Daniel Collett

As a temporary employee through the offices of J.J. Young, I held two different positions. I worked as a meat handler at Belinski's sausage manufacturer in cohoes New York, from April of 2023 until June of 2023. I was then reassigned to Foundation Building Materials in Albany New York from June of 2023 until August of 2023 as a material handler. There have been no available contracts since. Since then I have been working as an independent contractor in interior remodeling.

• Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
• Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
• Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
• Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
• Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
• Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
• Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
• Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
• Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
• Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
• Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
• Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
• Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
• Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
• Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
• Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
• Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
• Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
• Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
• Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.

I worked for approximately ten seasons, spread out over the years. I started as an apprentice, and became a professional in ground pool installer. Tasks included (but not limited to) material handling, layout, sub-grading, assembly and concrete masonry. Also included use of all hand and power tools, pool maintenance and repair, training of new employees, safety, and customer satisfaction.

• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
• Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
• Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
• Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
• Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
• Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
• Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
• Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
• Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
• Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
• Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

• Updated logs, coordinated documents and wrote detailed reports.
• Aided in navigation and operating ship controls.
• Plotted and corrected charts and publications.
• Checked and replenished inventory to maintain optimal operations.
• Managed bridge watch duties to look for different types of threats and adverse conditions.
• Analyzed inventory to determine serviceable, unserviceable and salvageable materials and compared items against back stock records to distribute to designated locations.
• Forecasted requirements and set reorder points to maintain optimal levels.
• Purchased, organized and distributed supplies for maintenance activities and personnel use.
• Assisted with maintenance of fuel systems and associated components.
• Moored vessels to wharfs with proper use of correct lines.
• Kept shipboard firefighting and lifesaving equipment properly maintained for use in emergency situations.
• Met requirements for government-issued certifications, keeping ship in full compliance.
• Operated specialized equipment, including winches, cranes and derricks during ship operations.
• Followed and helped enforce safety regulations for different ship equipment, systems and work areas.
• Worked alongside cargo team to conduct safe loading and unloading operations.
• Moved liquid cargo between tanks with use of special hoses and pumps.
• Maintained ship generators and engines in top condition with regular preventive and predictive work.
• Read output of various gauges or displays and documented information in engineering logs.

• Oversaw cashier operations, bookkeeping and security.
• Maintained strong customer relations and effective customer service standards.
• Monitored cash drawers in [Number] checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
• Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
• Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
• Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
• Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
• Motivated employees to perform at peak productivity with morale-boosting programs.
• Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
• Evaluated employee performance and made recommendations for improvements.
• Scheduled personnel according to skill sets and coverage needs, and made adjustments to meet unexpected demands.
• Recorded financial transactions and performed account reconciliations.
• Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
• Managed shelf inventory and customer-focused loss prevention strategies.
• Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
• Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
• Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs.
• Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
• Worked with security staff and law enforcement on shoplifting and vandalism response.
• Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
• Reviewed financial reports and trend forecasts.
• Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
• Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
• Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
• Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
• Maintained accurate records of sales and financial transactions.
• Confirmed continual compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding store operations.
• Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
• Developed and implemented strategies to optimize store sales and profitability.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
• Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success. Also central receiving,Western union, and profit and loss reports