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Essence Johnson

Terre Haute,IN

Summary

Aside from being a student-athlete at Indiana State University, I am a versatile aspiring Mechanical Engineer Technologist possessing sound decision-making, critical thinking, and communication abilities. I am a responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace, offer excellent technical abilities with software and applications, handle challenging work, and showcase my excellent time management skills. Essentially, I am a committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. I am skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Package Handler

FedEx Ground - Munster, IN
Munster, IN
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • I worked at FedEx immediately upon arrival home from college (Summer Job)
  • Labeled parcels accurately according to company guidelines.
  • Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
  • Here, I unloaded trucks, sent packages to their current locations depending on addresses and routes, and quality-assured packages while repacking damaged items
  • I also worked the second shift at FedEx on voluntary days (Inbound shift) which included putting missed labels or sending incorrect packages back to their designated trucks or locations.
  • I safely loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles, trucks, or aircraft using appropriate equipment and techniques to prevent damage.
  • I used equipment such as conveyors, hand trucks, forklifts, or pallet jacks to move and transport packages within the facility.
  • I worked efficiently to meet deadlines and ensure that packages were processed and loaded onto the correct transportation vehicles promptly.

Shift Leader

McDonald's - Saint John, IN
Saint John, IN
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • After my years at Culver's and an unwanted management change, I decided to get a job before I started my first college semester. (Summer Job)
  • I had to supervise and coordinate the activities of crew members during the shift (including assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring that everyone adhered to McDonald's standards and procedures).
  • I managed cash registers, handled transactions, reconciled cash drawers, and generated reports accurately.
  • I coordinated with other shift leaders and management to facilitate smooth transitions between shifts, sharing pertinent information and ensuring continuity in operations.

Crew Trainer

Culver's - St. John
St. John, IN
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • I was responsible for training new crew members on various tasks and responsibilities. This involved teaching them Culver's operational standards, food preparation methods, customer service procedures, and safety protocols.
  • I offered guidance and support to new hires or less experienced team members as they learned their roles.
  • I ensured that all team members adhered to Culver's policies, procedures, and safety regulations (including food safety standards, cleanliness, and customer service guidelines.)
  • I used clear communication among team members and between shifts to ensure a smooth operation and a cohesive work environment.
  • I also helped to resolve issues that arose during shifts, whether they involved customers, equipment malfunctions, or any other operational challenges.

Grill Master

Culver's - St. John
St. John, IN
03.2020 - 10.2021
  • I oversaw the operation of the grill station and ensured that food items were cooked according to Culver's standards and recipes.
  • I demonstrated proficiency in grilling techniques, temperature control, and timing to ensure that all menu items were cooked to perfection and served consistently.
  • I assisted in monitoring inventory levels of ingredients specific to the grill section and communicated any needs or shortages to management to ensure smooth operations.
  • I adhered to Culvers' standards by strictly following recipes, portion control guidelines, and cooking procedures to ensure consistency in food quality across all orders.
  • I maintained a clean work area to ensure the freshness of the customer's food.
  • Stored foods in designated areas by following standard wrapping, dating and rotation procedures.
  • Safely operated ovens, grills, and other kitchen equipment to minimize accidents.

Fry Cook

Culvers - Saint John, IN
Saint John, IN
03.2020 - 10.2021
  • Collaborated with team members to promote consistent workflows and deliver food orders on time.
  • Checked temperatures for food items during cooking, holding, and serving.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on fryers including oil level monitoring.
  • I demonstrated proficiency in frying techniques, timing, and temperature regulation to consistently produce high-quality fried foods with the desired taste, texture, and appearance.
  • I was responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of fryers and other equipment used in the frying area.

Dishwasher

Briar Ridge Country Club - Dyer, IN
Dyer, IN
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • The first job I was able to obtain (15 years old with a work permit)
  • Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery, and cooking equipment.
  • Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
  • Observed safety regulations and used protective gear to clean knives and other sharp kitchen supplies.
  • Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
  • Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
  • Used pressurized faucet sprayer effectively to wash large quantities of dishes.

Education

High school or equivalent -

Lake Central High School
Saint John, IN
05-2022

Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Skills

  • Basic proficiency using AUTOCAD
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
  • Basic proficiency in PLC programming (commands, timers, counters)
  • Operate a robot manually to set positions using a teach pendant
  • Develop robotic programs using a PC to perform point-to-point and motion control operations
  • Able to apply standard relay logic circuit design techniques to the development of electrical circuits to accomplish a control operation
  • Able to apply the principles of Boolean Logic to control system design
  • Able to apply basic electrical principles to automated control system design
  • Able to create ladder logic control schematic design solutions from a problem description
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems
  • Ladder Logic
  • Technical Drawing of different views
  • AutoCAD
  • 2D and 3D Modeling
  • Cooking
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Kitchen Experience
  • Culinary Experience
  • Meal Preparation
  • Food Safety
  • Food Production
  • Food Service
  • Restaurant Management
  • Food Handling
  • Kitchen Management Experience
  • Management
  • Food industry
  • Food management
  • Supervising experience
  • Packaging (1 year)

Awards

Straight A honor roll, 05/2019, I made straight A's as a freshman at Lake Central High School. I finished the school year with an accumulative 3.9 GPA

Timeline

Package Handler

FedEx Ground - Munster, IN
05.2023 - 08.2023

Shift Leader

McDonald's - Saint John, IN
05.2022 - 08.2022

Crew Trainer

Culver's - St. John
10.2021 - 05.2022

Grill Master

Culver's - St. John
03.2020 - 10.2021

Fry Cook

Culvers - Saint John, IN
03.2020 - 10.2021

Dishwasher

Briar Ridge Country Club - Dyer, IN
05.2019 - 08.2019

High school or equivalent -

Lake Central High School

Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Indiana State University

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