Mason Barker

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

• Facilitated Utility Lighting Contracts on behalf of the end-user.
• Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
• Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
• Worked strategically with supplier-partners to ensure the end-user received an excellent level of service.
• Managed the warranty process of Lighting returns.
• Traveled to various branches to assist with Emergency Storm Support, Inventory, Branch Relocation Assistance.
• Developed an understanding of the relationship between Legacy Operating Systems after the acquisition of a new company, assisted with cross-training.

• Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
• Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
• Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
• Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
• Bolstered customer retention by creating and offering unique discount options and inspiring interest in new product lines.

• Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
• Collaborated with various departments to manage timely delivery of orders and avoid delays.
• Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
• Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received and listed on BOL.
• Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices and comply with health and safety procedures and regulations.

• Proactively managed client correspondence and recorded tracking and communications.
• Connected customers with services based on individual needs and vendor capabilities.
• Pursued existing and potential customers by phone, email and text message to generate leads and close sales.
• Drove new business by acquiring new clients and expanding new and existing relationships.
• Performed cold-calling and follow-ups with leads to secure new revenue.
• Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.

Utility Operator I

• Following established procedures/processes to clean (manually or with equipment) various sized containers, vessels, tanks, fillers and/or utensils as well as production floor and equipment
• Operating cleaning equipment, including, but not limited to, clean-in-place (CIP) machines, floor scrubber/sweeper and drum washer
• Using various material movement equipment to transport pallets, drums and other materials
• Supporting production by replenishing materials and cleaning/sanitizing equipment and
  work areas

Production Operator I

• Processing compounds such as mixing, filtering, heating, sampling and chilling according to provided formulas
• Dispensing/packing finished products and intermediates which have been approved by Quality Control
• Working in compliance with all relevant requirements including GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA and internal safety guidelines

• Shoveling and icing businesses' parking lots in unfavorable conditions at all hours
• Spring / Summer
• General landscaping work including cutting, mulching, tree removal, and fence installation.

• Delivered pizzas in a safe and timely manner
• Logged around 8,000 miles on the road
• Performed all basic in-store functions including making food, taking orders by phone or in person, and serving in-store customers
• Often handled the 'dispatching' of all delivery drivers
• Often participated in managerial tasks including - shift management, creating sales projections and their respective preparation needs, personally handling order mistakes, and opening / closing the store.

• Opening and closing the store
• Cash register management and operation
• Customer interaction
• Grounds and facility maintenance
• Frequently worked long shifts (9-12 hours)
• Inventory management

• Cutting and preparing high-quality meats for shipping to prestigious local restaurants
• Cut various different meats to the exact specification of each chef's order under strict deadlines
• Used knives, band saws, vacuum sealers, and meat grinders
• 6-9 hour shifts in a ~40 degree Fahrenheit room
• Logged every piece of meat that came in and out of the cut room by type, weight, origin, and brand
• Collaborated with 2 other cutters, logistics managers, and occasionally with a chef directly
• All work was done under constant supervision of an FDA official
• No preparation was allowed until the FDA gave the green light
• Never received an FDA 'quality violation'
• Rigorously cleaned and disassembled the cutting room at the end of each shift.

• Cold-calling business selling magazines prevalent to their field of work
• Maintained the company's client base by calling to renew expired subscriptions
• Opened 3 new accounts on my first day with no prior sales training
• Youngest employee ever to meet sales quota every week for an entire month.

• Fast-paced food preparation, including a bit of entertainment for spectators inside and outside the restaurant
• Fun job

• Food preparation in a deadline-oriented setting
• Cash register operation
• Busing tables
• Restaurant opening and closing