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CHARLES D SONNIER JR

Wharton,TX

Summary

  • Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Wharton County Foods 2565 FM
Boling, TX
04.2020 - 03.2022
  • Set up and begin running machines at beginning of shift, performing changeovers as needed according to schedule
  • Adjust machine as required based on product type and sealing issues
  • Open machine-sealed products which were not sealed properly, or were mislabeled; return defective product to production line
  • Re-feed and/or change forming and sealing film rolls (weighing up to 80 pounds) on sealing/wrapping machine
  • Responsible for operating all equipment needed to run production
  • Responsible for setting up equipment for change over's
  • Must ensure equipment is running properly
  • Must be able to operate forklift and/or pallet jack as needed
  • Must be able to complete paperwork required for production, Quality Control, and/or supervisor
  • Responsible for operating all equipment needed to run production
  • Responsible for setting up equipment for change over's
  • Must ensure equipment is running properly
  • Operate forklift and/or pallet jack
  • Complete paperwork required for production, Quality Control, and/or supervisor
  • Perform QC checks as required.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
  • Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.

Server

Olive Garden Italian Kitchen 9080 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX
03.2017 - 08.2017
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Achieved monthly sales goals by 10% using successful strategies to promote specials, desserts and alcoholic beverages.
  • Checked over 100 daily id's to verify ages and uphold Texas liquor laws

Lead Assistant

Matchless Interior Painting 360 Nueces
Austin, TX
04.2012 - 06.2017
  • Assisted clients with color choices, created clean work environment, carefully applied clients paint choice
  • Accepted payment, and conducted follow ups when necessary.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Provided administrative support to principal in areas of calendar management, domestic and international travel arrangements and reconciliation of personal bank accounts.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
  • Initiated timely response to emails, voicemails and written correspondence.
  • Modeled exceptional customer service and mentored associates on direct link between revenue growth and customer loyalty.
  • Positioned as go-to person for up to [Number] staff members, troubleshooting complex administrative and training issues promptly
  • Prepared rooms prior to painting by laying tarps, taping edges, mixing paint and building scaffolding.
  • Cleaned job site after project completion, removing tape and tarps and inspecting for drips or inconsistencies in paint application.
  • Advised customers on paint types based on brand, quality, sheen and application needs.
  • Scheduled consultations and presentations with new customers demonstrating technique, timeline, expectations and color contrast
  • Positioned as go-to person for up to 5 staff members, troubleshooting complex administrative and training issues promptly

Painting Contractor

Painter Contractor
Austin, TX
09.2006 - 04.2012
  • Apply paint to interior/exterior surfaces.
  • Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
  • Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
  • Managed daily operations by scheduling and coordinating appointments, assisting customers in selecting and matching colors and preparing invoices and bank deposits.
  • Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
  • Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
  • Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
  • Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
  • Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps and electric switch covers prior to painting.
  • Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
  • Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
  • Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
  • Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
  • Managed over 50 customer calls per day

Carpentry/Carpentry/Masonry Specialist

Carpenter Masonry 51B, US ARMY B.CO
Tacoma, WA
05.2000 - 09.2004
  • Build and tear down buildings, walls, and other structures around base and world
  • Interior and exterior painted walls and roofs
  • Able to perform without any supervision
  • Landscaped, edged, and able to work with machinery and equipment.
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
  • Assembled durable, high-quality structures by working with forming systems, hand tools and range of equipment.
  • Installed interior doors and hardware, accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets.
  • Carefully read blueprints, sketches and technical drawings to inform comprehensive understanding of project scope and specifications.
  • Inspected job site location to evaluate for code violations and coordinated necessary maintenance or repairs.
  • Completed over 2,000 jobs with quality and efficiency within 24 months of employment
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts to move bricks and supplies.

Education

No Degree - Undergraduate

Houston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX
01.2006

High School Diploma -

Willow Ridge High School
Houston, TX
05.2000

Skills

  • Operations support
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Materials management
  • Logistics
  • Production deadline management
  • OSHA guidelines
  • Work order review
  • Material loading and unloading
  • Forklift Operation
  • Worksite safety
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply chain distribution
  • Assembly and production
  • Equipment operation

Work Availability

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Quote

“Some of us will do our jobs well and some will not, but we will be judged by only one thing — the result.”
Vince Lombardi

Timeline

Machine Operator

Wharton County Foods 2565 FM
04.2020 - 03.2022

Server

Olive Garden Italian Kitchen 9080 Southwest Fwy
03.2017 - 08.2017

Lead Assistant

Matchless Interior Painting 360 Nueces
04.2012 - 06.2017

Painting Contractor

Painter Contractor
09.2006 - 04.2012

Carpentry/Carpentry/Masonry Specialist

Carpenter Masonry 51B, US ARMY B.CO
05.2000 - 09.2004

No Degree - Undergraduate

Houston-Tillotson University

High School Diploma -

Willow Ridge High School
CHARLES D SONNIER JR