Elijah Lydell
Newport News,VA
Summary
Reliable offering 1 year of experience refilling and rotating items to maintain well-stocked inventory. Seasoned employee offering solid background of building and leading successful restaurant teams to handle more than 1,000 customers per day. Comfortable lifting up to 100 pounds and training new staff in proper procedures. Proactive individual with great organizational skills. Energetic and responsible approach over 3 years working in fast-paced work environments. Trusted to handle high-value for fragile merchandise. Maintained quality of work while meeting strict deadlines. Physically fit General Laborer effective at completing projects and tasks on schedule. Consistently follows through with all orders and instructions. Works well in team setting to complete all job related duties, maintain safe working conditions and adhere to OSHA regulations. Knowledgeable about safety and cleanliness standards and optimal inventory management strategies. Calm and level-headed in all situations. Skilled and detail-oriented Sheet Metal Mechanic with strong background fabricating and installing sheet metal components and systems, 3 years+ experience. Reviews orders, specifications, and applicable codes to create safe, durable structures. Works effectively alone or with team members to meet continuous work demands. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA
02.2021 - Current
- Fabricated sheet metal components using shears, brakes, punches and drill presses.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine dimensions of the finished product.
- Measured, cut and formed sheet metal products to fabricate ductwork.
- Planned layout and installation of complete HVAC systems according to specifications.
- Operated various hand tools such as grinders, saws, riveters and drills.
- Assembled sheet metal parts with screws, bolts or spot welds.
- Welded seams in order to join two or more pieces together securely.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy against measurements taken during fabrication process.
- Assisted in training new employees in the use of shop tools and equipment safely.
- Maintained cleanliness in the shop area by disposing scrap metals properly.
- Performed quality control checks on all finished products before delivery to customers.
- Aligned and balanced overall structures and component parts by using precision instruments.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds.
Delivery Helper
White West Delivery
Chesapeake, VA
07.2020 - Current
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding delivery progress and route detours.
- Delivered items to customers and presented invoices for payments.
- Maintained accurate inventory of products and materials using [Software].
- Created delivery routes based on destinations and timelines to maintain efficiency.
- Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods, collecting payment for services when required.
- Answered customer questions regarding products and resolved issues with order accuracy and quality.
- Protected furniture by disassembling easily damaged parts, detaching headboards from bed frames and securing loose or unstable components.
- Followed customer instructions about placement of items and special considerations for handling.
- Alerted purchasing team of shortages or damaged goods identified when unloading trucks.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
- Planned and followed most direct route to save time and mileage on company trucks.
Host Trainer
Buffalo Wild Wings
Williamsburg, VA
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency.
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
Culinary Supervisor
Busch Gardens
Williamsburg, VA
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Estimated potential worker issues to produce detailed resource documentation.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperatures levels, verifying proper functionality.
- Designed long-term schedules for 2 daily shifts and 10+ employees using software.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels
- Coached kitchen team members and motivated performance in order to achieve demanding objectives in high-volume kitchen settings.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency.
- Supervised team of 5 employees in kitchen to line establishment, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
- Handled over $1,000 worth of cash and card transactions daily with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with trainees to bolster understanding of project management, safety and inventory waste to meet pre-established business thresholds for operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
An Achievable Dream Middle And High School
Newport News, VA05.2018
Skills
- Wrapping and boxing
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials handling and transport
- Product verification
- Inventory organization
- Supervision
- Team building
- Problem resolution
- Team management
- Organization
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Welding (TIG and Stick) 3 Years Experience
- Relationship Building
- Training and development
- Customer service
- Project organization
- System Installation
- Hand tool expertise
- Power Tool Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- Duct fabrication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Huntington Ingalls Industries
02.2021 - Current
Delivery Helper
White West Delivery
07.2020 - Current
Host Trainer
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2019 - 08.2020
Culinary Supervisor
Busch Gardens
08.2017 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
An Achievable Dream Middle And High School
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