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Nicole Behnken

Nicole Behnken

Summary

Experienced professional in food service ready to contribute effectively. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in food preparation, customer service, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Reliable and dependable, committed to high standards and delivering quality service. Knowledgeable with a track record in driving sales growth and cultivating lasting client relationships. Success in leading sales teams to exceed targets, expanding market share, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Utilized strategic planning and effective communication to drive team performance. Background in leading production teams, ensuring operational efficiency, streamlining processes, and enhancing productivity through effective team management. Expertise in problem-solving and quality control.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Production Associate

Tesla Gigafactory 1
10.2021 - Current
  • Adept at operating manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely
  • Followed all guidelines/safety procedures
  • Capable of adapting quickly to new processes
  • Possess a true commitment to safety
  • Able to quickly learn new/reoccurring recovery faults on equipment/stations
  • Able to successfully learn multiple areas on different floors and departments
  • Electric pallet jack certified
  • Cell response certified
  • Up to date on all TESLA required learning
  • Including enrollment of MOS training
  • Supervised production workflows to ensure efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Trained and mentored junior associates on best practices and operational procedures.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced downtime.
  • Coordinated daily production schedules to optimize resource allocation and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline inventory management and reduce waste.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying inefficiencies within the production process and recommending solutions.
  • Evaluated manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality with regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.

Store Manager

Big Vista
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Managed all aspects of running store
  • Met or exceeded financial goals
  • Ex: Sales goals, customer email goals, inventory goals
  • Motivated our entire team
  • Handled product placement, display, and visual merchandising standards
  • Performed shift drawer counts
  • Viewed, packaged, and shipped out merchandise

Night Manager of Black Bear Trading Co.

Black Bear Trading Company (Up Shirt Creek)
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Manage the store at night, making sure things run smoothly.
  • Make sure everything for the store gets restocked, cleaned, and that it looks great for the next shift.
  • Applied as sales associate, and was moved up to a manager within weeks after training.
  • Make sure all of the tasks that need to be completed are happening in a timely manner.

Sales Supervisor

Sealed With a Kiss
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Was in charge of making sure as a team that we were hitting our daily and monthly goals.
  • I moved up incredibly fast because of my work ethic, ability to upsell to majority of customers, and leadership skills. Earning the title of “sales supervisor” within two months of hire.
  • Also managed an online part of the business on weekends.
  • Learned how to steam, merchandize, tag, price, and set store monthly goals.

Shift Leader

Creative Crepes
05.2017 - 02.2019
  • I was the cashier, cook, and a prep cook. Depending on the day, I would do all of it by myself some days taking on a huge volume of customers.
  • Used a POS system, closed the drawer, cleaned.

Host/Server

Chili's
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Greeted and welcomed guests. Sat guests in a fair rotation.
  • When extremely busy, I would take on tables of my own or help run food. I would also start bussing tables to make seating faster for a high volume of guests.
  • During slower times; I wiped down menus, organized my host station, swept up my area, etc.

Education

Diploma -

South Tahoe High School

Dental Assisting

Lake Tahoe Community College

Skills

  • Manufacturing
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Strong work ethic
  • Problem-solving
  • Hand and power tools
  • Quick learner
  • Multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Positive attitude and energy
  • Team oriented
  • Fast-paced environment

Certification

  • I have a Serv Safe Certificate.
  • Electric pallet jack certified through TESLA.

Timeline

Lead Production Associate

Tesla Gigafactory 1
10.2021 - Current

Store Manager

Big Vista
03.2021 - 08.2021

Night Manager of Black Bear Trading Co.

Black Bear Trading Company (Up Shirt Creek)
06.2020 - 03.2021

Sales Supervisor

Sealed With a Kiss
02.2019 - 06.2019

Host/Server

Chili's
01.2018 - 06.2018

Shift Leader

Creative Crepes
05.2017 - 02.2019

Diploma -

South Tahoe High School

Dental Assisting

Lake Tahoe Community College

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