Dynamic butcher with a proven track record in operational efficiency and team collaboration. Skilled in executing precise cutting techniques and maintaining cleanliness, contributing to a safe and organized work environment that enhances customer satisfaction.
Work History
Butcher/Meat Cutter
1 Year 1 Month
Schubert's Smokehouse | 09.2025 - Current
Operated meat cutting tools with precision and adherence to safety standards.
Assisted in preparing various cuts of meat for retail display and customer orders.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure efficient operations.
Collaborated with team members to manage inventory levels and stock supplies effectively.
Followed health regulations and protocols to maintain food safety compliance consistently.
Executed packaging processes for smoked meats, ensuring quality preservation and presentation.
Provided exceptional customer service by answering inquiries and offering product recommendations.
Operated heavy machinery including excavators, backhoes, and bulldozers for grading and site preparation.
Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety compliance.
Collaborated with team members to execute erosion control measures effectively at various job sites.
Loaded and unloaded materials efficiently, ensuring timely project progression and resource availability.
Followed safety protocols diligently to minimize risks during equipment operation and site activities.
Heavy Equipment Operator
7 Years
United States Army | 05.2018 - 05.2025
Operated heavy machinery including bulldozers and excavators to support construction and maintenance projects.
Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness.
Collaborated with team members to coordinate logistics for equipment deployment on various missions.
Trained junior operators in safe handling of heavy equipment, reinforcing safety protocols and operational standards.
Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency during complex operations.
Led teams in executing earth-moving projects, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and timelines.
Education
Associates of Business Administration - Business Administration
Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville, IL | 05-2027
Skills
Customer service
Knife handling expertise
Meat weighing and labeling
Safety practices
Safe food handling
Accomplishments
Acknowledged for extraordinary service by supervisors and clients.
Wrapped and prepared hundreds of pounds of pork, beef and game each day.
Served over 120 customers daily and up-sold specialty cuts to increase department profits.
Modernized company practices and increased sales by 12%.
Army Commendation Medal
Recognized by chain of command for exceptional performance in leading heavy equipment operations in a high‑risk, austere environment, ensuring 100% equipment readiness and zero downtime during 10‑month deployment in Syria
Languages
German
Elementary
Timeline
Butcher/Meat Cutter
Schubert's Smokehouse
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer/Driver
Stormwater Erosion Specialties
03.2025 - 09.2025Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Army
05.2018 - 05.2025Read More
Southwestern Illinois College
Associates of Business Administration from Business Administration