Connisha Hayes
St. Cloud
Summary
Highly motivated team player seeks production position to put experience to use. Takes pride in meeting production goals and achieving a high level of efficiency. Enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment focused on delivering quality products.
Experienced with operational systems and equipment maintenance, enhancing workflow efficiency and safety standards. Utilizes strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve operational challenges effectively. Knowledge of team collaboration and adaptability ensures smooth operations under changing conditions.
Operations professional with comprehensive expertise in managing and maintaining operational systems. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure safety protocols are followed. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to evolving operational needs, leveraging technical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Construction
Spar Inc
05.2025 - Current
- Retail modeling construction
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Sous Chef
Target Hospitality
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Evaluated inventory levels on daily basis and placed orders to restock vegetable and meat items before supplies ran out.
- Collaborate with Head Chef and Line Cook to create delicious meals for large banquets, including festivals and brewery events for employees up to 500 people.
- Prepared 10+ identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Assisted in menu development, collaborating with head chef to create seasonal offerings.
- Managed food preparation and cooking processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Production Operations Technician
Danfoss
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Performed manufacturing task that included assembling, operating manual and automatic equipment, setting up machines, testing and dismantling units.
- Rotated among all stations within each assembly cell to perform repetitive task such as: picking up the parts and packaging at a consistent pace to meet the business demands.
- Interact with a “Cell Expert” which is the subject matter expert on each assembly station.
Production Labor
Storm Engineering Corporation
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for feeding materials into machinery, assembling goods on production lines, and monitoring the process.
- Carry out basic quality checks such as testing of product or packaging before shipping by adequately storing all necessary supplies.
- Worked closely with other production staff to check for defects in products and assemble them by a set deadline.
Prep Cook
Aramark
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Oversaw upkeep of yogurt machine, coffee dispensers, fountain machine and condiment center.
- Creates and maintains a sound working relationship with all preparation personnel. Cut various foods to prepare for cooking and serving.
- Ensure work procedures, quality standard and menu specifications are adhered to.
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring to ensure efficiency in food production.
- Operated kitchen equipment including ovens and mixers while adhering to safety protocols.
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and special requests to enhance dining experience.
Server
Imperial Palace Casino
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Memorized wine stock and meal pairings, resulting in daily wine sales of $200.
- Recorded food orders on slips for efficient kitchen communication.
- Performed food preparation duties, such as assembling salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, porting salads, and brewing coffee, in a fast-paced line kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to enhance guest experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to fulfill special requests and accommodate dietary needs.
Food Aid/ Line Worker
Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
- Serve customers adhering to portion control standards.
- Assist with arrangement of serving lines and service of food, following menu and portion sizes as provided and meeting meal service standards.
- Operated various machinery for efficient assembly of medical supplies and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials.
Server
Isle of Capri Casino
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with team members to complete essential side work tasks before, during, and after service.
- Performs opening, running, and closing duties as designed by the manager on duty.
- Communicate to host person when leaving assigned workstation. Check out with host person or manager on duty before leaving and sign out on host log sheet.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environment.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, ensuring timely order taking and delivery.
Education
H.S. Diploma - undefined
Gulfport High School
01.2011
Skills
- Highly trustworthy, ethical, and discreet committed to superior customer service
- Ability to use heavy wrenches and extreme tools used for heavy pulling
- Dedicated individual; achieving a reputation for consistently going beyond what is required
- Ability to collect consolidates, organize, and prioritize business needs
- Highly regarded for a proactive attitude and an ability to think laterally, providing idea and solutions
- Adept at doing side work while remaining attentive to flow of business and interacting with staff
- Organized individual with exceptional follow through capabilities
- Machine operation
- Assembly processes
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Wide array of power tools ( sawzall, hammer drill, grinder etc
- Twic Card
Timeline
Merchandise Construction
Spar Inc
05.2025 - Current
Production Operations Technician
Danfoss
01.2022 - 01.2022
Production Labor
Storm Engineering Corporation
01.2021 - 01.2022
Sous Chef
Target Hospitality
01.2019 - 03.2024
Prep Cook
Aramark
01.2016 - 01.2019
Server
Imperial Palace Casino
01.2015 - 01.2016
Food Aid/ Line Worker
Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
Server
Isle of Capri Casino
01.2012 - 01.2014
H.S. Diploma - undefined
Gulfport High School
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