confidently to drivers to provide detour routes and direct around work areas.
• Noted unsafe behavior of school children and reported to administrators.
• Developed key relationships with both adults and children through effective communication and purposeful engagement.
• Identified unsafe drivers and documented vehicle information for authorities.
• Educated pedestrians about crossing rules and road safety.
• Put out barrels and cones to prevent driver access to specific roads or areas.
• Attended to needs and safety of pedestrians by stopping traffic at crossing locations.
• Reported on-campus vehicle infractions to school administration.
• Controlled drivers' speed, movement and routes with hand signals and signs.
• Guided or controlled vehicular or pedestrian traffic at street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
• Worked with superiors to develop optimal traffic routing and control plans for each site.
• Interrupted traffic to allow students, parents and other pedestrians to safely cross streets.
• Prevented traffic intrusion onto construction sites and protected workers.
• Installed warning flags and used hand signals to catch drivers' attention about hazards.
• Escorted pedestrians and young children across streets near school.

Advanced from fry cook to kitchen line manager within two years, overseeing daily operations, staff training, and food preparation to meet high-volume demands.

Ensured quality control, inventory management, and adherence to health and safety standards in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
• Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
• Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.

Led production line operations, achieving over 100% production efficiency on J line through optimized processes and team coordination.

Managed assembly, quality control, and machine operations to meet and exceed manufacturing targets.

• Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
• Coordinated staff, parts and process flow to minimize work in progress, eliminate shortages, and maximize productivity.
• Tracked material orders and deliveries in accordance with company procedures.
• Assessed processes and production lines for proper setup per instructions and procedures.
• Used computer systems to perform diagnostics on electronic and communications components.
• Monitored employee performance to determine need for additional education and training.
• Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.
• Maintained communication across key departments and senior leadership team.
• Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships.
• Collaborated with other departments to establish smooth operations and encourage teamwork.
• Followed daily production schedules for organized and on-time deliveries.
• Communicated shift handover information to keep personnel aware of incomplete tasks.
• Performed daily inspections and maintenance of equipment to manage wear and tear.
• Implemented process improvement initiatives to increase productivity and quality standards.
• Assisted in troubleshooting assembly-related problems to identify discrepancies and avoid disruptions.
• Trained and monitored line associates to perform proper assembly techniques, apply best practices and comply with safety procedures.
• Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
• Provided and promoted solutions to eliminate reoccurring problems.
• Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.