Lance Johnson
Yerington
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in knife handling and workplace safety, honed at Self Employed Services. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and customer service, consistently enhancing operational efficiency. Successfully trained new staff, improving team performance by 20%. Proven ability to adapt quickly and deliver results in dynamic environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Apprentice Butcher
Self Employed Services
08.2020 - 05.2025
- Assisted in preparing and cutting various meats according to customer specifications.
- Learned safe handling procedures for meat products, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including saws and grinders, while maintaining cleanliness and safety protocols.
- Supported inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting shortages to ensure product availability.
- Developed skills in portioning and packaging meats for retail display, enhancing visual appeal for customers.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and making recommendations based on preferences.
- Adapted quickly to new techniques and tools, demonstrating commitment to ongoing professional development in butchery skills.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Supported head butcher in preparing custom orders, meeting specific customer requests for unique cuts or quantities of meat.
- Gained expertise in various types of meat preparation such as deboning, trimming, tenderizing, and portioning to enhance product offerings.
- Used skewers, bone knives and twine to lace, tie, and shape roasts.
- Implemented health and food safety protocols for food sales and production environments.
- Contributed to inventory management, ensuring accurate counts of available stock for optimal ordering processes.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by going above and beyond to address inquiries, concerns, or special requests from patrons.
- Consistently met deadlines for processing incoming shipments of fresh meats while minimizing spoilage risks through careful handling procedures.
- Followed food safety compliance and traceability procedures in meat supply chain.
- Learned different selections and types of poultry, pork, beef, and fish from head butcher.
- Maintained principles of butchery selection with procurement, provenance and handling of livestock for slaughter practices.
- Performed primary and secondary butchery skills with steak and boning knives, hand saws, cleavers, banding needles to cut meats.
Professional Mover
Reliable Express
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Operated hand trucks and dollies to efficiently load and unload furniture.
- Maintained clear communication with team members during moving operations.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure secure handling of items.
- Assisted in organizing inventory before and after moves.
- Trained new staff on proper lifting techniques and equipment usage.
- Oversaw crew activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.
- Ensured timely completion of moving projects by effectively managing time and resources.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise weighing up to Number lbs.
- Contributed to positive company reputation by providing exceptional customer service at all times.
- Consistently met deadlines for moving projects by working efficiently under pressure without sacrificing quality or safety standards.
Pipe Layer
Frank Lepori Construction
Reno, NV
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Operated heavy machinery to install and maintain piping systems.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project deadlines were met efficiently.
- Conducted site inspections for compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Assisted in the layout and assembly of underground utilities infrastructure.
- Trained junior staff on equipment operation and safe work procedures.
- Enhanced workflow processes, improving overall efficiency in pipe laying operations.
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes.
- Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
- Enhanced workplace safety by consistently following standard operating procedures and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities by addressing unexpected complications during pipe installation processes.
- Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
- Sustained positive working relationships with subcontractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders through effective communication skills.
Clerk
Arrowhead Market
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at point-of-sale.
- Maintained inventory levels through regular stock checks and restocking procedures.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries, ensuring positive shopping experiences.
- Operated cash register and managed cash handling procedures effectively.
- Organized merchandise displays to enhance store aesthetics and promote sales.
- Handled returns and exchanges, maintaining high customer satisfaction standards.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Trained new clerks on company procedures and software tools effectively contributing to their integration into the team.
- Maintained a professional atmosphere within the office setting through effective communication skills and polished presentation abilities.
- Enhanced customer service with timely and accurate information when handling inquiries.
- Managed inventory supplies to prevent shortages, ordering necessary items before depletion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yerington High
Yerington, NV05.2020
Skills
- Knife handling expertise
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Workplace safety
- Packaging products
Certification
OSHA 30, CPR.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Apprentice Butcher
Self Employed Services
08.2020 - 05.2025
Professional Mover
Reliable Express
07.2018 - 07.2020
Pipe Layer
Frank Lepori Construction
09.2016 - 02.2018
Clerk
Arrowhead Market
05.2015 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Yerington High