Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Affiliations
One unique thing about me!
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Forest Metz

Darby,MT

Summary

Dedicated Rural Carrier demonstrating commitment to customer satisfaction and consistently exceeding performance targets. Achieved efficient delivery through strong organizational skills and adherence to established processes. Cultivated positive relationships in fast-paced environments while maintaining focus on task completion.

Overview

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1
Language
29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Rural Carrier

United States Post Office
Hamilton, Mt
03.2013 - Current
  • Managed delivery routes for optimal efficiency and timeliness.
  • Delivered mail and packages efficiently to rural customers daily.
  • Sorted incoming and outgoing mail using automated systems.
  • Provided excellent customer service during face-to-face interactions.
  • Ensured compliance with postal regulations and safety protocols.

Supervisor customer services

United States Postal Office
Hamilton, Montana
04.2025 - 03.2026
  • Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with postal regulations.
  • Trained new employees on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated workflow among staff to maintain efficient mail processing.

Also responsible for maintaining that everyone delivers in a safe and timely manner

Head chef

Rocky knob lodge
Conner, Montana
08.1998 - 03.2013
  • Directed kitchen operations to ensure high-quality meal preparation and presentation.
  • Oversaw menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and local flavors.
  • Managed inventory levels to maintain food quality and minimize waste.
  • Trained and mentored kitchen staff on cooking techniques and safety practices.
  • Implemented food safety protocols to comply with health regulations and standards.
  • Developed relationships with local suppliers for fresh produce and specialty items.
  • Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, utensils, floors, walls, ensuring that all areas are kept clean and sanitary at all times.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.

Floor Supervisor

High country beef jerky
Lincoln, Montana
05.1997 - 07.1998
  • Supervised daily operations of the production floor for quality assurance.
  • Coordinated workflow and resolved issues to maintain production schedules.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Collaborated with management to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
  • Ensured compliance with temperature controlled rooms for proper meat storage and handling.
  • Maintained daily inspections of cold storage supplies such as meats, if they were tainted to ensure they never made it to the supply chain and were pulled out for safety.
  • Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.

Education

General Education Degree
Helena, MT

Skills

  • Route optimization
  • Automated sorting
  • Compliance management
  • Safety protocols
  • Quality assurance
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Customer engagement
  • Effective communication
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Effective customer communication
  • Relationships and rapport
  • Commercial client management
  • Safe driving

Languages

German
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • I was the voted the most valuable player of the Hamilton Montana post office team in physical year 2021.

Affiliations

  • I started bee keeping in 2025. I am an avid outdoorsman and love fishing and hunting here in Montana. I recently purchased property in Alaska and hopefully be able to put a cabin on it one day soon!

One unique thing about me!

  • One unique thing about me is as of late I also got into genealogy and have discovered that one of my ancestors, a cousin actually by the name of Joseph Hewes, was not only a signer of the Declaration of Independence, but was also the very first secretary of the navy!

Timeline

Supervisor customer services

United States Postal Office
04.2025 - 03.2026

Rural Carrier

United States Post Office
03.2013 - Current

Head chef

Rocky knob lodge
08.1998 - 03.2013

Floor Supervisor

High country beef jerky
05.1997 - 07.1998

General Education Degree
Forest Metz