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Darryl Wooden

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Highly skilled and adaptable professional with over 10 years of experience in warehouse operations, security services, and meat processing. Proven ability to enhance efficiency, maintain safety standards, and deliver outstanding results in fast-paced environments. Adept at inventory management, machinery operation, surveillance monitoring, and quality control. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a track record of measurable contributions that drive productivity and safety compliance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Meat Cutter & Department Trainer

Sam's Club
10.2014 - Current
  • Supervised & trained over 10 new, inexperienced meat cutters, coaching them in proper knife handling, portioning, and safety procedures, resulting in a 35% increase in department efficiency.
  • Processed 500+ lbs. of meat daily, maintaining precision and ensuring consistent portion control.
  • Implemented an inventory rotation system, reducing product shrinkage by 25% and improving freshness.
  • Developed on-the-job training programs, reducing new hire onboarding time by 40%.
  • Ensured 100% compliance with HACCP food safety regulations, maintaining a zero-violation record.
  • Optimized team workflow, reducing processing time by 35% while maintaining quality standards.

Construction Skilled Laborer

Trojan Labor
02.2013 - 10.2014
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and conveyor belts, handling over 10,000 lbs. of materials per shift.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Maintained a 100% safety record, following OSHA guidelines and reducing workplace accidents.
  • Increased efficiency by 35% through improved workflow and machine maintenance.
  • Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.


Security Enforcement Officer

Black Lion
05.2012 - 10.2014
  • Monitored security cameras and conducted hourly patrols, reducing unauthorized access by 40%.
  • Responded to 15+ emergency situations, ensuring the safety of staff and customers.
  • Provided detailed reports that improved security incident response time by 20%.
  • Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.


Inventory Specialist

Kroger
10.2012 - 01.2013
  • Managed over 2,000+ products in stock, ensuring accurate rotation and minimizing waste.
  • Improved inventory tracking, reducing lost items by 15%.
  • Assisted 100+ customers per shift, enhancing customer satisfaction scores.

Security Enforcement Officer

Guardmark
10.2011 - 05.2012
  • Controlled building access for 200+ employees and visitors daily, preventing security breaches.
  • Assisted law enforcement in investigations, leading to a 30% improvement in incident resolution.
  • Implemented new security protocols that reduced unauthorized entries by 35%.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.

Meat Department Associate

Schuncks
08.2007 - 05.2012
  • Processed and cut over 300 pounds of meat daily, meeting high customer demand.
  • Trained new employees, reducing processing time by 25%.
  • Ensured food safety compliance, maintaining 100% health inspection pass rate.
  • Kept meat cases fully stocked, clean and properly labeled to allow customers to find products quickly.

Education

High School Diploma -

Overton High School
05-2008

Skills

  • Inventory control
  • Machine operation
  • Forklift operation
  • shipping & receiving
  • Access control
  • Emergency response
  • Conflict resolution
  • Deboning,
  • Packaging,
  • Food safety compliance
  • Meat weighing and labeling
  • Meat inspection
  • Meat wrapping
  • Knife sharpening
  • Precision cutting
  • Health code compliance
  • Food safety
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Security systems
  • Meat packaging

Timeline

Senior Meat Cutter & Department Trainer

Sam's Club
10.2014 - Current

Construction Skilled Laborer

Trojan Labor
02.2013 - 10.2014

Inventory Specialist

Kroger
10.2012 - 01.2013

Security Enforcement Officer

Black Lion
05.2012 - 10.2014

Security Enforcement Officer

Guardmark
10.2011 - 05.2012

Meat Department Associate

Schuncks
08.2007 - 05.2012

High School Diploma -

Overton High School
Darryl Wooden