Nazar Starko
Boiling Springs,SC
Summary
Hardworking Operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering 1 years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity. Focused on giving customers positive experiences every visit. Skilled at helping new employees serve customer needs to build loyalty and earn repeat business. Demonstrated knowledge of customer relations, employee training and restaurant operations. Successful at handling simultaneous tasks in high-volume environments to satisfy customers and assist team members. Familiar with a wide range of beverage options and off-menu preparations. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized Sunday School Teacher with success at managing 25 people at a time by creating interesting and faith-based lessons. Proficient in leading focused study and prayer groups to enhance religious commitment and knowledge. Familiar with chrisitan religion and related history.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Magna Seating
Duncan, SC
02.2024 - Current
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Retained safe and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Rotated among various workstations, performing work necessary to meet production needs.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery and working around hazardous materials.
- Reported any discrepancies or abnormalities in the production process immediately to supervisor.
- Met deadlines for completion of assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Ensured that all materials used were up to standard and free from defects.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Provided training assistance to new operators on proper machine operation techniques.
- Trained new employees on production processes and procedures.
- Upheld company standards while meeting tight deadlines.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Sunday School Teacher
Bethesda Ukrainian Gospel Church
Greer, SC
09.2021 - Current
- Planned games, songs and dances as part of religious curriculum.
- Prepared and presented Sunday School lessons, utilizing teacher guide and other creative resources.
- Maintained safe environment for children and teachers by upholding church policies.
- Answered student questions, addressed needs and deescalated tense or emergency situations.
- Leveraged Bible to motivate, encourage and guide children.
- Developed lesson plans according to Church's curriculum and general bible study.
- Fostered safe and nurturing learning environment in classroom to promote faith development.
- Assisted church staff members with projects and attended necessary staff meetings.
- Arrived before Sunday School class began to supervise and develop relationships with children.
- Conversed with children's parents after class to establish cooperative relationships.
- Worked with ministry team to gather materials for lessons.
- Kept abreast of best practices for Sunday School to share with ministry and children's parents.
- Provided childcare services during large-scale church events or trips.
- Assisted with bulletin board planning and design to communicate Sunday School news and updates.
- Ensured a safe environment by supervising students at all times.
- Supported special events such as field trips and holiday parties for students.
- Assisted in the development of lesson plans, activities, and crafts.
- Created an inclusive environment where each student felt respected and valued.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress in the Sunday School program.
- Provided weekly lessons based on Biblical teachings and stories.
- Managed classroom supplies inventory, equipment, and materials necessary for teaching activities.
- Organized and facilitated Sunday School classes for children ages 4 to 12 years old.
Kitchen Trainer
Chick-fil-A
Spartanburg, SC
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Coached team members on the importance of following recipes accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all health department regulations.
- Provided hands-on training to new kitchen staff on proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Encouraged positive communication between all departments within the restaurant setting.
- Demonstrated knife skills, cooking techniques, and other culinary processes to trainees.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Educated employees on proper portion control techniques used in the restaurant industry.
- Promoted teamwork among crew members through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Demonstrated proper use of kitchen equipment and safety protocols.
- Ensured that all food items were properly labeled, stored, rotated, and disposed of according to safety protocols.
- Provided assistance during peak times by helping out in the kitchen when needed.
- Mentored new hires on proper cash handling methods, food preparation standards, product knowledge, customer service protocols.
Barista Trainer
Starbucks Ingles
Spartanburg, SC
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked with new employees on procedures and policies, interacting with customers, cleaning areas and making orders.
- Taught team members how to make latest drinks and correctly perform new procedures.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
- Prepared numerous varieties of hot and iced drinks with high accuracy and consistently strong customer satisfaction.
- Enthusiastically engaged customers during busy periods to keep mood light and fun.
- Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
- Gave samples of popular coffee and tea blends to create sales opportunities.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and heating equipment.
- Protected customers by regularly cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment.
- Educated customers on beverage menu items and provided samples of daily brews.
- Brewed coffee in batches, keeping watchful eye on levels to avoid empty machines during peak shop hours.
- Listened to customer desires and needs to recommend optimal products.
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
- Restocked counter and customer areas to maintain adequate items levels for expected needs.
- Conducted on-site trainings for baristas in proper brewing techniques and customer service etiquette.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure adherence to company standards.
- Prepared reports summarizing the results of each training session.
- Demonstrated safe working environment protocols while instructing baristas on how to properly operate espresso machines, grinders, brewers.
Education
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Compliance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Tool operation
- Hand and Foot Coordination
- Warehouse Operations
- Valid Driver's License
- Hand and power tools
- Effective Communication
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Machine Operation
- Troubleshooting
- Attention to Detail
- Plant Safety
- Deadline Adherence
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Heavy Lifting
- Customer Service
- Strong Work Ethic
- Following Instructions
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Production Line Work
- Safe Machine Operation
- Teamwork and Communication
- Line Work
- Positive Attitude
- Teaching Bible Stories
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Patience and Tolerance
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Team Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Event Planning
- Lesson development
- Milk steaming
- Espresso preparation
- Cleanliness standards
- Coffee expertise
- Grinder calibration
- Latte art mastery
- Leadership experience
Affiliations
- Play sports such as volleyball, soccer, basketball
- Singing
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Professional
Timeline
Operator
Magna Seating
02.2024 - Current
Kitchen Trainer
Chick-fil-A
06.2023 - 02.2024
Barista Trainer
Starbucks Ingles
02.2022 - 06.2023
Sunday School Teacher
Bethesda Ukrainian Gospel Church
09.2021 - Current
Penn Foster Career School
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