DUSTIN HOWELL
Texarkana,AR
Summary
Reliable and adaptable General Labor worker. Excellent multitasker with abilities to handle many workplace responsibilities efficiently. Able to lift and carry heavy objects repeatedly and for prolonged periods of time.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
TIRE BUILDER
Cooper Tire
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Performed accurate startup and shutdown procedures to control wear on equipment and maintain personnel safety.
- Followed design specifications to complete accurate and speedy tire fabrication orders.
- Met production goals on consistent basis with efficient loading and unloading of chambers.
- Trimmed excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes.
- Put together components, added to molding press and assembled products.
- Kept inventory levels in line with expected demands by monitoring levels and placing timely orders.
- Completed inspections and managed scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs.
- Filled tire cuts and holes using hot rubber.
- Built semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
CATERING COORDINATOR
GOLDEN CORRAL
07.2012 - 01.2021
- Promoting, selling and conducting on site catering for 25-200 groups of people and various events
- Customer service and communication skills.
- Maintained extensive multi calendar of events and attended necessary event meetings and conference calls.
- Analyzed 35+ catering orders and liaised with staff to set up equipment, supplies and menus to meet client expectations.
- Communicated with customers to review catering goals and budget, deliver quotes and proposals, schedule event and carry out catering needs as contracted.
- Handled incoming company phone calls, addressing customer needs, concerns and deadlines to promote retention and satisfaction.
- Solicited, negotiated and booked new and repeat business through previous clients, local businesses and event management companies to maximize catering revenue and meet and exceed goals.
- Visited venues before events to assess kitchen facilities and make thorough labor and equipment plans.
- Coordinated contracts, plating guides and team training manuals.
- Encouraged preparation of product according to recipe and in compliance with allergen and sanitation standards.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
PARTS PULLER
A1 AUTO SALVAGE
11.2009 - 08.2012
- Locating, identifying, removing and inventorying every type of automotive parts and components.
- Inspected parts and notified supervisor of needed damage or repairs.
- Retrieved raw materials from part racks for placement in assigned bin locations.
- Placed vehicle inventory numbers on parts to properly identify items for counter associates.
- Analyzed orders to pull parts from yard and warehouse with power tools and equipment.
- Performed quality control inspections on parts and packaged parts for delivery or sale.
- Removed usable parts and non-ferrous items from wreckage before scraping.
- Assisted with inventory control with cycle counting.
- Operated forklift and order selector to transport parts in warehouse.
- Maintained yard and dismantling area safety by removing excess debris and materials.
- Tracked items for inventory and for conformance to company standards.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
Education
DIPLOMA - Auto mechanics, welding
HOOKS HIGH SCHOOL
Hooks, TX05.2000
Skills
- Basic mathematical skills
- Experience in variety of types of physical labor
- Physical stamina for performing strenuous and repetitive tasks
- Excellent grasp of safety guidelines
- Agreeable personality with great ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Inventory Monitoring
- Production Reporting
- Painting
- Equipment Operation
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Tire Rimming
- Team Management
- Hand and Power Tool Use
Timeline
TIRE BUILDER
Cooper Tire
01.2021 - 03.2023
CATERING COORDINATOR
GOLDEN CORRAL
07.2012 - 01.2021
PARTS PULLER
A1 AUTO SALVAGE
11.2009 - 08.2012
DIPLOMA - Auto mechanics, welding
HOOKS HIGH SCHOOL