Dynamic leader with a proven track record in steering teams, managing complex projects, and successfully driving strategic objectives. Expertise in developing efficient processes and maintaining high standards while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Recognized for a collaborative approach that fosters teamwork and innovation, coupled with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Passionate about leveraging skills to enhance productivity and contribute to the organization's overall success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Culinary Sergeant
Kentucky Army National Guard
05.2005 - Current
7 years as a Culinary Specialist tasked with preparing and serving meals to soldiers.
13 years as a Culinary Sergeant tasked with supervising and assisting other cooks while they prepare and serve meals to soldiers.
Maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Conducting food area and equipment inspections before and after shift.
Enforcing and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
Ensuring proper storage of food service items and making sure stocks are rotated correctly.
Managing soldiers to ensure they complete all assigned and implied tasks in a timely manner.
Ensured that all reports and documentation, including headcount sheets, production schedules, receipts for purchases, etc. are all properly filled out and filed in accordance with Army Standards.
Managed training and counseling of personnel under my supervision and reported all activity for training to unit Training Officer/NCO.
Salary: $0.00 USD Per Month
Hours per week: 20
Supervisor: SFC Bradley Jenkins (270) 903-8320
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Technician
Hyland Filter Service
01.2025 - 07.2025
Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
Conducted filter maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
Contributed to a safer work environment by adhering to industry safety standards and regulations during all tasks performed.
Worked independently without direct supervision, managed time and traveled between various customer locations to perform service.
Mechanic
Man Of Steel Auto Repair
07.2020 - 01.2025
Using a variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs.
Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts/components/accessories.
Experience maintaining the operation of the various systems.
Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical Diagrams.
Using common tools to, remove, clean, repair, and/or replace defective parts.
Disassembly and reassembly of engines and systems in repair of vehicles.
Salary: $500.00 USD Bi-weekly
Hours per week: 40
Supervisor: Bryan Lee ((270)-757-2399)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Freight Conductor
CSX Railroad
09.2022 - 12.2022
Played a crucial role in maintaining an accident-free workplace by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.
Maintained accurate records of all cargo transported to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
Ensured compliance with federal regulations by staying up-to-date on industry changes and implementing necessary adjustments.
Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
Performed daily inspections on switches.
Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
Wet Stack
Perdue Farms LLC
11.2018 - 05.2019
Oversee work at various stations along the production lines processing poultry food products.
Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters.
Ensures that the qualities of the products are being met according to the product specification of QA and USDA.
Ensures that all equipment throughout the department is running smoothly.
Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
Salary: $12.00 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 40
Supervisor: Cody Laughlin (270-274-6050)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Laborer
United Structural Systems
04.2018 - 10.2018
Construction work.
Perform tasks for repair of foundations on residential and commercial properties.
Waterproofing of crawlspaces and basements.
Concrete leveling.
Floor and wall realignment.
Use of basic tools, advanced tools such as hydraulic pumps and rams.
Mixing, pouring, and leveling of new concrete.
Salary: $12.00 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 45
Supervisor: Chris Caudill (800-555-8970)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Warehouse/Shipping Associate
Pitman Creek Wholesale
02.2017 - 03.2018
Maintained inventory control of over 26,500 items from over 280 vendors.
Ensure products are properly stocked on shelves and accessible by order filling personnel.
Ensure correct counts and make adjustments to product numbers in computer system based on physical count on hand.
Worked in shipping department.
Used computer systems to weigh and measure packages and shipments to stores all across the US and internationally.
Processed large shipments to Chain stores such as DICK'S Sporting goods, Academy, Walmart, Cabela's Outdoor world, Bass Pro Shops and more.
Salary: $8.00 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 40
Supervisor: Shane Coffey (859-439-2001)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Deputy Jailer
Lincoln County Regional Jail
03.2014 - 01.2016
Conducted regular headcounts to verify the presence of all assigned inmates within the housing unit.
Ensuring security of inmates, staff and facility by doing routine checks.
Ensuring that all movement of inmates inside and out of facility is properly tracked and logged.
Conducting random checks and searches of inmates and living areas for contraband items.
Ensuring proper counts of inmates receiving meals, mail and other commodities.
Tracking visitors and others that come into and out of facility.
Salary: $8.00 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 30
Conducted regular headcounts to verify the presence of all assigned inmates within the housing unit.
Food Operation Manager
CBM Managed Services
06.2014 - 08.2014
Provided food service operations for Lincoln County Regional Jail.
Was in charge of 2 additional Supervisors and crew of 8 to 10 inmate cooks.
Maintained proper counts and inventory.
Ensured proper nutritional menus were followed.
Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and storage areas by conducting daily and weekly inspections.
Maintained logs controlling the storage and stocking food service items to ensure First in First out procedures were followed.
Created schedule for 2 supervisors to ensure proper shift coverage of shifts.
Salary: $12.50 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 40+
Cashier
McDonalds
02.2014 - 03.2014
Taking customer orders and ensuring proper payment and change received.
Keeping frontline stocked with condiments, coffee, cups, and other items used by customers.
Ensure clean and safe work environment.
Was cross trained on cook stations and worked as line cook, as well as on table assembling orders.
Offered position as manager which I declined due to receiving another job offer.
Salary: $7.25 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 20-30
General Laborer
American Greetings
04.2010 - 01.2012
Worked as an Order Filler for greeting cards and party supplies.
Ensure proper counts of items in each order as well as matching UPC codes for each product orders.
Worked in shipping loading trucks for transport to various stores.
Also worked in the receiving department stocking shelves with product for order fillers to pick from.
Must track inventory amounts as well as back stock locations for fast run items.
Readiness Non-Commissioned Officer at U.S. Army / Kentucky Army National GuardReadiness Non-Commissioned Officer at U.S. Army / Kentucky Army National Guard