David Walkinshaw
Minneapolis,MN
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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Worker
Spectro Alloys Corporation
Rosemount, MN
09.2023 - Current
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Adhered to Health and Safety policies at all times when operating the lift equipment.
- Operated JLG lift and scissor lift for routine conveyor maintenance
- Maintained a clean working environment by disposing of used oils and other hazardous materials properly.
Driver
Allstar Transportation
Maple Grove, MN
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise efficiently to meet demanding route targets.
Water Restoration Technician
Stanley Steemer International
Eden Prairie, MN
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Inspected and assessed water damage in residential homes.
- Performed demolition of affected materials, such as drywall, flooring, and insulation.
- Extracted standing water from the premises using wet-vacs and pumps.
- Installed drying equipment to restore humidity levels within the home.
- Sanitized surfaces with antimicrobial solutions to prevent further contamination.
- Conducted post-restoration inspections to ensure that all areas are completely dried out before leaving the job site.
- Removed debris from work area after each job was completed.
- Maintained records of jobs completed detailing type of services rendered and materials used.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on hazardous sites containing urine, feces, mold, asbestos, lead paint, and harsh chemicals.
- Assisted in preparing estimates for insurance companies based on scope of work needed.
- Cleaned carpets using hot water extraction method, shampooing and bonnet cleaning techniques.
- Moved furniture and other items from the area being cleaned.
Machine Operator
Hearthside
Lakeville, MN
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Operate robotic arms within a manufacturing environment.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Safely operated an electric-powered stacker while maneuvering through tight spaces in the warehouse.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Inputted data into various software programs accurately and efficiently.
General Manager
Domino's Pizza
New Hope, MN
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Assistant General Manager
Pizza Hut
Stillwater, MN
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Implemented safety protocols to protect both customers and employees from potential hazards.
- Evaluated current processes within the store environment to identify areas of improvement.
- Managed store cash intake with high accuracy and prepared daily bank deposits.
- Verified that products were labeled correctly according to applicable laws and regulations.
- Trained employees on proper methods for storing, preparing, cooking, packaging, labeling foods safely.
- Checked food storage areas, displays and equipment such as freezers and refrigerators to review temperatures, cleanliness and stock.
Crew Trainer
Mcdonalds
Stillwater, MN
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Conducted onboarding sessions with new hires, providing them with an overview of company policies and procedures.
- Administered tests at the end of each module to evaluate understanding of topics covered.
- Provided constructive feedback and one-on-one coaching to employees.
- Delivered group and individual needs-based training to personnel.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stillwater Area High School
Stillwater, MN06.2014
Skills
- Various Lift Operation
- Lock out Tag out
- Blood born pathogen Certiification
- Area Structural Drying
- Water Damage Restoration
- DOT Familiarity
- Serve Safe Certified
- Valid Driver's License
- Fleet Dispatching
- Light Carpentry
Additional Information
Eagle Scout
CPR certified
Timeline
Maintenance Worker
Spectro Alloys Corporation
09.2023 - Current
Driver
Allstar Transportation
11.2022 - 07.2023
Water Restoration Technician
Stanley Steemer International
10.2021 - 11.2022
Machine Operator
Hearthside
06.2020 - 10.2021
General Manager
Domino's Pizza
08.2016 - 06.2020
Assistant General Manager
Pizza Hut
04.2015 - 08.2016
Crew Trainer
Mcdonalds
03.2014 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Stillwater Area High School
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