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Nolan Buchholz

Buffalo

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Combat Engineer

U.S Army National Guard
Lockport, NY
02.2021 - Current
  • Qualified to use explosives in a foreign and domestic situation
  • Use of heavily armored vehicles for mine detection
  • Trained in Riflery and team building
  • Trained junior soldiers in combat engineering techniques, fostering skill development and operational readiness.
  • Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.

DOCCS Support/general Purpose

NYSDOCCS/NYARNG SAD
Geneseo, NY
02.2025 - 01.2026

Facilitated effective support for New York State DOCS staff during correctional facility strikes. Proactively filled officer positions in dorms to uphold safety standards. Enhanced order within dorms by resolving conflicts among prisoners. Conducted thorough bunk searches when necessary and successfully de-escalated high-stress situations, strengthening rapport with inmates.

  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Server

Red Robin
Amherst, NY
12.2024 - 02.2025
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain positive dining experience.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain high-quality food standards.
  • Supported promotional events by upselling menu items effectively to guests.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

Sandblaster

Radiant Powder Coating LLC
Depew, NY
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Prepared surfaces for sandblasting by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.
  • Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
  • Adjusted nozzle size and pressure settings on the sandblaster to achieve desired results.
  • Cleaned and maintained all sandblasting equipment after each job was completed.

Server

Tullys Good Times
Amherst, NY
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.

Crewmember

McDonald's
Amherst, NY
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
  • Restocked kitchen supplies including food products and utensils.
  • Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
  • Flipped burgers on grille
  • worked drive thru and front counter

Education

High School Diploma -

Amherst Central High School
Amherst, NY
06-2021

Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security

GCC
Batavia, NY
05-2028

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Safe hazardous waste disposal
  • Preventive Equipment Maintenance
  • Workplace professionalism
  • Collaborative team support
  • Customer interaction
  • Composed presence
  • Supervision and mentoring
  • Strong work ethic
  • Analytical thinking
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

DOCCS Support/general Purpose

NYSDOCCS/NYARNG SAD
02.2025 - 01.2026

Server

Red Robin
12.2024 - 02.2025

Sandblaster

Radiant Powder Coating LLC
03.2023 - 10.2024

Server

Tullys Good Times
08.2022 - 06.2023

Crewmember

McDonald's
02.2022 - 08.2022

Combat Engineer

U.S Army National Guard
02.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Amherst Central High School

Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security

GCC