Caleigh Strong
Sturgis,MI
Summary
Dedicated worker passionate about helping others. Self motivated and always on task. Knowledgeable in first aid for adults and infants. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building abilities. Punctual, Hardworking and dependable. Knowledgeable in giving professional and personal care to mentally and physically handicap and non verbal individuals. Excellent with conflict resolution and deesculating highly emotional people and situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Associate
Meijer Central Kitchen
Middlebury, Indiana
03.2020 - 06.2024
- Organized workstations for efficient workflow between bakers.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on bakery equipment such as cleaning, lubricating parts.
- Inspected quality of raw materials before use to ensure freshness.
- Assisted in packaging and boxing of baked goods.
- Managed inventory of ingredients, supplies, and finished products.
- Determined the quantity of items to bake based on customer demand.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations related to food handling and storage.
- Responded quickly to any issues that arose during baking process.
- Monitored product temperatures during baking process.
- Kept records of production batches and output amounts produced daily.
- Adhered strictly to all food safety guidelines while preparing baked goods.
- Checked expiration dates on ingredients prior to usage in production process.
- Rotated stock regularly so that older items were sold first.
- Followed all safety protocols when operating kitchen machinery.
- Weighed ingredients accurately according to recipe instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift.
- Trained new employees in proper bakery procedures and techniques.
- Operated ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers for bakery
- Assisted bakers in retrieving supplies from storage areas to keep bakery operations smooth during high-volume periods.
- Participated in staff meetings and training sessions to improve bakery operations and customer service skills.
Forklift Operator
Lippert Components Inc.
Middlebury, IN
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Tagged unmarked merchandise with item number.
- Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols to maintain workplace safety and efficiency.
- Trained as a first responder.
- Inspected lifts before usage to prevent damage to goods.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules.
- Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Kept appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
- Removed empty pallets, cardboard packing and strapping and deposited items in proper receptacles.
- Updated computer system with latest changes for each trailer.
- Reviewed repairs with customers and advocated for vehicle safety.
- Completed ongoing quality checks on RV products, closely following strict quality assurance guidelines.
- Installed parts as instructed by the customers order and specifications.
- Painted and touched up all imperfections for quality assurance.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Adapt
Sturgis, MI
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Promoted to shift lead.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed and implemented programs to safeguard assets.
- Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Assisted with basic care for elderly patients, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Provided detailed reports on all investigative activities.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens multiple times per day to prevent spread of infection.
- Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
- Delivered high-quality, personal care to mentally and physically handicapped clients.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Implemented group activities such as arts and crafts and outdoor activities, improving resident and staff engagement 100%.
- Coordinated and administered medications and organized healthcare appointments to maintain optimal client health.
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
- Assisted over 6+ residents with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Recommended policies, procedures and strategic goals to meet agency requirements.
- Completed weekly and monthly reports summarizing activities.
- Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
- Monitored clients sleep patterns and sleep schedules.
Jewelry Associate /Cashier
Walmart
Sturgis, MI
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Ear Piercing ranging in ages 1 month old and up.
- Jewelry/ watch repair
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
- Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
- Scanned customer purchases, supporting transactions to streamline sales process.
- Promoted specific item options to drive sales and achieve add-on purchases.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers and maintain satisfaction levels.
- Received payments for Jewelry orders/ repairs and issued receipts.
- Inspected items for damage and obtained replacements for customers through a third party jeweler.
- Unboxed new merchandise and added to shelves in accordance with planograms and stock rotation policies.
- Distributed new merchandise efficiently to different departments.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
- Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
- Cross-trained in [Type] and [Type] roles in order to provide skilled backup for team members.
- Assisted customers to find appropriate products, answered product questions and provided product solutions.
- Collected merchandise from store and searched back-end locations for customer purchases.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized, and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Scanned items quickly to keep lines moving and reduce overall wait time.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and confirmed orders.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
- Monitored All product availability in store, on shelves and in orders to accurately answer customer questions.
- Counted drawers at start and end of shifts to validate daily records and uphold accounting accuracy.
- Properly verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
- Helped customer locate and select appropriate merchandise throughout store.
Janitorial Worker
Abbott Laboratories
Sturgis , MI
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Maintained building interiors with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Responded promptly to requests to clean and sanitize areas after accidents.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Assessed functionality of cleaning equipment and performed repairs when needed.
- Followed proper handling procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floor and fixtures and maintain safe environment.
- Used industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Completed custodial rounds, including sweeping and vacuuming, glass cleaning and trash collecting.
- Organized custodial closets to easily find equipment and supplies.
- Sorted and disposed of trash and recycling materials to keep common areas clean and organized.
- Performed deep cleaning duties such as sanitizing floor, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing on nightly basis.
- Wiped down various surfaces using approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Sticking to a very organized cleaning rotation with different products specifically designed to kill deadly bacteria being grown in the lab.
- Operating a kiln to sanitize different utensils.
- Working/ cleaning around dangerous microorganisms.
- Maintaining temperatures so as not to disturb growing samples.
Clean Room Operator
Meijer distribution center
Middlebury, IN
08.2010 - 09.2014
- Cleaned equipment and workplace proactively and per mandated clean room protocol and monitored non-sterile risks to sterile environment.
- Maintained sterile clean room environment, including wearing clean room garments and conforming to established Good Manufacturing Process practices.
- Read and learned safety documentation and laboratory procedures for maintaining controlled clean rooms.
- Assisted management in verifying compliance of clean room staff with mandated standards.
- Handled and removed toxic, reactive and corrosive substances safely.
- Operated and maintained production equipment and handled wet and dry ingredients according to clean room protocol.
- Visually inspected all incoming ingredients, containers and out going finished product for packaging.
- Designed flexible systems able to handle diverse requests.
- Supervised product qualification testing, evaluated failures and implemented corrective action.
- Cleaned and sanitized work station before during and after ever new salad.
- Multitasking between machines and paperwork checking and double checking for errors.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Education
Diploma - Cosmetology
Empire Beauty School
Portage, MI07.2009
High School Diploma -
Sturgis High School
Sturgis, MI06.2007
Skills
- Customer service-oriented
- First responder training
- OSHA training
- Certified forklift operator
- Punctual, Hardworking and dependable
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate client care
- Records maintenance
- Behavior redirection
- Records management
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
Timeline
Bakery Associate
Meijer Central Kitchen
03.2020 - 06.2024
Forklift Operator
Lippert Components Inc.
03.2018 - 06.2020
Caregiver, Special Needs
Adapt
09.2016 - 09.2018
Jewelry Associate /Cashier
Walmart
06.2015 - 09.2017
Janitorial Worker
Abbott Laboratories
07.2014 - 10.2015
Clean Room Operator
Meijer distribution center
08.2010 - 09.2014
Diploma - Cosmetology
Empire Beauty School
High School Diploma -
Sturgis High School