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Darius Heard

Merrillville,IN

Summary

Versatile and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Olive Garden in enhancing operational efficiency through expert machinery repair and maintenance. Skilled in time management and staff training, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring both customer satisfaction and safety. Demonstrated ability to exceed employer expectations, with a focus on achieving significant outcomes. Dependable and service-focused delivery driver motivated to deliver consistent, prompt and courteous service. Reliable and energetic professional provides prompt, seamless access to supply. Veteran driver over several years delivers energetic approach to meeting expectations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Utility Worker

Olive Garden
Merrillville, Indiana
01.2025 - Current
  • Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
  • Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
  • Maintained and repaired water distribution and wastewater collection systems, ensuring operational efficiency.
  • Followed strict safety protocols to minimize risks during utility operations.

Driver

DoorDash
Merrillville, IN
02.2021 - Current
  • Managed time effectively to meet tight delivery deadlines.
  • Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
  • Adhered to traffic laws and regulations to prevent accidents.
  • Kept accurate records of deliveries and customer signatures.
  • Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.

Dishwasher

Bjs Restaurants Inc
Merrillville, Indiana
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
  • Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
  • Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.

Smoothie Maker

Island Nutrition
Merrillville, Indiana
02.2019 - 02.2021
  • Cleaned and sanitized blenders between uses, ensuring food safety standards were met.
  • Provided quick and courteous service to customers, fulfilling smoothie orders to individual specifications.
  • Prepared smoothies according to customer orders, using fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of various types of smoothies available in order to provide accurate descriptions to customers.

Machine Operator

American Direct Sales
Valparaiso, IN
10.2019 - 05.2020
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.

Education

High School Diploma -

Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso
06-2018

Skills

  • Machinery repair
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Waste disposal
  • First aid and CPR
  • Flooring upkeep
  • Product assembly
  • Product restocking
  • Staff training
  • Payment posting
  • Package scanning
  • Map reading and navigation skills
  • Defensive driving
  • Mileage tracking
  • Responsible driver
  • Time management

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Playing Instruments
  • Basketball

Certification

  • BLS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Utility Worker

Olive Garden
01.2025 - Current

Dishwasher

Bjs Restaurants Inc
01.2023 - 01.2025

Driver

DoorDash
02.2021 - Current

Machine Operator

American Direct Sales
10.2019 - 05.2020

Smoothie Maker

Island Nutrition
02.2019 - 02.2021
  • BLS

High School Diploma -

Valparaiso High School
Darius Heard