Calvin Belden
West Chazy,NY
Summary
Experienced and versatile professional with a diverse background in restaurant and retail management, heavy machine operation, warehouse shipping receiving, bus manufacturing, and paper manufacturing. Proven ability to adapt to various roles and environments, demonstrating strong leadership, organizational, and technical skills. Adept at optimizing processes, ensuring quality control, and maintaining safety standards. Seeking to leverage extensive experience and strong work ethic to contribute effectively to an assembly line manufacturing team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assembler
NOVA Bus
06.2021 - Current
- Assembled, repaired, and maintained complex public transit busses across several contracts each month, adhering to stringent quality standards
- Worked along side client onsite inspectors daily to ensure customer expectations were met and company standards followed
- Attained bumper to bumper knowledge on all parts and functions installed by Nova Bus
- Completed all DCP's and change orders to company specifications in a timely manner
- Completed final inspection lists created by inspectors and prepped busses for delivery
- Safely operated KONI lifts as a daily task
Machine Operator
Georgia-Pacific
04.2017 - 06.2021
- Operation of converting machines, operator basic care maintenance, and quality checks through entire converting process
- Attention to detail throughout the process up to and including final packaging stages for retail sale
- Daily operation of forklift as needed
- Operate within and maintain a safe work environment per OSHA standards and regulations
- Constant monitoring of multiple computer based operational systems making adjustments as needed to maintain consistency, flow percent, and stock level standards
- Safely operated multiple tow motors with various task specific attachments throughout the shift
- Responsible for multiple pulp fiber destackers and pulpers; including loading, operating, maintaining, and monitoring all systems involved in the pulp making process
Zone Supervisor
Gander Mountain Company Inc
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register
- Consistently increased department sales over last year by an average of 15–25% each month
- Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas within assigned departments
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and all transportation arrangements for merchandise
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing
Asst. Manager
Applebee's Grill + Bar
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff
- Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity
- Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures
- Conducted timely performance evaluations for all front of house staff
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, including completion of the proper paperwork for new hires and terminations
- Met, greeted, and gathered feedback from customers
- Feedback was used to implement positive changes within the restaurant
- Maintained a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents
- Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales
Bartender/Server
Applebees
01.2010 - 02.2014
Receiving Asst
Lowes
01.2006 - 01.2009
Drilling Asst
Universal Engineering
09.2005 - 10.2006
Civilian Government Contractor
KBR
05.2004 - 04.2005
Education
Associate of Arts - Chemistry/Ecology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS05.2009
Skills
- OSHA compliance
- Team Leadership
- Manufacturing processes
- Effective problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer satisfaction
Certification
OSHA Supervisor certificate, 01/01/06
Accomplishments
- Sales Growth Achievement, Increased department sales by 25% on average monthly.
- Safety Compliance Leader, Completed the OSHA supervisor course in 2006.
- Effective Team Leadership, Responsible for over 100 employees. Successfully assisted in improving the culture of a failing restaurant. Cultural improvement led to lowered costs and significant increases in sales.
- Warehouse Process Optimization, Improved warehouse operations through focus on efficiency and organization.
Passions
- Goal oriented
- Results driven
Timeline
Assembler
NOVA Bus
06.2021 - Current
Machine Operator
Georgia-Pacific
04.2017 - 06.2021
Zone Supervisor
Gander Mountain Company Inc
02.2016 - 02.2017
Asst. Manager
Applebee's Grill + Bar
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bartender/Server
Applebees
01.2010 - 02.2014
Receiving Asst
Lowes
01.2006 - 01.2009
Drilling Asst
Universal Engineering
09.2005 - 10.2006
Civilian Government Contractor
KBR
05.2004 - 04.2005
Associate of Arts - Chemistry/Ecology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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