JAMES CHEEK II
New Orleans
Summary
Team member with over 10 years of experience in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring safety compliance across diverse roles. Demonstrates strong leadership and customer service skills, consistently driving team collaboration and satisfaction. Committed to leveraging extensive expertise in team leadership and operational excellence to foster innovative solutions and improve service delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher
Adolfos Liquor And Lounge
New Orleans, LA
05.2026 - Current
- Managed dishwashing operations to ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain workflow and minimize service delays.
- Implemented improved cleaning processes, reducing turnaround time for kitchenware.
- Assisted in organizing kitchen environments to enhance efficiency and safety practices.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
Electrician
Jazz & Heritage Festival
New Orleans, LA
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical malfunctions efficiently, minimizing downtime for clients.
- Collaborated with contractors to design electrical layouts that optimize functionality and energy efficiency.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Installed and maintained electrical systems in residential and commercial properties.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
Meat cutter
Rouses
New Orleans
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Expertly prepare and cut meats, ensuring optimal quality and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain inventory accuracy, reducing waste and enhancing product availability.
- Collaborate with team to streamline operations, improving efficiency and service delivery.
- Executed precise cutting techniques to ensure high-quality meat products, leading to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Partnered with kitchen staff to optimize workflow, enhancing service delivery and minimizing order wait times.
Electrician
All star Electric
Laplace, Louisiana
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Installed and maintained electrical systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Diagnosed complex electrical issues, reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with teams to implement energy-saving solutions, achieving measurable cost reductions.
- Utilized technical expertise to train junior electricians, improving team skill set and productivity.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork among electricians to enhance project outcomes.
- Executed timely installations of electrical systems, leading to improved safety protocols and reduced project completion times.
- Evaluated electrical system performance regularly, identifying inefficiencies that resulted in measurable improvements in operational reliability.
- Maintained comprehensive project documentation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and facilitating seamless inspections.
Education
General studies diploma - General studies
Destrehan high school
Destrehan05.2004
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Operational Efficiency
- Safety Compliance
- Customer Service
Timeline
Dishwasher
Adolfos Liquor And Lounge
05.2026 - Current
Electrician
Jazz & Heritage Festival
03.2026 - 05.2026
Meat cutter
Rouses
07.2025 - 02.2026
Electrician
All star Electric
01.2006 - 01.2016
General studies diploma - General studies
Destrehan high school