Joshua Bruce
Summary
I currently am seeking a job somewhat within field of study to provide problem solving, outside the box thinking, and dedication to help cultivate a greater passion for the Lord by being authentic and honest about life and faith. The Lord has transformed my life and I want to see my gifts and talents used to grow the Kingdom of God. I am a Dedicated hard worker with strong work ethic regardless of field. Excels in social environments and is capable of self motivating to perform job tasks. Accustomed to high stress work environments and manages stress well.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House Employee
Miyagi Ramen
08.2022 - Current
- Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.
- Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages and retrieving items for guests.
- Reset tables between guests by restocking low items and wiping down surfaces.
- Stayed ready for quick turnovers by pre-bussing tables.
- Prepared alcoholic beverages such as standard cocktails for guests.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Greeted incoming guests and managed accurate seating based on customer desires and server loads.
- Conferred with cooks to produce accurate orders, verifying accuracy prior to delivery.
Greater Europe Mission Intern
Greater Europe Mission
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Learned basic Albanian verbiage to communicate with locals.
- Manual labor for Event Planning Business.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Middle of the night wedding set up, and holiday evangelism/ church work.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- De-escalated and resolved conflicts between local peoples and missionary representatives.
- Proselytized people and imparted knowledge of faith using strong public speaking and one-on-one discussions.
- Door to Door evangelism in strong Muslim villages while using basic Albanian phrases.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted and Led cross cultural Youth Groups and Kids Clubs.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Created interesting and educational lesson plans and implemented activities while engaging with children.
- Supervised young campers in recreational activities such as youth sports, aquatics and arts and crafts.
Young Life Volunteer Camp Leader
Young Life Balkans
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Led Small Group of 8 middle schools boys of 3-4 different ethnicities, into conversations surrounded about Christ.
- Organized, Taught, and Participated in several youth events including team building exercises, sports, and scavenger hunts with the previously mentioned small group.
Youth Leader Intern
Community Bible Church Sunriver
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Created Summer Program for Middle School and High School youth groups.
- Constructed Lesson Plans for Middle School and High School.
- Taught Middle School and High School Lessons.
- Sermon Prepped under the Lead Pastor, delivered full length sermon towards congregation, and spoken quarterly at church.
- Event planner for youth group events.
Farm Manager
Brooker Farms
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Led team of two, skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Purchased supplies such as seed, pesticides and fertilizer.
- Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, livestock or tools as part of skilled management of the monthly budget.
- Hired, trained, and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings and harvest.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Kept grounds clean and orderly by monitoring and repairing fences, repairing sprinkler systems, painting and lawn care.
- Cared for about 20 animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and monitoring pregnant ewes and newborn lambs.
Life Leader Student Leadership
Grand Canyon University
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Encouraged students to accept God and gift of salvation and grow in Christian faith.
- Led Bi-Weekly Bible Study for 12 young adult college men.
- Built relationships, shared meals, invited to church, and offered advice to young adults on college hall.
- Engaged in beginning of year orientations to assist students with initial adjustment to university academic life.
- Conducted several unofficial "listening and question asking sessions" to understand the heart of an individuals stressors (Racial, Title IX, and Physical abuse and Trauma).
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with personal concerns.
- Implemented diverse strategies to introduce, explain and restate biblical subject matter concepts.
Lead Farm Hand
Brooker Farms
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Cleared away animal waste by hosing out operational areas.
- Tended to crops such as fruit trees, vegetable plants, medicinal plants and herbs.
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Identified weeds, pests and plants to determine application and selection of fertilizers and pesticides.
- Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
- Planted ground crops between rows of trees and bushes to control weeds and soil temperatures.
- Dug holes and trenches to position fences correctly.
- Used hand tools and instruments to take measurements.
- Installed metal and wooden fences and privacy borders.
- Maintained John Deere tractor in good working order and regularly inspected and cleaned attachments.
- Operated hydraulic and mechanical controls to expertly move and control powerful attachments.
- Harvested crops for farmers by expertly operating tractors and other farm equipment.
- Used large tractors to cut and plow land according to job specifications, consistently meeting deadlines with quick, accurate work.
Night Crew Stocker
Safeway
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated and spoiled items.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
Farm Hand
Brooker Farms
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Identified weeds, pests and plants to determine application and selection of fertilizers and pesticides.
- Tended to crops such as fruit trees, vegetable plants, medicinal plants and herbs.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Inspected fields for crop condition and disease.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies With A Minor in Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2022
Skills
- Team Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Strong English Language Skills
- Heavy Lifting
- Hard Worker
- Easy Going Personality
- Level Headed
- Strong Grammar and Literary skills
- Heavy Machinery Operator
Timeline
Front of House Employee
Miyagi Ramen
08.2022 - Current
Young Life Volunteer Camp Leader
Young Life Balkans
07.2022 - 07.2022
Greater Europe Mission Intern
Greater Europe Mission
05.2022 - 08.2022
Youth Leader Intern
Community Bible Church Sunriver
06.2021 - 08.2021
Farm Manager
Brooker Farms
04.2021 - 08.2021
Life Leader Student Leadership
Grand Canyon University
08.2020 - 04.2022
Lead Farm Hand
Brooker Farms
05.2020 - 09.2020
Night Crew Stocker
Safeway
03.2020 - 05.2020
Farm Hand
Brooker Farms
06.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies With A Minor in Psychology
Grand Canyon University
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