Ethan Andrew Allen Prater
Novi
Summary
Teachable, motivated, and consistent, with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. Confident in tackling challenges effectively and efficiently. A passion for continuous learning fosters personal and professional growth, ensuring adaptability in dynamic environments. Proven reliability and dedication contribute to achieving team goals and exceeding expectations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pallet Builder
Pak RIte Michigan
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Utilized air hammers, drills and power tools to build pallets and crates.
- Loaded products onto pallet.
- Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles via forklift and pallet jack.
- Inspected materials for quality before loading.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces to uphold safety standards.
- Manufactured wood pallets and crates with nail guns, table saws and chop saws.
Machine Operator
Purem
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Warehouse Packer
Tremec
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Loaded merchandise into specific packages suited for product dimensions.
- Reviewed orders to verify products met specifications.
- Created shipping labels to complete daily order processing.
- Organized items on racks, shelves and bins to maintain established order.
- Stocked and organized products in warehouse for easy accessibility and order fulfillment.
- Operated manual pallet jacks and forklifts to move and store materials.
Stagehand Technician
Ford Community Performing Arts Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Building Stages/Props
- Sweeping and mopping stage and back shop
- Setting up microphone cables
- Setting up lighting fixtures (electronically)
- Adjust stage weights from catwalks
- Microphone checks
- Relay commands from event director to theater booth as a Stage lead
- Set up stages, chairs, instruments and music stands for events
- Prepare and adjusting lighting fixtures
- Live microphone level mixing
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
Office Assistant
Schoolcraft College Student Activities Office
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Answering Phone Calls
- Cleaning Kitchen
- Assist With Event Promotion
- Setting Up/Cleaning Up On Campus Events
- Assist Students
- Help Plan And Execute Events
- Organize And Run,The Student Food Pantry
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Brand Associate
Old Navy
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Work Cash Register
- Greeter/Monitor Store Capacity
- Facilities-Cleaning Bathrooms, Cleaning Break Room, Mopping, Taking Trash Out
- Folding Clothes
- Work Inventory/Backstock
- Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
- Placed styles, sizes and colors of product on sales floor to maintain availability for customers.
Host/Busboy
BD’s Mongolian Barbeque
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Greeted/Seated Guests
- Clean Bathrooms
- Clean Windows
- Bus Tables/Clean Tables
- Vacuum
- Great Atmosphere
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Novi High School
Novi, MI06.2021
Associate of Arts - Sound Recording Technology
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI05-2023
Skills
- Audio Engineering
- Pallet building and wrapping
- Pallet jack operation
- Measuring
- Maintaining records
- Order picking
- Video Editing
- Customer Service Experience
- Live audio mixing
- Wood cutting
- Point-of-sale system
- Strong work ethic
Awards
IB Learner Profile 1st Quarter Leadership Award From Novi High School
Timeline
Pallet Builder
Pak RIte Michigan
10.2023 - 11.2025
Machine Operator
Purem
08.2023 - 10.2023
Warehouse Packer
Tremec
05.2023 - 06.2023
Stagehand Technician
Ford Community Performing Arts Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
Office Assistant
Schoolcraft College Student Activities Office
09.2021 - 05.2022
Brand Associate
Old Navy
07.2020 - 12.2021
Host/Busboy
BD’s Mongolian Barbeque
07.2019 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Novi High School
Associate of Arts - Sound Recording Technology
Schoolcraft College