FRANK RODRIGUEZ
Waukegan,IL
Summary
Extremely passionate about being excellent at what I put my powerful mind to. I have the correct mindset to confidently learn and 100% put my mind into learning new skills, operations and anything to be the best and excel at my career which is what I passionately strive for. I am reliable, efficient, responsible, dedicated and I would call myself an excellent and amazing employee to any career I work with. An Interview with me would be a great investment to any corporation to further get to know me and the skills and work ethic I can bring to any career I apply for. I have excellent experience with managing restaurants from all the ins and outs. Operational management with a wide variety of equipment. Thank you for your time reading this and considering me.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility operator
Rust-Oleum
06.2024 - 10.2025
- The primary work from Utility Operator is to support the operations by carrying out shift activities related to tank farm management, including bulk tank unloading/cleaning, still operation, waste treatment, let-down tank cleaning, and aerosol can crushing, in accordance with all policies and procedures, while maintaining a safe, efficient, and organized working environment.
- My Tasks:
- Unloading bulk resin, solvent, and propane tankers.
- Managing proper levels in the bulk tanks through communication with production and scheduling.
- Entering data for all materials received into the SAP program.
- Operating and managing both the distillery unit for the production of the company’s solvent recovery system, and the can crusher for the production of the company’s aerosol raw material recovery.
- Operating and managing both the caustic cleaning system to assure let down tanks are clean for production, and the waste water treatment system for proper disposal of the materials generated in the company’s water base cleaning cycle.
- Operating a forklift safely and efficiently.
- Properly identifying all the different waste streams and disposing of them in accordance with both our company’s policies and EPA regulations.
- Skills
- Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working efficiently.
- Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Critical Thinking — Using my logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Troubleshooting — Determining the causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Work Activities:
- Operated and maintained machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (including computers or vehicles).
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles.
Manager
Franklin Catering Service
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Managing Franklin Catering business, I mastered various responsibilities including food operations, financial management and ensured quality excellence.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency across catering events.
- Led team in daily operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and service standards.
- Developed and implemented a menu that caters to our target market with an improved customer satisfaction.
- Established processes to track and monitor key performance indicators, allowing for informed decision-making.
- Managed stock inventory levels, ordering and placing stock, and financial management.
- Regularly check for health inspection standards and meet them consistently.
- Excellent hospitality skills that have always shown as I interacted with customers, worked with vendors and addressed all concerns with professionalism.
- Strong business acumen
Manager
Dennys
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed this restaurant and made sure we delivered high-quality food and I motivated staff to provide the best service.
- Overlooked the restaurant revenue, profitability, labor, and quality goals.
- Made sure to maintain high productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.
- Strong critical skills to solve challenges, making sure the highest standards of service are always achieved.
- Led team in daily operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and service standards and a great environment.
- Managed inventory processes, optimizing supply chain management for cost-effective purchasing.
- Great experience in both front and back of the house.
- Oversaw the dining room, checked in with our customers, and balanced seating capacity.
- Collaborated with my team to ensure we complied with health and safety operations.
- Developed and maintained great, happy relationships with our customers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Made sure we delivered an amazing guest experience through hospitality.
Manager
Franklin Catering Service
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Managing Franklin Catering business, I mastered various responsibilities including food operations, financial management and ensured quality excellence.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency across catering events.
- Led team in daily operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and service standards.
- Developed and implemented a menu that caters to our target market with an improved customer satisfaction.
- Established processes to track and monitor key performance indicators, allowing for informed decision-making.
- Managed stock inventory levels, ordering and placing stock, and financial management.
- Regularly check for health inspection standards and meet them consistently.
- Excellent hospitality skills that have always shown as I interacted with customers, worked with vendors and addressed all concerns with professionalism.
- Strong business acumen.
Machine Operator 2
TC Industries
06.2019 - 12.2021
- I have a proven track record as a dedicated and excellent Multi-Machine Operator , having consistently worked 12-hour shifts every day. Throughout my employment, I received praise from my supervisor and management for my work ethic.
- Executed and managed day-to-day operation during 12 hour shifts.
- Completed tasks with precision and attention to detail, meeting standards.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production and adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Demonstrated dedication to tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a high level of productivity and efficiency in a fast-paced work environment.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless workflow and task completion.
- Sticked to safety protocols and regulations, contributing to a secure work environment.
- Proactively addressed challenges, contributing to the overall success of the team and organization.
- Conducted regular quality checks to ensure the efficient and accurate functioning of equipment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues as they arose.
- Skills:
- Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, 12-hour shift environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Team player with excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to quickly learn and excel in new roles.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL12.2023
High School Diploma -
Waukegan High School
Waukegan, IL06-2019
Skills
- Great and Fast Learner with anything I put my powerful mind to
- Extremely Motivated, Ambitious, Committed, Driven and Dedicated
- Highly Responsible, Reliable, Flexible, Adaptable and Time Management skills
- Excellent Communication, Active Listening, Great Collaboration & Teamwork skills
- Great Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making skills
- Excellent Customer Service skills and Hospitality skills
- Great Computer Skills, Microsoft Word skills and Microsoft Excel skills
- Great Management Skills and Great Leadership skills to provide efficient and a positive experience/environment
- Detail Oriented, Analytical Thinking, Organized, Creative and Efficient skills
- Operation Monitoring, Equipment operation, and Operational troubleshooting skills
- Waste treatment operation, Bulk material unloading, Tank farm management and Data entry (SAP) skills
- Inventory skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Utility operator
Rust-Oleum
06.2024 - 10.2025
Manager
Franklin Catering Service
01.2024 - 06.2024
Manager
Dennys
04.2023 - 12.2023
Manager
Franklin Catering Service
01.2022 - 04.2023
Machine Operator 2
TC Industries
06.2019 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
College of Lake County
High School Diploma -
Waukegan High School
DETAILS
- Waukegan
- United States
- 224-244-2422
- Anthonyv.r1@gmail.com