Jack Tatum
Warner,OK
Summary
Dedicated computer professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional School Bus Driver
Warner Public Schools
Warner, OK
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Maintained OK driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
- Obeyed federal, OK and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Protected passengers from harm and bus from excess damage by complying with traffic regulations.
- Maintained positive passenger relations with orderly bus environments and clear announcements for each stop.
- Completed daily reports covering trip details, vehicle maintenance actions and reportable incidents.
- Maintained frequent contact with dispatch to receive instructions and report on delays or incidents.
- Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
- Adapted travel plans to account for serious accidents and other problems rendering certain streets impassible.
- Followed schedules precisely to completely daily routes.
Spanish Teacher
Boulevard Christian School
Muskogee, OK
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Communicated and participated with homeschool programs and tutored homeschoolers in foreign languages.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Administered standardized tests in accordance with testing programs.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
Kitchen Manager
Hamlin's El Toro Restaurant
Muskogee, OK
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Inventoried supplies and food products and ordered accordingly.
- Made schedules for people in the kitchen and bus staff.
- Oversaw the front of the restaurant in the absence of the manager.
Deli Manager
Homeland, Inc.
Muskogee, OK
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
- Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
- Controlled inventory costs by carefully managing portion control and reducing waste.
- Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every area of operations.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Integrated service and team management strategies to boost business profits.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Developed special promotions to increase revenues.
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
- Set schedules for staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Inventoried food products and associated materials on weekly basis.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings with thorough training and effective customer service policies.
- Cut spending through effective inventory management and supply sourcing.
- Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Set and oversaw weekly and special event menu plans.
- Set schedules for 15 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours
Assistant Grocery Store Manager
Homeland, Inc.
Muskogee, OK
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Engaged customers and provided very high level of service and support, helping find desired products and items.
- Performed key tasks to promote inviting grocery store appearance.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Enhanced communication between patrons and team members to cultivate upbeat, team-oriented culture.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
- Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
- Mentored new sales associates to contribute to store's positive culture.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
- Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
- Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities and general knowledge.
- Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.
- Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
- Maintained clean, adequately stocked and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Muskogee Police Department
Muskogee, OK
- Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
- Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
- Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
- Automated document flow by ensuring logbooks and fire, accident and emergency reports were maintained with 100% accuracy.
- Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
- Handled approximately 30-40 cases daily, providing information and treatment recommendations to public, hospital staff and US military for cases such as accidental or intentional overdoses, chemical exposures, animal bites and battery ingestions.
- Routed calls to police, fire and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Professional Photographer
Ruth Kelly Studios
Muskogee, OK
- Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
- Handled cameras operating at several thousand frames per second.
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment.
- Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Took school-day pictures at various schools in Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas.
- Took class pictures and group pictures for Elementary through High School facilities.
- Took various sports pictures including group and individual pictures and homecoming ceremonies.
Assistant Bowling Manager
Fairlane Bowling Centers
Annapolis, MD
- Maximized customer service and satisfaction by providing directions to visitors regarding requested locations, events and landmarks.
- Promoted safety of visitors and mitigated liability risks by monitoring recreation areas, enforcing rules and safety policies.
- Engaged safety devices and monitored attraction during operation to reduce safety risks.
- Leveraged POS system to sell tickets, passes, food and retail items.
- Oversaw refreshments counter, selling food items to customers and maintaining sufficient stock of products and supplies to meet expected needs.
- Constructed displays and easy-to-read signage to help guests navigate attractions area.
- Organized leagues and oversaw the operation of said leagues.
- Made bank deposits nightly.
- Helped with PBA tournament annually at Baltimore, Md. site.
- Oversaw mechanic's operation of machines and the laying of oil on the bowling lanes.
- Enhanced employee management by developing schedules, tracking time and administering payroll.
- Helped team members maintain business professionalism by coaching each on methods for delivering exceptional service to every customer.
- Spearheaded daily staff meetings to identify improvement strategies, discuss policy updates and facilitate open communication.
- Leveraged fair evaluation processes, employee reviews and staff mentoring to drive performance and job satisfaction at all levels.
- Taught employees how to collaborate on daily job tasks and achieve service targets.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Educated operations team on best practices, company policies and service excellence standards.
- Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
- Evaluated current operational strategies and recommend improvements.
- Monitored employee productivity and optimized procedures to reduce costs.
- Supervised operations team to support operational excellence and excellent customer service.
- Generated operational reports for management on monthly schedule.
- Evaluated inspection reports and service tickets and prepared repair invoices.
Clock Operator
Connors State College
Warner, OK
11.2010 - Current
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Inspected sporting equipment for compliance with safety and event regulations.
- Navigated difficult situations using effective communication and explanation of game rules.
- Stayed composed and professional in high-pressure and emotionally-charged situations with coaches, players and fans.
- Officiated 720+ games over 12-year period.
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players and other umpires.
- Notified players, coaches and officiating team of rule infractions and relevant penalties.
- Monitored play times and elapsed time during particular events, stopping clocks to meet regulatory requirements.
- Consulted with officiating team to discuss violations and play problems, coordinate responses and implement resolutions.
- Operated shot clock for junior college basketball games.
- Announced games and players in absence of the announcer.
- Operated the game clock to show the time, score and fouls of each team/player.
Grocery Warehouse Worker
Johnson Foods
Muskogee, OK
08.1991 - 08.1992
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated company vehicles and heavy equipment with focus on safety and risk management.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Updated daily logs with regular shift activities and incident details.
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Identified inadequate materials and faulty equipment and brought to supervisors' attention.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Managed product staging to efficiently transfer items between receiving, storage and shipping locations.
- Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Moved products using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Completed over 10 customer orders each day in warehouse setting.
Waterman on Crab Boat
Francis James Seafood
Annapolis, MD
05.1988 - 10.1988
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Set and pulled 500 crab pots daily.
Medical Orderly
Heritage Nursing Home
Muskogee, OK
05.1985 - 05.1988
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Connors State College
Warner, OKSome College (No Degree) - Pre-Medicine, Mathematics, And Foreign Language
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKSome College (No Degree) - Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MDSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Everest University Online - Tampa
Seffner, FLSome College (No Degree) - Indian Health Careers Program
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKHigh School Diploma -
Warner High School
Warner, OK05.1984
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Route logs
- Commercial driving
- Effective communication skills
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle inspections
- Order picking and processing
- Materials transport
- Equipment monitoring
- Equipment operation
- Clean DMV printout
- Delivery experience
References
1) Nathan Tatum (Computer Hardware Repair Tech)
918-519-9348
tatum_nathan@outlook.com
2) Ryan Smith (Mechanical Engineer)
918-348-8512
rsmithracin@aol.com
3) Jordan Cochran (Muskogee Policeman)
918-840-0689
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Timeline
Clock Operator
Connors State College
11.2010 - Current
Grocery Warehouse Worker
Johnson Foods
08.1991 - 08.1992
Waterman on Crab Boat
Francis James Seafood
05.1988 - 10.1988
Medical Orderly
Heritage Nursing Home
05.1985 - 05.1988
Professional School Bus Driver
Warner Public Schools
Spanish Teacher
Boulevard Christian School
Kitchen Manager
Hamlin's El Toro Restaurant
Deli Manager
Homeland, Inc.
Assistant Grocery Store Manager
Homeland, Inc.
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Muskogee Police Department
Professional Photographer
Ruth Kelly Studios
Assistant Bowling Manager
Fairlane Bowling Centers
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Connors State College
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Medicine, Mathematics, And Foreign Language
Oklahoma State University
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology
Anne Arundel Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Everest University Online - Tampa
Some College (No Degree) - Indian Health Careers Program
University of Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
Warner High School
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