Mark Schmidt
Liberty,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable professional skilled at assisting employees with learning tasks, improving performance and maximizing productivity. Top-notch planner, organizer, and problem-solver. Superb mentorship over many years.
Energetic training and development professional versed in developing and implementing improved training programs to improve performance. Success driving participation by leveraging employee incentives, employing engaging training methods and implementing team-building activities to meet training needs. Bringing several years of industry expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer
UNFI, United Natural Foods
Montgomery, New York
03.2024 - Current
- Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
- Conducted onboarding sessions to orientate new staff members about company policies and procedures.
- Train new hires to be proficient on all equipment that is required for their job function.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Teach them to use the Sae (wearable) system , as well as troubleshooting the unit.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
Selector
UNFI, United Natural Foods
Montgomery, NY
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Inspected outgoing shipments to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Examined product specifications to determine appropriate selection criteria and item locations.
- Followed safety procedures while operating all required machinery according to company standards.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
Landscape Worker
Equicks
Kingston , NY
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Operated a variety of hand tools, power equipment, and trucks for landscaping projects.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Adhered to safety protocols when operating heavy machinery on the job site.
- Created hardscapes such as patios, retaining walls, and walkways using bricks, concrete blocks, and pavers.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
Skills
- New hire training
- Creative problem solving
- Clear verbal communication
- Train-the-trainer
Timeline
Trainer
UNFI, United Natural Foods
03.2024 - Current
Selector
UNFI, United Natural Foods
08.2023 - 03.2024
Landscape Worker
Equicks
07.2020 - 08.2023