Holly Ponce
Raceland,LA
Summary
Skilled meat cutter with expertise in cutting techniques, food safety compliance, and customer service. Committed to maintaining high standards and ensuring quality across all meat preparation processes. Skilled at welding and fitting. Proficient in overhead crane operating. First class welder and fitter combo.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
meat cutter
marcel's supermarket
2013 hwy 182, LA
08.2025 - Current
- Cut and prepare various meats according to customer specifications.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of meat preparation area.
- Operate meat processing equipment safely and efficiently.
- Wrapped and labeled meat products for optimal presentation in the retail display.
- Assisted customers with inquiries about meat products to enhance purchasing experience.
- Monitored meat inventory levels and reported shortages to ensure stock availability.
- Follow safety protocols to ensure food handling compliance.
- Collaborate with team members to maintain high-quality standards.
- Operated a variety of meat cutting machines such as saws, slicers, grinders and tenderizers.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling sharp knives and other cutting tools.
- Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
Outside Machinist
Bollinger Shipyards
Lockport, Louisiana
02.2018 - 08.2025
- Operated machinery for shipbuilding and repair projects, ensuring adherence to specifications and timelines.
- Assembled and installed components on naval vessels, following detailed specifications.
- Inspected work processes for compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Utilized blueprints and technical drawings to guide machining tasks effectively.
- Performed precision measurements and alignment of components using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, laser measuring equipment and other machinist tools.
- Sharpened edges of drill bits, taps, and reamers using grinding wheels to maintain precision and efficiency in machining tasks.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts by welding or fabricating new replacement parts.
- Provided progress reports to supervisors on project status, facilitating timely decision-making.
- Installed shafts, bearings, seals, gears and other parts to specifications.
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
- Measured and laid out metal stock to determine cut placements.
Group Home Manager
Rescare Home Healthcare
Raceland, LA
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed daily operations of group home for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Developed individualized care plans based on resident needs and preferences.
- Supervised staff to ensure compliance with safety and care protocols.
- Monitored and provided residents with assistance for bathing, dressing and other basic hygiene needs.
- Addressed staff, resident, and care concerns to uphold quality standards in group home.
- Ensured proper documentation of resident activities and health records.
- Maintained accurate records of client attendance, progress notes, medications, and incident reports.
- Inspected living areas regularly to identify any potential hazards or maintenance needs.
- Managed budget and allocated resources to ensure effective home operations.
- Planned weekly menus based on nutritional requirements of each resident and maintained food inventory levels accordingly.
- Created work schedule in advance, promoting adequate coverage for shifts.
- Facilitated resident transfers to appropriate programs to align with individual needs.
- Initiated positive relationships with residents, staff and other individuals by being respectful, actively listening, and asking appropriate questions.
- Represented organizations in relations with governmental and media institutions.
Education
Bachelor in Auto Body - Auto Body Technician
ITT Technical Institute
Raceland, LA03-2000
High School Diploma -
Central Lafourche High School
Raceland, LA05-1997
Skills
- Cutting techniques
- Meat processing
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Machinery operation
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Safety protocol adherence
- Food safety regulations
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Blueprint interpretation
- Metal fabrication
- Precision measurement
- Welding techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Ship assembly
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution
- Ship construction
- Structural fabrication
- Technical skill
- Welding
- Metalworking
- Hand tools proficiency
- Component installation
- Equipment selection
- Mathematical aptitude
- Fabricating components
- Metal forming
- Hydraulic equipment
- Heavy machinery operation
- Rigging techniques
- Marine systems design
- Selecting equipment
- Measurement accuracy
- Welding expertise
- Component fabrication
- Precision cutting
- Hoist operation
- Installing components
- Installation and maintenance
- Repair work
- Multitasking capacity
- Rigging skills
- Effective communication
- Safety procedures
- Problem solving
- Fastening methods
- Non-destructive testing
- Time management
- Heat-treating
- Hand and power tools
- Machine maintenance
- Metal grinding
- Material handling
- Measurements
- Metal cutting
- Parts welding
- Metal identification
- Welding equipment
- Structural assembly
Certification
- first class welder
- overhead crane
- fire watch
- cpr/first aid
- scp
- valid drivers lisence
Timeline
meat cutter
marcel's supermarket
08.2025 - Current
Outside Machinist
Bollinger Shipyards
02.2018 - 08.2025
Group Home Manager
Rescare Home Healthcare
02.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor in Auto Body - Auto Body Technician
ITT Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Central Lafourche High School