Douglas Nicaragua
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience across various roles, including a notable tenure at City of Palmetto. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and workplace safety, complemented by a strong capacity for patience and tolerance. Excelled in enhancing operational efficiencies and quality assurance, achieving significant improvements in customer satisfaction and team productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Worker - Landscape
City of Palmetto
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed time effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, or customer expectations.
- Elevated overall landscape appearance using a variety of hand and power tools for trimming, shaping, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges.
- Maintained an organized workspace, ensuring easy access to necessary tools and supplies for efficient task completion.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining and improving landscape features such as lawns, gardens, and walkways.
- Ensured safety on job sites by following proper procedures for operating power tools and heavy equipment.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Ensured timely completion of nightly stocking tasks, optimizing store readiness for the following day''s operation.
- Collaborated with fellow team members, ensuring consistent communication and task distribution for a successful restocking process.
Machine Operator
Graham Packaging
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
Cashier
Culver's Restaurant
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Culinary Specialist
United States Navy, USN
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Conducted regular safety checks on kitchen equipment to ensure proper functionality and minimize downtime due to repairs or replacements.
- Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with health department regulations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Certification - Barbering
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL12.2025
High School Diploma -
Manatee High School
Bradenton, FL06.2016
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Patience and Tolerance
- Quality Assurance
- Cross-training abilities
- Equipment Operation
- Quality assurance standards
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Machine Operation
- OSHA Compliance
- Shelf Stocking
- Heavy Lifting
- Loading and unloading
Timeline
Service Worker - Landscape
City of Palmetto
06.2023 - 08.2024
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
01.2023 - 06.2023
Machine Operator
Graham Packaging
03.2022 - 01.2023
Cashier
Culver's Restaurant
09.2020 - 03.2022
Culinary Specialist
United States Navy, USN
08.2017 - 06.2020
Certification - Barbering
Manatee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Manatee High School