Dakota Cleaton
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Resourceful Supervisor trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Railroad supervisor
Zero waste recycling
Charlotte, Nc
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily recycling operations to ensure efficient workflow and safety compliance.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for waste reduction and sorting techniques.
- Coordinated with local businesses to enhance recycling programs and community engagement.
- Conducted regular team meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and performance expectations.
- Ensured adherence to local regulations regarding waste management and environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
Hepaco Supervisor
HEPACO
Norfolk, VA
08.2020 - 09.2025
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Conducted safety briefings at beginning and end of shifts to inform crews of daily task safety hazards.
- Checked and calibrated equipment for safety.
- Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force.
- Encouraged, empowered and motivated team to accomplish objectives.
- Enhanced personnel management strategies for better morale and retention.
Education
Oscar F. Smith High School
Chesapeake, VASkills
- Strategic Planning
- Processes and Procedures
- Team Building
- Goal-Oriented
- Training and Mentoring
- Policy Enforcement
Timeline
Railroad supervisor
Zero waste recycling
09.2025 - Current
Hepaco Supervisor
HEPACO
08.2020 - 09.2025
Oscar F. Smith High School