Devin LaRive
Clinton
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Tobey's Grocery/ M.a. Haskell Fuel
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards to prevent contamination and comply with regulations.
- Prepared and cooked meat products to provide customers with samples and test product quality.
- Packaged and labeled meat items in preparation for sale to customers.
- Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
- Promoted new meat options to offer customers unique and appealing choices.
- De-boned and ground meat to prepare cuts and portions for sale.
- Trimmed fat to remove undesirable parts from cuts of meat.
- Calculated weight and quantity of meat to determine appropriate pricing for customers.
- Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
- Prepared poultry by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
Handyman
Self
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping, and sanding.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
Production Specialist I
Ardexamericas
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
Meat Cutter
Bellettini Foods
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Meat Cutter
Berkots Super Food
06.2011 - 05.2017
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Prepared poultry by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
- Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
- Trimmed fat to remove undesirable parts from cuts of meat.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School
Bradley, ILSkills
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Tobey's Grocery/ M.a. Haskell Fuel
03.2025 - Current
Handyman
Self
09.2021 - 03.2024
Production Specialist I
Ardexamericas
09.2019 - 09.2021
Meat Cutter
Bellettini Foods
05.2017 - 09.2019
Meat Cutter
Berkots Super Food
06.2011 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School