Drake Atkinson
Wytheville,VA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Somic America
Wytheville, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, company standard, and safety guidelines.
- Performed various tests to ensure quality of parts produced were within company guidelines.
- Worked with many types of gauges on a daily bases.
- Experience with the machining and assembly side of operations.
- Completed tool and insert changes after reaching specified part counts.
- Applied necessary offsets to ensure parts were within specifications.
- Performed changeover processes on several machines efficiently.
General Manager
TA Petro
Wytheville, VA
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Managed inventory levels, placed orders, and conducted corrective action planning to minimize costs and waste.
- Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
- Led employee evaluations with constructive feedback to boost performance.
- Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Skills
- Operations Management
- Communication Skills
- Inventory Control
- Experience with Gauges
- Time Management
- Hand and Power Tools
- Machine Operation
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Cashier to General Manager in less than six months.
- Recognized as General Manager of the quarter for outstanding performance and overall profits (EBITDA).
- Ran a restaurant to a 5 star standard and 100% compliance with Health Department regulations.
Timeline
Machine Operator
Somic America
09.2023 - Current
General Manager
TA Petro
07.2021 - 08.2023