Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Timeline

Malia Deno

Doors and Drawers
Mishawaka,USA
Malia Deno
1
year of professional experience

Developed skills throughout a life of service and support, seeking to transition into a new field. Expertise in client support and conflict resolution, with strong interpersonal communication abilities. Aiming to leverage these transferable skills to make a meaningful impact in a new professional setting.

Work History

5 Months
Doors and Drawers | 02.2026 - Current
  • Designed and documented standard operating procedures for assembly line tasks, reducing rework incidents at stations.
  • Implemented daily quality checks using checklists and Vernier gauges to catch dimensional defects before packing.
  • Led root-cause investigations of production defects using 5-why analysis and corrected machine setup errors.
  • Managed inventory cycle counts for critical consumables, preventing allocation delays during peak runs.

Chef

6 Months
Creative Dining | 08.2025 - 02.2026
  • Maintained an organized workspace throughout a busy workday, ensuring cleanliness and efficiency for over 100 meals daily.
  • Followed instructions to prep and cook food to a high quality, consistently meeting customer satisfaction ratings above 95%.
  • Accomplished objectives each shift by prioritizing tasks, reducing prep time by […]%
  • Communicated with coworkers to relay important information in a stressful environment, enabling smooth operations during peak hours.
  • Used customer service skills while interacting with guests, resolving issues promptly and maintaining positive feedback.

Baker

7 Months
Java Cafe | 01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Prepared pastries like cakes, specialty breads, and a rotating selection of seasonal items.
  • Maintained a sanitized workspace in a fast-paced kitchen.
  • Communicated with coworkers to maintain a timely service.
  • Organized, restocked, and labeled products.

Manufacturer

7 Months
Doors and Drawers | 01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Maintained strict quality control with products.
  • Unpack, organize, and restock products.
  • Use measurements and basic math to cut and style wood precisely.
  • Communicate with coworkers to ensure the workflow is maintained.

Education

Associate in Arts

Lake Michigan College | 01-2024

I was one of the very few selected to participate in a program called the "5th Year Program" at my high school. This program allowed me to take college classes throughout my junior and senior year, and I got my associates one year after my high school graduation.

Skills

Quality assurance
Community resources
Substance abuse awareness
Self-care strategies
Mental health support
Child development
Family dynamics
Problem-solving
Time management
Team collaboration
Workspace organization
Professional boundaries

Accomplishments

  • Became a color guard captain my senior year
  • Mentored band students who wanted to join color guard
  • Tutored children
  • Was a part of NHS (National Honors Society)
  • Worked with and tested 2nd graders on their reading skills
  • Worked with parents to give their children a magical Christmas

Languages

English (Native)
Spanish (Proficient)
Japanese (Novice)

Timeline

Doors and Drawers
02.2026 - CurrentRead More

Chef

Creative Dining
08.2025 - 02.2026Read More

Baker

Java Cafe
01.2025 - 08.2025Read More

Manufacturer

Doors and Drawers
01.2025 - 08.2025Read More

Lake Michigan College

Associate in Arts
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Malia Deno