Maria Congelosi
Pittsfield,MA
Summary
Reliable and focused professional with a strong work ethic and attention to detail. Experienced in fast paced environments and committed to completing tasks efficiently and accurately. Quick to learn new processes and maintain a high standard of safety and performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Cutter/packager
Sugar Hill Farm
11.2025 - Current
- Cut and trimmed pork to prepare for grinding, packaging and sale.
- Assembled/disassembled and operated band saw, grinder, and Vemag vacuum stuffer.
- Followed USDA operating and sanitation procedures.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperatures to maximize food safety.
- Completed all orders within established time frames to support timely deliveries.
Farm Store Associate
High Lawn Farm
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Processed orders and addressed customer inquiries.
- Handled POS transactions.
- Ensured consistent stock levels at all designated locations, including food prep.
- Packaged product for wholesale distribution.
- Prepared menu items as ordered.
Sales Associate
Carr Hardware
12.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed incoming and outgoing phone calls by providing customer service and assisting staff at other store locations.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returns, and transfers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appearance.
- Operated key cutting machine.
- Dispensed propane.
Team Member
Tractor Supply Company
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Operated register to process and collect payments.
- Unloaded newly received pallets onto shelves and in back room.
- Managed feeding and maintenance for baby birds.
- Utilized forklift for efficient movement of items in yard and back room.
Volunteer
Berkshire Humane Society
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Observed and monitored animals for signs of illness or injury to report symptoms and overall animal health to supervisor.
- Kept cages and all other areas clean and organized.
- Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
Camp Farm Manager
YMCA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs and labor requirements.
- Maintained facility equipment.
- Worked with varying age, interest and skill level children.
Volunteer
Little Brook Farm
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Cut and trimmed pork to prepare for grinding, packaging and sale.
- Assembled/disassembled and operated band saw, grinder, and Vemag vacuum stuffer.
- Followed USDA operating and sanitation procedures.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperatures to maximize food safety.
- Completed all orders within established time frames to support timely deliveries.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Welding- 665 Hour Course
Modern Welding School
Schenectady, NY07.2024
Certificate Of Achievement - Welding- 100 Hour Course
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
Northampton, MA05.2023
Certificate Of Achievement - Welding- 15 Hour Course
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
Northampton, MA09.2022
Bachelors Of Technology - Animal Science
SUNY Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NYHigh School Diploma -
Taconic High School
Pittsfield, MA06.2018
Skills
- Educational experience welding aluminum, stainless, and mild steel in all positions using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW processes
- Experience using oxy acetylene torch
- Able to utilize basic tools and machinery including grinders, pipe cutters, shears, and plasma cutters
- Forklift experience
- Safety conscious
- Able to work autonomously and collaboratively
- Attention to detail
- Organization and time management
Certification
- AWS D1.1 Structural Steel 1” 3G SMAW (Flat, Horizontal & Vertical)
- AWS D1.1 Structural Steel 1” 3G FCAW (Flat, Horizontal & Vertical)
- ASME 1/4” Plate 3G GTAW
References
- Tom Dobbin- Instructor at Modern Welding School: (518) 925-0193
- Jessica Horn- Manager at Carr Hardware: (413) 464-4944
- Paul Atkinson- Welding instructor at Smith Vocational: (413) 695-5997
Timeline
Meat Cutter/packager
Sugar Hill Farm
11.2025 - Current
Farm Store Associate
High Lawn Farm
06.2025 - 11.2025
Sales Associate
Carr Hardware
12.2022 - 01.2025
Team Member
Tractor Supply Company
03.2022 - 09.2022
Volunteer
Berkshire Humane Society
12.2021 - 07.2023
Camp Farm Manager
YMCA
06.2021 - 08.2021
Volunteer
Little Brook Farm
01.2020 - 04.2020
Certificate Of Completion - Welding- 665 Hour Course
Modern Welding School
Certificate Of Achievement - Welding- 100 Hour Course
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
Certificate Of Achievement - Welding- 15 Hour Course
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
Bachelors Of Technology - Animal Science
SUNY Cobleskill
High School Diploma -
Taconic High School