Mike Aitken
College Station,TX
Summary
Hardworking and motivated jack of all trades with 5 years of experience and record of success in the carpentry industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with my team to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Member
Team Corn
Woodstock, IL
05.2016 - 05.2017
- De-tasseled Corn for farmers of the area
- Worked in any weather for 8+ hours a day with work hours varying day-to-day
Manager
Team Corn
Woodstock, IL
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation for 30 team members
- Determined efficient work schedules for team on changing time frames to keep project moving and each shift properly staffed
- Ensure the safety of my crew to ensure maximum efficiency
- Focused on details by passing two to three times in any given field to ensure little to no tassels were missed
Restaurant Crew Member
Mcdonalds Corp.
Woodstock, IL
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Verified orders and bagged items for easy transport
- Washed and sanitized dishes after every use to protect customers
- Worked with food service team members to handle every customer need and build brand loyalty
- Maximized customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service
- Took orders, prepared foods and processed payments in full-service establishment
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized for maximum efficiency
- Accepted payments and made change to process transactions
- Kept work areas, utensils and pans cleaned and sanitized
- Organized food items on serving trays and in carry-out packages to deliver complete orders to customers
Server
Texas Roadhouse
Kenosha, WI
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
- Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.
Airmen Basic
United States Air Force
Fort Lenard Wood , MO
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Provided onsite training
- Supported in operational improvements and resolution of problems to deliver top-notch customer service
- Planned and executed projects
- Worked on heavy machinery such as dump trucks, front loaders, forklifts, tractor trailers, and other common construction equipment
- Promoted teamwork through team building activies
- Did everything with excellence and had to put the lifes of my team infront of my own
Carpenter
Matt Long Flooring
Lake Bluff, IL
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Removed existing flooring and discarded old material.
- Used hand and power tools to install hardwood, vinyl, laminate and other types of flooring.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when unexpected issues arose during job sites.
- Measured and cut flooring materials to fit the dimensions of each room.
- Maintained clean work areas throughout project duration.
Carpenter
Panda Home Improvement
Milwaukee, WI
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Repaired damaged parts of buildings such as walls, floors and roofs.
- Constructed frames for walls, ceilings and floors using wood components.
- Ensured all building materials were installed correctly according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Resolved problems related to design or functionality during project implementation.
- Installed roofing materials such as shingles, shakes, asphalt and metal roofing systems.
- Assisted in the demolition of existing structures to prepare for remodeling projects.
- Assembled cabinetry by cutting through sheet material with a circular saw or router.
- Maintained carpentry tools in good condition; sharpened blades as needed.
Carpenter
Kitchen Kraft
West Berlin, WI
08.2023 - Current
- Built custom cabinets from raw materials based on customer specifications.
- Installed hinges and drawer slides on cabinetry.
- Measured and cut wood pieces to exact dimensions required for each project.
- Assisted other members of the team with various tasks as needed.
- Kept work area clean throughout the day while adhering to safety protocols.
- Finished cabinets by sanding, staining and installing.
- Fabricated cabinet frames using a variety of woodworking tools, including saws, routers, and jointers.
- Drilled pocket holes to ensure secure joints for cabinets.
- Operated sanders and laminating machines to adhere wood laminate to surfaces.
- Performed edge banding techniques to finish exposed edges of cabinet components.
- Measured cabinet spaces and designed detailed layouts.
- Operated multiple CNC machines simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, ILHigh School Diploma -
Woodstock North
Woodstock, IL01-2018
Skills
- Hand and Power Tools
- Contract Management
- Construction Management
- Client Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Suggestive Selling
- Relationship Management
- Professional Appearance
- Liquor, wine, and food service
Certification
- Graduation of Basic Military Training
- State Scholar Recipient
Accomplishments
Illinois State Scholar
Affiliations
- Epoxy Furniture Creater
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Carpenter
Kitchen Kraft
08.2023 - Current
Carpenter
Panda Home Improvement
07.2023 - 07.2023
Server
Texas Roadhouse
08.2019 - 02.2020
Carpenter
Matt Long Flooring
07.2019 - 07.2022
Airmen Basic
United States Air Force
01.2019 - 06.2019
Manager
Team Corn
06.2017 - 06.2018
Crew Member
Team Corn
05.2016 - 05.2017
Restaurant Crew Member
Mcdonalds Corp.
01.2016 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
McHenry County College
High School Diploma -
Woodstock North