Joseph Lanier Napier III
Ellijay,GA
Summary
An employment opportunity where my skills and experience, gained through previous employment, can be productively and efficiently utilized to accomplish goals and achieve success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cabinet Production/Installation
Stover Cabinets
12.2018 - Current
- PRODUCTION:
- From start to finish I can do it all in a cabinet or wood shop
- I cut and build face frames specified on our assembly sheet blueprints
- Build all doors: shaker/flat panel, bead-board, raised panel
- Build end panels
- Cut drawer fronts
- Build cradles
- Cut and assemble any kind of drawer box
- Cut and band shelves
- Cut backs and parts: nail, toe kick, cradle parts, stand ups, braces, Etc
- Do any kind of sanding, routing
- Use various different machines and hand tools
- Running the CNC machine and familiar with how it operates: Each cutting tool, initialization of home, setting depths, milling cut tables, executing files, etc
- I have experience with cabinetry software: designing blueprints, optimizing, and sending the complied codes and labels to the CNC’s systems operator
- We use Cabinet Vision
- I can build the cabinets to design/blueprints specifications using any machines or hand tools needed to compete the job
- Prepare the built cabinet for the spray rooms
- I am VERY familiar with the finishing process and assisted many times in spraying, staining, painting, clear coating, scuffing, and glazing
- All different types of colors and schemes
- Assemble cabinets after being finished: Stapling backs on, screwing in cradles with slides: soft close or full extensions, drilling hinges, putting in glass for doors, drawer fronts on boxes, false fronts, building corner doors, installing trashcans
- INSTALLATION:
- Transport cabinets to the job site
- Unloaded tools, pull any trim
- Starting with wall cabinets first then base
- Install cabinets and vanities, cutting holes for pipes, vents, receptacles, wires, etc
- Screw cabinets together
- Per blueprints install various different types of hardware, lazy susans, trash cans, knobs/handles, hinges, etc
- Make a punch list and cutting trim
- Finish and install afterwards: toe kick, crown, rathole, bar walls
- EXPERTISE:
- Hand tools: Screw guns, drills, Kregg jigs, speed square, framing square, dikes, hammers, pry bars, chisels, multi max, hand sanders, nail guns, staple guns, jigsaw, rotozip, skill saw, clamps, routers, spray guns, air nozzles, etc
- Machines: Table saw, radial arm saw, crosscut saw, wide belt sander, jointer, planer, molders
- CNC, edge sander, drill press, band saw, Etc
- Wood: Ruff-sawn pine, smooth pine, heart pine, bass, hickory, maple, walnut, oak, alder, etc
- Various different types of plywood, and all different types of sizes
- OVERALL:
- I am an integral part of the entire process from start to finish of each job and most often considered a lead in the direction of the team involved in the entire production and installation process
- I have many pictures of finished jobs as well as on social media platforms
- That can be presented upon request
Name of employer here
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsibilities:
- My responsibilities included all duties from previous Mellow Mushroom employment in the kitchen and as a Shift Manager continually training the staff in all areas of managerial and professional development
- Used a cloud-based data system called Rosnet for all the restaurant's data including sales, labor, repairs and maintenance, inventory, etc
- Used the data acquired from Rosnet to achieve company objectives in sales, service, and inventory consumption
- Kept records and did weekly reports on appearance of facility, sanitation, cleanliness, and employee performance to ensure shift managers were properly training new employees and enforcing rules and regulations per corporate standards
- Made employment, disciplinary, and termination decisions
- Guaranteed that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurants and products preventative maintenance guidelines
- Checked that all products are received in correct unit count and condition to ensure all deliveries were in accordance with the restaurant's receiving policies and procedures
- Inventoried all fresh, frozen and dry foods, products, and alcohol that was left at the end of each week to compare with what was purchased from corporate and other vendors to reduce waste and ensure the store used inventory efficiently
- Also, entered that data into Rosnet for corporate and to compare with previous years for improvement goals
- Scheduled employees with consideration to meet labor cost objectives based on anticipated business activity so all positions were staffed adequately to accommodate the needs of the restaurant
- Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees, and guests
Shift Manager
Name of employer here
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Responsibilities:
- All duties from previous Mellow Mushroom employment in the kitchen
- Guaranteed that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service consistently
- Ensured that all food and products are consistently prepared and served per the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
- Sustained a positive, productive working environment
- Controlled cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with restaurant policies and procedures
- Batched credit cards
- Filled in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
- Prepared all required paperwork, including forms, invoices, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner
- Worked as an assistant to Mellow Mushroom's Catering Manager
Pizza Chef
Name of employer here
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Responsibilities:
- Prepared food properly and in a timely manner
- Worked for a World Renown Chef at a Zagat rated Italian restaurant
- Learned how to make and cook real pasta, salad, appetizers, and desserts
- Gained experience maintaining a fire for cooking to keep a brick oven at900 degrees
- Taught by the chef/owner how to make, proof, kneed, and prepare real Italian style pizza dough
Kitchen Employee (Dish/Prep/Cook)
Mellow Mushroom
06.2010 - 12.2014
- Responsibilities:
- Prepared a variety of meats, poultry, vegetables, and other food items to specification of Mellow Mushroom franchise standards portion sizes, cooking methods, quality of product, etc
- Performed line temperature checks to ensure appropriate temperature in accordance with health standards
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment
- Filled in as needed to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager
- Reported to manager on duty when out or almost out of any food item
Cook/Kitchen Supervisor
Name of employer here
06.2006 - 12.2007
- Responsibilities:
- Prepared food properly and in a timely manner
- Made sure the kitchen was kept clean and in order
- Filled in as needed to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager
- Give and follow instructions about the kitchen
- Reported to manager on duty when out or almost out of any food item
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
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Kennesaw State University
01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
01.2012
High school diploma - Dual Seal In College Prep and Career Tech
Houston County High School
Warner Robins, GA01.2008
Skills
- My most valued skills are problem solving, logical thinking, overcoming challenges, keeping calm in stressful environments, being creative and diverse, listening and communication, learning quickly, strong work ethic, work well with a team, being organized, efficient, dedicated, and loyal
- Computer Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Cabinet Vision
- Familiar with Java and C Programming
Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- February2022 to January2030
- Food Handler Certificate
Timeline
Cabinet Production/Installation
Stover Cabinets
12.2018 - Current
Name of employer here
03.2017 - 06.2018
Shift Manager
Name of employer here
05.2016 - 03.2017
Pizza Chef
Name of employer here
01.2016 - 05.2016
Kitchen Employee (Dish/Prep/Cook)
Mellow Mushroom
06.2010 - 12.2014
Cook/Kitchen Supervisor
Name of employer here
06.2006 - 12.2007
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Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
High school diploma - Dual Seal In College Prep and Career Tech
Houston County High School
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
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