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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Matt Nienas

Phoebe Products
Sheboygan,WI

Work Preference

Job Search Status:

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
1
Certification
32
years of professional experience

Professional with significant expertise in team leadership and operational management. Proven track record in driving team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in conflict resolution, process optimization, and strategic planning, with flexible approach to evolving business needs. Known for reliability, strong communication, and fostering productive work environment.

Work History

Freeze Dry Supervisor

8 Months
Phoebe Products | 10.2025 - Current
  • Led team in optimizing production workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Implemented quality control measures that enhanced product consistency and customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to align production schedules with business objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards, minimizing workplace incidents through proactive measures.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.

Freeze Dry Lead

2 Years 8 Months
Phoebe Products | 10.2023 - Current
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Freeze Dry Support

4 Years 3 Months
Phoebe Products | 03.2022 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Landscaper

11 Months
Spf Landscape & Maintenance | 12.2020 - 11.2021
  • Operated and maintained landscaping equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.

Concrete Finisher/Laborer

4 Years 8 Months
Classic Concrete Install | 03.2016 - 11.2020
  • Unload and load required tools, forms, equipment for the day. Assist in form setups, grading, compacting, puddle concrete, flatwork concrete finishing and form stripping.

Delivery Driver

3 Months
Glass Nickle Pizza Company | 01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Delivered food, washed dishes and assisted in food prep when delivery�s weren’t being made.

Lead Prep Cook/Line Cook

1 Year 7 Months
Bayou On Bay | 04.2013 - 11.2014
  • Food Prep lead, received and unloaded deliveries, line cook, baking

Food Prep/Line Cook

1 Year
Harris Avenue Cafe | 10.2011 - 10.2012
  • Food prep for breakfast and lunch. Line cook for breakfast and lunch.

AM Cook/Food Prep/Line cook

1 Year 4 Months
The Fountain | 12.2009 - 04.2011
  • Cooked and prepared for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Received deliveries, unloaded deliveries, assisted in management.

Line Cook/Prep Cook, Banquet Chef

2 Years
Best Western Lakeway Inn | 12.2008 - 12.2010
  • Served and assisted in banquets of 10-900 people. Assisted in food prep and worked on a hot and cold line.

Cook

3 Months
Extremes Sports Bar and Grill | 07.2010 - 10.2010
  • Line cook for pm service

Line Cook,Sushi,Prep cook

2 Years 2 Months
Big Fat Fish Co. | 11.2005 - 01.2008
  • Received and unloaded deliveries, assisted in food prep, scratch cooking, sushi prep and making, hot and cold side cook.

Pizza Maker,Prep cook

11 Months
Pizzazza | 11.2004 - 10.2005
  • Made dough, prepared food, received and unloaded deliveries, tossed pizza.

Sous Chef

1 Year 4 Months
Aliota’s Lake Country Bistro | 06.2003 - 10.2004
  • Received and unloaded deliveries, prepared food, line cook, staff management.

Line Cook/Prep Cook

7 Months
Westmoor Country Club | 09.2002 - 04.2003
  • Line cook on hot and cold side

Line Cook/Prep Cook

2 Months
London Bridge Pub and Grill | 07.2002 - 09.2002
  • Hot and cold side cook

Line Cook/Prep Cook

6 Months
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee | 12.2001 - 06.2002
  • Hot and cold side cook

Line Cook/Prep Cook

2 Years 2 Months
Aliota’s On Bluemound | 04.2000 - 06.2002
  • Hot and cold side cook

Line Cook,Prep Cook,Salads,Dish Washer

2 Years 7 Months
Aliota’s On Bluemound | 12.1996 - 07.1999
  • Washed dishes, made salads, hot and cold side cook.

Cashier/Cook

1 Year
Oscars Frozen Custard | 08.1994 - 08.1995
  • Cashier, served custard, operated drive thru.

Education

Some college - Culinary Arts

MATC Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | 06-2002

Skills

Training and mentoring
Staff management
Goal oriented
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Department organization
Multitasking Abilities
Time management
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Self motivation

Certification

PCQI Certified, Forklift Certified

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Freeze Dry Supervisor

Phoebe Products
10.2025 - CurrentRead More

Freeze Dry Lead

Phoebe Products
10.2023 - CurrentRead More

Freeze Dry Support

Phoebe Products
03.2022 - CurrentRead More

Landscaper

Spf Landscape & Maintenance
12.2020 - 11.2021Read More

Concrete Finisher/Laborer

Classic Concrete Install
03.2016 - 11.2020Read More

Delivery Driver

Glass Nickle Pizza Company
01.2016 - 04.2016Read More

Lead Prep Cook/Line Cook

Bayou On Bay
04.2013 - 11.2014Read More

Food Prep/Line Cook

Harris Avenue Cafe
10.2011 - 10.2012Read More

Cook

Extremes Sports Bar and Grill
07.2010 - 10.2010Read More

AM Cook/Food Prep/Line cook

The Fountain
12.2009 - 04.2011Read More

Line Cook/Prep Cook, Banquet Chef

Best Western Lakeway Inn
12.2008 - 12.2010Read More

Line Cook,Sushi,Prep cook

Big Fat Fish Co.
11.2005 - 01.2008Read More

Pizza Maker,Prep cook

Pizzazza
11.2004 - 10.2005Read More

Sous Chef

Aliota’s Lake Country Bistro
06.2003 - 10.2004Read More

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Westmoor Country Club
09.2002 - 04.2003Read More

Line Cook/Prep Cook

London Bridge Pub and Grill
07.2002 - 09.2002Read More

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
12.2001 - 06.2002Read More

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Aliota’s On Bluemound
04.2000 - 06.2002Read More

Line Cook,Prep Cook,Salads,Dish Washer

Aliota’s On Bluemound
12.1996 - 07.1999Read More

Cashier/Cook

Oscars Frozen Custard
08.1994 - 08.1995Read More

MATC Milwaukee

Some college from Culinary Arts
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Matt Nienas