Jon Collins
Clifton,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in automotive assembly at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky. Proven experience in store inventory management and effective communication, consistently seeking to provide quality production. Skilled in machinery operation and customer service. I work to achieve high standards in production, and seek to provide excellent service to customers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Team Member
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
Georgetown, Ky
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Assembly of the Lexus ES 350 on the chassis line.
- Operated machinery to assemble vehicle components efficiently.
- Conducted quality checks to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area consistently.
- Assisted in training new employees on assembly procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of materials for production needs.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards effectively.
- Followed standard operating procedures for each stage of the manufacturing process.
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials used during the production process.
- Loaded raw materials into production machinery as needed.
Assistant Store Manager
First Choice Firearms
Murray, Ky
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided expert knowledge on firearms.
- Developed promotional displays to enhance product visibility and attract customers.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
- Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
- Maintained inventory by checking merchandise to determine levels.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Summer Youth Counselor/Grounds Maintenance Worker
The Hill: B.A.S.I.C Training
Hardin, Ky
08.2015 - 04.2020
- Counseling at summer youth camps and maintenance of the grounds.
- Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
- Transported and supervised youth to facilitate off-site appointments and recreational activities.
- Maintained landscape by mowing, trimming, and pruning plants and trees.
- Operated power tools and equipment for grounds upkeep and maintenance tasks.
- Cleared debris from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots using hand tools or power equipment.
- Operated vehicles and equipment safely to minimize risks to people and property.
- Maintained and repaired a variety of grounds equipment, such as mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
Welding Apprentice
Kentucky Machine and Engineering
Cadiz, ky
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Welding apprentice in building counter-weights for Link-Belt Cranes.
- Assisted in welding metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Prepared materials by cleaning, cutting, and fitting parts for welding projects.
- Observed experienced welders to learn advanced techniques and best practices.
- Grind and smooth welds using grinders or other grinding equipment.
- Learn techniques for cutting metal parts with torches or plasma cutters.
- Set up and operate hand and power tools associated with welding processes.
- Operate forklifts, cranes, hoists and other related material handling equipment in order to move materials into proper positions for welding operations.
Shipping Loader
Stockdale Tree Farms
Hazel, Kentucky
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Loaded and unloaded shipments of trees and plants efficiently.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials safely.
- Performed routine care of trees, including pruning, irrigation maintenance, and harvesting
Education
Instrument Rating -
Wings Flight Training
Lexington, Ky05-2024
Bachelor's Of Science - Agriculture Systems Technology
Murray State University
Murray, Ky12.2018
High School Diploma -
Breathitt County High School
Jackson, Ky06.2014
Skills
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Customer service and engagement
- Store opening and closing
- Automotive assembly
- Youth counseling
- Private pilot license
- Instrument rating
- Welding
- Machinery operation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Team Member
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
02.2022 - 02.2024
Assistant Store Manager
First Choice Firearms
11.2019 - 03.2021
Welding Apprentice
Kentucky Machine and Engineering
06.2019 - 10.2019
Shipping Loader
Stockdale Tree Farms
08.2018 - 05.2019
Summer Youth Counselor/Grounds Maintenance Worker
The Hill: B.A.S.I.C Training
08.2015 - 04.2020
Instrument Rating -
Wings Flight Training
Bachelor's Of Science - Agriculture Systems Technology
Murray State University
High School Diploma -
Breathitt County High School