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Gerell Small

Bakersfield,California

Summary

Seasoned Media Director with 3 years' experience in advertising. Excellent communication skills to identify clients' needs and develop successful promotional strategies. Competent in using numerous programs to monitor campaigns and gather market data.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Line Cook

Chick-fil-A
05.2022 - Current
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for consistent food quality and presentation.
  • Received and stored food supplies, raw materials and other ingredients.
  • Maintained spotless and tidy dining area by throwing away food wrappers on tables, emptying trash receptacles and cleaning floors during slow periods.
  • Maintained clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines.
  • Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure proper functionality and prevent costly repairs or replacements.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Communicated with management on food inventory stock to request order placement.
  • Trained junior cooks in advanced culinary techniques, elevating overall team skill level.

Line Technician

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
  • Generated, submitted and presented reports to enhance Ice cream line quality standards.
  • Tested selected products at specified stages in production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
  • Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to senior leaders.
  • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.

Fulfillment Problem Solver

Amazon Fulfilment Center
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Prepared and organized envelopes, packages, containers, and pallets with correct merchandise counts.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Provided valuable feedback on software systems used for tracking orders and managing inventory, contributing to system enhancements that improved user experience and functionality.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 1000 packages per day.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Theater Arts

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

Skills

  • Effective Planning

  • Team Leadership

  • Problem-Solving

  • Supply Management

  • Inventory Control

  • Kitchen Operations

  • Supply Ordering

  • Safe Equipment Operation

  • Quality Control

  • Reliable and Trustworthy

Timeline

Head Line Cook

Chick-fil-A
05.2022 - Current

Line Technician

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
06.2021 - 04.2022

Fulfillment Problem Solver

Amazon Fulfilment Center
04.2019 - 03.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Theater Arts

Long Beach City College
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