Gara Mode
Summary
Enthusiastic professional eager to contribute to business success. Experience providing quality work to exceed expectations. Brings reliability combined with focus on customer satisfaction and teamwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Member
Pilot Flying J Travel Center
Gaffney, SC
03.2026 - Current
- Operated production machinery to manufacture parts in accordance with quality standards.
- Supported team members in food assembly and presentation to ensure quality and consistency.
- Collaborated with coworkers to meet daily production goals efficiently.
- Provided support for team members when needed to help keep production running smoothly.
- Assisted in the setup and changeover of machines for different products.
- Operated kitchen equipment to prepare food items for customers.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies.
- Arranged tools and supplies to streamline production workflow.
- Adapted quickly to changing tasks and priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Communicated regularly with supervisor regarding progress on tasks assigned.
- Followed safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating equipment.
Corrections Officer
Cherokee County Detention Center
Gaffney, SC
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Monitored inmate activities to maintain safety and security within facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Documented incidents and behaviors in detailed reports for review.
- Collaborated with staff to enforce rules and regulations consistently.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, ensuring inmate safety at all times.
- Participated in training sessions on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Engaged with inmates to foster positive behavior and resolve conflicts, contributing to a safer facility environment.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Monitored inmate behavior to deter crime and escape attempts, enhancing overall security within the facility.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Oversaw daily activities to detect and address suspicious behavior and improper conduct, maintaining order and safety.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
QA Inspector
Milliken & Co
Blacksburg, SC
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Inspected production samples for quality and compliance with standards.
- Inspected parts for defects such as cracks, chips, scratches, burrs or other surface imperfections.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify quality issues.
- Communicated inspection results to management and production staff effectively.
- Analyzed data to identify trends or patterns of defective parts.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives for process enhancement.
- Conducted routine audits to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
Team Member
Pilot Flying J Travel Center
Gaffney, SC
12.2022 - 04.2025
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Assisted customers with fuel purchases and provided relevant product information to enhance their shopping experience.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store with a friendly demeanor.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sales floor and restrooms.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
- Collaborated with team members to monitor and manage inventory levels, contributing to efficient stock management.
- Prepared food items according to safety and quality standards.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store with a friendly demeanor.
Education
Blacksburg High School
Blacksburg, SCSkills
- Production machinery operation
- Food assembly
- Equipment changeover
- Quality inspection
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Process enhancement
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Customer assistance
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Report documentation
- Production techniques
Timeline
Production Member
Pilot Flying J Travel Center
03.2026 - Current
Corrections Officer
Cherokee County Detention Center
06.2025 - 01.2026
QA Inspector
Milliken & Co
04.2025 - 05.2025
Team Member
Pilot Flying J Travel Center
12.2022 - 04.2025
Blacksburg High School