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Gavin Wampler

Varna,IL

Summary

Motivated Student pursuing full-time employment while managing full-time academic commitments. Demonstrated strong work ethic and adaptability, effectively mastering new skills and thriving in unsupervised environments. Exceptional interpersonal skills contribute to building collaborative relationships.

Overview

1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

A little bit of everything

Alvar
Washburn, Illinois
02.2026 - Current

When I first started, Alvar hired me as a cleaner. Since then, I became more of a general helper, learning how to operate a fork truck, move thousands of gallons of product to shipping, operate and maintain heavy machinery, and practically everything else they have to do.

My responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining a clean work environment using heavy machinery to clean.
  • Operate mills used to create product (carbon and varnish)
  • Pump product into storage containers
  • Operate a fork truck to move thousands of gallons of porduct to different locations
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Kitchen shift leader

Caseys General Store
Varna, IL
03.2022 - 02.2025

I started Casey’s as a regular kitchen employee then later through consistent hard work, was promoted to shift lead.

Some of my responsibilities included:

  • Ensured compliance with health regulations and maintained cleanliness standards.
  • Collaborated with management to streamline kitchen workflows for improved productivity.
  • Supervised kitchen team during high-volume shifts to ensure smooth operations.
  • Trained new staff on food safety and preparation techniques for consistency.
  • Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain kitchen efficiency.
  • ensured all machinery was cleaned and working smoothly
  • Made sure myself and others were following proper protocol when it came to food safety, customer service and daily responsibilities

Education

Associate of Science -

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
08.2025 - 08.2026

Midland High School
Varna, IL

Skills

  • Forklift certified
  • Maintains clean work environment
  • Works sufficiently well with others able to communicate what needs done well
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Quality control
  • Task prioritization
  • Decision-making
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

A little bit of everything

Alvar
02.2026 - Current

Associate of Science -

Illinois Central College
08.2025 - 08.2026

Kitchen shift leader

Caseys General Store
03.2022 - 02.2025

Midland High School
Gavin Wampler