Kurtis Potter
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Experienced with working in fast-paced environments moving merchandise of diverse sizes and types. Maintaining fire safety and upkeep of engines, generators, and attached fuel and air start systems. Keeps work areas neat with strong housekeeping skills. Organized, dedicated and focused on going above and beyond requirements to contribute to team success. Able to thrive in high stress environments and maintain a calm demeanor and make rational decisions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Molding Machine Operator
Therma-Tru
11.2023 - Current
- Improved product quality by monitoring and adjusting molding machine settings according to specifications.
- Reduced material waste by performing regular maintenance and cleaning of the molding machines.
- Ensured timely production by maintaining consistent operation of molding machines and meeting deadlines.
- Maximized efficiency with proper mold setup, material preparation, and accurate machine programming.
- Maintained safe working environment by strictly following safety guidelines and procedures during machine operation.
- Identified potential equipment malfunctions early by conducting routine inspections of machinery components.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to new processes, machinery, or technology as required within the evolving landscape of the molding industry.
- Checked work using calipers, micrometers and other measuring devices.
- Selected and installed blades, tools or other attachments for each operation.
Caregiver
Angel's At Your Door
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Enhanced patient care quality by regularly participating in training sessions and staying up-to-date with first aid best practices.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing timely and accurate first aid care during emergencies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of first aid procedures, ensuring the highest level of emergency care.
- Provided mental health support to individuals experiencing emotional distress after traumatic events, facilitating their recovery process.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
Assembly Line Worker
Bae Systems Inc.
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Streamlined production process to maximize safety and productivity.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Operated various machines used in production processes.
- Completed daily inspection of machines and equipment.
- Generated and maintained accurate production records.
Barista
Einsteins Bros Bagels
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
- Promoted additional items with beverages, increasing store sales.
- Minimized spoilage with proper use of first-in-first-out stock procedures.
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
- Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
Shipping Loader
Family Dollar Distribution Center
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than four thousand packages per day.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
Grill Cook
Bob Evans Restaurant
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Monitored line efficiency and implemented improvements for increased productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Oversaw care and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
- Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Planned and delegated all facets of ingredient preparation.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Cleaned food preparation equipment, work areas and counters or tables.
- Prepared ingredients and cooked food using standardized recipes and food preparation checklists.
- Adjusted recipes with different ingredients or preparation methods based on customers' requests.
- Planned work on orders so items served together finished cooking at same time.
- Grilled, cooked and fried foods such as french fries, eggs and pancakes.
- Restocked stations and supplies during slower periods between rushes.
- Garnished finished meats with sauces and toppings for flavor or appearance.
- Placed new inventory orders, received incoming shipments and followed health code requirements for storage.
- Served customers at steam tables with proper cooking, plating and delivery.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise using ladder and pallet jack.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
- Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
- Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Educated associates on market trends and stayed up-to-date on forecasts.
- Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Developed, marketed and sold full range of products and support services.
- Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
Engineman 3rd Class
Navy
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Certified Cummings Diesel Tech QSB5.9, 6B,6BT.6BTA 5.9 Diesel Engines.
- Certified Colt Pielstix 2.5 Diesel Engines
- Idled motors and observed thermometers to determine effectiveness of cooling systems.
- Documented inspection and test results, work performed and work to be performed, keeping all records current, accurate and properly submitted to meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Assisted with fabrication of equipment and purchased parts and supplies to fit specific repair and installation requirements.
- Installed and tested steering gears, sanitation and refrigeration systems, cabinetry, electrical systems and accessories.
- Removed flaked paint, barnacles and encrusted debris from hulls of vessels using scrapers, scrubbers, power washers and sandblast equipment to enhance performance and protect from unnecessary wear.
- Maintained optimal performance by establishing and directing preventive maintenance program for marine engines and related marine research equipment.
- Enhanced hull appearance and boosted durability by mixing and applying paint or gel coats to boats with hand and spray equipment.
- Set starter locks and aligned and repaired steering or throttle controls using gauges, screwdrivers or wrenches.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Adhered to all requirements and regulations for interstate HAZMAT carriers.
- Maintained and managed HAZMAT program.
- Responded to emergency sanitation needs in prompt and professional manner, alerting hazmat professionals in alignment with OSHA requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
New York Film Academy, New York
Burbank, CA02.2017
High School Diploma -
Woodlan High School
Woodburn, IN06.2009
Skills
- Ignition system repair
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Mechanical systems maintenance
- Leadership
- Basic math
- Materials transportation
- Safety and compliance
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Quick-learning
- New hire training
- Creative problem solving
- Sales trends
- Social perceptiveness
- Excellent people skills
- Upselling
- Household Chores
- Direct Patient Care
- Visual Inspection
- Blueprints and Diagrams
- Hand and Power Tools
- POS System Operations
- Retail Management
- Product Display
Timeline
Molding Machine Operator
Therma-Tru
11.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Angel's At Your Door
07.2023 - Current
Assembly Line Worker
Bae Systems Inc.
03.2023 - 07.2023
Barista
Einsteins Bros Bagels
04.2022 - 03.2023
Shipping Loader
Family Dollar Distribution Center
07.2020 - 03.2022
Grill Cook
Bob Evans Restaurant
11.2019 - 05.2020
Sales Associate
Home Depot
05.2018 - 10.2019
Engineman 3rd Class
Navy
07.2010 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
New York Film Academy, New York
High School Diploma -
Woodlan High School
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