Eli Walters
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Results-driven professional with proven leadership, training, and operational experience in the food service industry. Skilled in team development, customer service, staff training, and maintaining efficient restaurant operations in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Recognized for a strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to providing quality service. Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration at UNC Wilmington.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Distribution Team Member
Owens & Minor
Arden, US
11.2024 - Current
- At Owens & Minor I help operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to support warehouse operations in a fast paced medical distribution environment.
- Responsible for accurately picking, packing and staging orders, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensuring timely shipments of healthcare products.
Crew Chief
Culvers
Arden, US
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Promoted to Crew Chief in 2024, I oversaw restaurant operations, including team leadership, scheduling, inventory, and guest satisfaction.
Team Trainer
Culvers
Arden, US
09.2022 - 01.2024
- After being promoted to Team Trainer in 2022, I took on a leadership role mentoring new employees, reinforcing company standards, and supporting smooth day to day operations.
- I helped improve onboarding processes and ensured team members were equipped to meet guest expectations.
Crew Member
Culvers
Arden, US
06.2021 - 09.2022
- As a crew member, I provided fast, friendly customer service and supported daily operations including food prep, cashiering, cleaning, and stocking.
- I quickly developed a strong work ethic and attention to detail, helping maintain a clean and welcoming environment for guests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC 08.2026 - Current
Associate of Arts - Business/Accounting Pathway
A-B Tech Community College
Asheville, NC 08.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Buncome County Schools Virtual Academy
Asheville, NC01.2024
Skills
- Food service
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Warehouse experience
- Kitchen experience
- Load and unload
- Forklift
- Heavy lifting
- Order picker
- Customer awareness
- Teamwork
- Pallet jack
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Food preparation
- Resilience
- Multitasker
- Order picking
Certification
• Forklift License, 11/01/24, 11/01/27, Certified by Owens & Minor to operate multiple industrial lift trucks.
• Driver's License
• Silver ACT WorkKeys, 11/01/23, Present, The WorkKeys ACT, commonly known as just WorkKeys, is a job skills assessment system used in high schools. The National Career Readiness Certificate Qualification Report, Silver, measures foundational skills essential for success in the workforce.
• Driver's License
• Silver ACT WorkKeys, 11/01/23, Present, The WorkKeys ACT, commonly known as just WorkKeys, is a job skills assessment system used in high schools. The National Career Readiness Certificate Qualification Report, Silver, measures foundational skills essential for success in the workforce.
Languages
- Spanish, Beginner
- English, Fluent
References
References available upon request.