Kalen Bernhardt
League City,United States
Summary
Hardworking General Maintenance Worker with wide-ranging skills in troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing equipment and facilities. Works great with team members and smoothly handles different assignments. Thorough in completing tasks with focus on quality. Have several years of sales and customer service experience. I prefer a laborious and fast paced work environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Maintenance Worker
Trans Tech Logistics
09.2023 - Current
- Operated various hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment safely while executing assigned tasks efficiently.
- Supported special projects such as renovations or installations by providing skilled labor assistance when necessary.
- Improved facility safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Enhanced equipment performance by performing routine maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities while effectively managing workload during periods of high demand.
- Executed routine cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Sales Associate
Rocks Discount Vitamins and More
League City, TX
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
- Enhanced product knowledge by attending training sessions and staying current with industry trends.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
Assistant NDT Technician
Sentinel Integrity Solutions
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Streamlined reporting processes by creating clear and concise documentation of findings for engineering teams to review.
- Increased equipment reliability with thorough evaluation of weld quality using visual inspection and other NDT methods.
- Reduced inspection time with the efficient use of ultrasonic, radiographic, and magnetic particle testing methods.
- Used Microsoft Excel to document non-destructive testing methods, processes and results.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, schematics and manuals to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustments and certifications of instruments required.
Cashier
Fuzzy Taco Shop
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Delivered correct food items to tables according to order documentation.
- Cleaned and sanitized food preparation and serving areas.
Assistant Manager
West Marine
Kemah, TX
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Team Member
Whataburger
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Reduced customer wait times by quickly operating customer window and sales register.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
Landscaper Laborer
Evan's Yards
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Mowed lawns of residential properties on weekly basis to maintain grass length.
Busser/Server
Bills Bar & Burger, Landry's Restaurants
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clear Creek High School
League City, TXSkills
- Inventory Coordination
- Sales
- Supervision
- Customer Service
- Landscaping knowledge
- Valid Driver's License
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Effective Communication
Certification
Fork Lift Certified
Timeline
Sales Associate
Rocks Discount Vitamins and More
12.2024 - 01.2025
General Maintenance Worker
Trans Tech Logistics
09.2023 - Current
Assistant NDT Technician
Sentinel Integrity Solutions
01.2023 - 08.2023
Cashier
Fuzzy Taco Shop
11.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Manager
West Marine
08.2020 - 10.2022
Team Member
Whataburger
05.2020 - 09.2020
Busser/Server
Bills Bar & Burger, Landry's Restaurants
12.2019 - 03.2020
Landscaper Laborer
Evan's Yards
02.2018 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Clear Creek High School