JOHN S. PEPKOWSKI III
Elizabethtown,PA
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Seeking a fulfilling position that can utilize skills and experience, and allow the ability to "give back" and help others. Looking for a career that offers gratification and a sense of belonging. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Worker / Middle School Softball Coach
Milton Hershey School
03.2023 - Current
- Head Middle School (5th and 6th grade) Softball coach (as of 2/24)
- Assist students and faculty with Middle School events
- Transport student athletes to games and practices
- Supervise social events
HATCHERY MANAGER
Hy-line North America
10.2018 - Current
- Oversee operations of hatchery including receiving, production, maintenance and delivery
- Directly supervise 50+ employees
- Implement and oversee corporate standard operating procedures
- Ensure compliance with animal welfare and biosecurity standards
- Maximize performance of team by conducting monthly safety meetings.
HATCHERY MANAGER
Moyer's Chicks
12.2013 - 10.2018
- Oversaw operations of hatchery including production, sales, and shipping/delivery fleet
- Directly managed 25+ employees
- Ensured time sensitive delivery of chicks to meet client and order demand and streamlined workflows
- Ensured compliance with animal welfare and biosecurity standards.
- Implemented occupational health and safety protocols for employees
- Managed hatchery financials and operations to optimize business performance.
OWNER / MANAGER
Pep's Ice Cream Parlor
01.2007 - 11.2013
- Owner/operator of multi-location ice cream parlor
- Hands on manager - oversaw daily operations
- Maintained Servsafe Food Management License
- Managed hiring and onboarding of team members
- Ensured highest customer service
- Ordered and maintained supplies/ inventory
- Performed maintenance and repair of equipment.
OWNER / MANAGER
Pep's Poultry
01.2001 - 11.2013
- Owner/operator of fresh and cooked poultry business
- Excellent Customer Service - Voted "Best Wings of Bucks County" and "Reader's Choice Award" 2006-2012
- Hands on manager -oversaw daily operations, including ordering, receiving, sales, and maintenance
- Maintained Servsafe Food Management License
- Hired, trained, and managed high-performing, multigenerational team.
- Stringent inventory control of products and supplies
Education
Associates Degree in Masonry -
Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology
Lancaster, PA1985
Diploma -
Quakertown Community High School
Quakertown, PA1983
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Managing Operations
- Understanding Food Safety Standards
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Process Monitoring
- Staff Training and Development
- Decision-Making
Community Service
- 2018 - Present, MOUNT JOY LIONS CLUB, Third Vice President, member of fundraising committee
- 2024 BRIDGE OF HOPE, Volunteer
- 2022- present, LAKE ROY ASSOCIATION, Board Member
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Event Worker / Middle School Softball Coach
Milton Hershey School
03.2023 - Current
HATCHERY MANAGER
Hy-line North America
10.2018 - Current
HATCHERY MANAGER
Moyer's Chicks
12.2013 - 10.2018
OWNER / MANAGER
Pep's Ice Cream Parlor
01.2007 - 11.2013
OWNER / MANAGER
Pep's Poultry
01.2001 - 11.2013
Associates Degree in Masonry -
Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology
Diploma -
Quakertown Community High School