Michael Ashley
Austin,MN
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional organizational skills, honed as a night one supervisor at Grain Millers in St. Ansgar Iowa. Proven ability to solve problems and enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication. Almost 20 years in the food manufacturing business. Experienced in HACCP procedures and multitasking, ensuring quality and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering results and exceeding expectations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Grain Millers
2021.07 - 2026.03
- 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.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
City Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service, USPS
2021.03 - 2021.05
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages and ordered goods.
- Used portable devices to maintain system records by scanning items delivered to homes and businesses.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
Post Office Mail Clerk
United States Postal Service, USPS
2020.11 - 2021.01
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Smokehouse Operator
Hormel Foods Corp
2006.07 - 2020.09
- Followed detailed smoking recipes for specific products
- Inspected products for appropriate temperature and critical limits
- Inspected equipment before starting each oven run and calibrate settings to meet cycle specifications
- Inspected RTE products throughout cooking process to monitor quality, chilling, and identify concerns before implementing immediate corrective actions
- Investigated and resolved issues arising during any stage of production and cooking
- Loaded and unloaded ovens with various products
- Work multiple shifts including long hours and extended days in a row
Head Photo Specialist
Walgreens
2004.07 - 2005.07
- Performed opening and closing procedures to keep operations running smoothly
- Managed escalated customer orders in timely and professional manner
- Provided high level of assistance to customers regarding special photo projects
- Oversaw the maintenance of lab printers and photo processing equipment to ensure consistent functionality
- Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Art Institute International
Minneapolis, MNHigh School Diploma -
Austin High School
Austin MN2003
Skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- HACCP procedures
- Team work
- Multitasking
- Punctuality
- Strong work ethic
- Time management skills
- Scheduling Efficiently
- Customer Service
- Money handling
Accomplishments
- Completed Leadership Principles courses tier 1 & 2 at NIACC college 2024 and 2025
- Earned “Employee of the Month” award in January 2009
- Hormel Pride of the Jersey recipient 2018
- Collaborated with Smokehouse team in the development of an idea that won Best of the Best 2016 (Austin Plant)
Timeline
Supervisor
Grain Millers
2021.07 - 2026.03
City Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service, USPS
2021.03 - 2021.05
Post Office Mail Clerk
United States Postal Service, USPS
2020.11 - 2021.01
Smokehouse Operator
Hormel Foods Corp
2006.07 - 2020.09
Head Photo Specialist
Walgreens
2004.07 - 2005.07
High School Diploma -
Austin High School
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Art Institute International