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
Valparaiso06-2018
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
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