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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Education and Training
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Emily Reierson

De Forest

Summary

I am ambitious and driven. I thrive on challenge and constantly set goals for myself, so I have something to strive toward. I am always looking for an opportunity to do better and achieve greatness.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Supervisor

Pls Check Cashers
07.2025 - Current
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Trained and mentored team members on operational procedures and best practices.
  • Coordinated shift
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced downtime.

Laboratory Technician

Grande Cheese
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Conducted routine laboratory tests, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime.
  • Assisted in preparing chemical solutions and reagents, following precise formulations.
  • Collaborated with team members on experiments, supporting data collection and analysis efforts.

Packaging Associate

Grande Cheese Company
12.2021 - 2024
  • Labeled packages and recorded items packed in preparation for shipping.
  • Processed finished product by moving through packaging machines.
  • Packaged finished product manually by placing in boxes and surrounding with protective materials.
  • Trained new employees on proper techniques for packaging, equipment operation and inventory management.
  • Set up jobs for lines and assisted with printing labels and packaging.
  • Monitored performance for adherence to procedures, safety rules and quality standards.
  • Oversaw manual and automated packaging activities.
  • Conducted troubleshooting to determine root cause and resolve packaging problems.
  • Coordinated with scheduling, production and quality leaders to plan daily operations activities and resolve issues.
  • Operated and maintained vacuum sealers and pallet jacks.
  • Coached packaging employees to improve performance and resolve inconsistency issues.
  • Oversaw shift changes by monitoring housekeeping standards.
  • Introduced and enforced new standard operating procedures.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Columbia County Nursing Home
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.

Waitress/Manager

Pinecone Restaurant
06.2006 - 07.2019
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Greeted and encouraged feedback from customers to implement in-store operational changes.
  • Conducted inventory counts by assessing current state of inventory integrity against target accuracy levels and tracking variances.
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Established and created training programs to enhance employee knowledge of best practices, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy customers, effectively diffusing situations.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Treated associates with fairness and respect, providing recognition of accomplishments.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Sanitation Associate

Grande Cheese Company
12.2016 - 10.2018
  • Followed sanitation schedule and documented cleaning activities.
  • Utilized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly.
  • Cleaned production areas effectively and efficiently.
  • Complied with company policies regarding safe storage of chemicals.
  • Took out garbage and recycling daily.
  • Used brooms, mops and vacuum cleaners to remove dirt and debris from floors.
  • Applied industrial chemicals safely to clean surfaces in production environment.
  • Kept debris picked up from work areas and sanitized surfaces to promote cleanliness.
  • Adhered to company standards and OSHA requirements when handling and disposing of biological and chemical hazards.
  • Stocked supplies in restroom and other stations throughout office building.
  • Set up production processing equipment for next day's operations.
  • Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.

Education

GED -

Deforest High School
Deforest, Wi

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI

Skills

  • Product Packaging
  • Quality Assurance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Clear Communication
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Reliable and Punctual
  • Forklift Operation
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Integrity and Dependability
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Relations
  • Production Logging
  • Work Well Under Pressure
  • Microsoft Office
  • Word Processing

Education and Training

other,other

Timeline

Shift Supervisor

Pls Check Cashers
07.2025 - Current

Laboratory Technician

Grande Cheese
01.2023 - 08.2024

Packaging Associate

Grande Cheese Company
12.2021 - 2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Columbia County Nursing Home
01.2021 - 02.2022

Sanitation Associate

Grande Cheese Company
12.2016 - 10.2018

Waitress/Manager

Pinecone Restaurant
06.2006 - 07.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Madison Area Technical College

GED -

Deforest High School
Emily Reierson