KENDRA NEWTON
Columbia City,IN
Summary
A highly motivated and reliable worker seeking new opportunities within a company that will allow me to grow my skillset. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Line Worker
Warner
Columbia City, IN
12.2024 - Current
- Utilized safety devices and procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Operated various tools, machinery, and equipment to complete assembly tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
Cleaner
Enviro-Clean
Fort Wayne, IN
12.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Supported facility operations with comprehensive knowledge of proper chemical usage, storage, and disposal procedures.
- Maintained a well-organized storage area for cleaning supplies to ensure easy access and efficient use of materials.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart
Columbia City, IN
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
Order Picker
80/20
Columbia City, IN
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained a clean, safe work environment by complying with established safety procedures and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak demand periods.
- Expedited urgent orders through prioritized picking strategies while maintaining accuracy standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete picking tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Maintained strong working relationships with coworkers, contributing to a positive and supportive team environment within the warehouse.
- Reduced order processing time with the use of RF scanning equipment and inventory management software.
- Improved order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to pick list and packing slip requirements.
- Optimized order fulfillment processes by regularly communicating with supervisors on any process improvements or issues encountered during daily tasks.
Order Picker
Sailrite Enterprise
Columbia City, IN
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Verified accuracy of orders by comparing items and quantities picked to customer invoices.
- Maintained inventory records and updated information regarding stock availability in the computer system.
- Utilized scanning equipment for picking, packing and shipping orders.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
Packaging Technician
Micropulse
Columbia City, IN
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Verified accuracy of all labels on packages prior to shipment.
- Performed quality control checks on products before they were shipped out, ensuring that they met all standards.
- Inspected finished products for defects or damage and corrected any issues before packaging them.
Barista
Starbucks
Columbia City, IN
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
- Labeled containers of milk for use in coffee drinks according to expiration dates.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
- Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.
- Adhered to health department regulations concerning sanitation standards.
- Ensured all equipment was maintained in proper working order according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Restocked self-service area with sweeteners, stir sticks and coffee cup sleeves.
- Stocked customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
- Implemented recycling and compost programs to reduce trash waste and improve green footprint.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Prepared and served hot or cold beverages.
- Cleaned and sanitized service or seating areas, complying to health protocols and food safety standards.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested appealing products.
- Ordered and received supplies to restock beverage items.
Crew Member
Taco Bell
Columbia City, IN
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Restocked kitchen supplies including food products and utensils.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items such as sandwiches, salads and pizzas.
- Followed all safety guidelines while operating equipment such as slicers, fryers and ovens.
- Greeted customers upon arrival, provided menus and answered questions regarding menu items.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food handling procedures.
- Processed takeout orders quickly to ensure timely delivery of meals.
- Checked expiration dates on all products before serving them to customers.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Wiped down tables and equipment, swept and refilled stock.
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
- Packed fast food products in approved containers, cups and bags.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
Mounting Operator
Chromasource
Columbia City, IN
08.2013 - 12.2022
- I am in charge of operating assembly line equipment; cleaning and maintaining my job station; checking for quality control
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Ensured that all materials used were up to standard and free from defects.
- Troubleshooted mechanical problems with machines, making repairs or adjustments when necessary.
- Adjusted feed rates and machine speeds as required during operation.
- Documented daily production results accurately and completely.
- Loaded raw materials into hoppers or other feeding devices prior to processing.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams.
Cashier
Jojo's Convenience Store
Fort Wayne
01.2011 - 01.2013
- I was in charge of all duties within the convenience store including running the cash register, cleaning, stocking, organizing product and customer service.
Education
Diploma -
Columbia City High School
06.2011
Skills
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Quality Assurance
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Quality Control
- Blueprint and Schematic Interpretation
- Machinery Operation
- Shipping and Receiving
- Product Packaging
- Packing Boxes
- Package Labeling
- Production Monitoring
Timeline
Assembly Line Worker
Warner
12.2024 - Current
Cleaner
Enviro-Clean
12.2024 - Current
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart
09.2024 - 11.2024
Order Picker
80/20
06.2024 - 09.2024
Order Picker
Sailrite Enterprise
12.2023 - 08.2024
Packaging Technician
Micropulse
03.2023 - 10.2023
Barista
Starbucks
03.2023 - 06.2023
Crew Member
Taco Bell
01.2023 - 03.2023
Mounting Operator
Chromasource
08.2013 - 12.2022
Cashier
Jojo's Convenience Store
01.2011 - 01.2013
Diploma -
Columbia City High School