Patrick Graham
Sutter,CA
Summary
Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Head Roaster
Crazy 4 Nuts
Sutter, Ca Geary, Okla., CA
03.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Setting roasting and Selling Cinnamon Roasted nut for farmers markets, festival, fairs and the College Softball World Series in Oklahoma.
Butcher
Nobles Mobile Butcher
Colusa, CA
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Received and processed customer orders for meat products.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas to maintain health standards.
- Prepared cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry to customer specifications.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about product selection.
- Assisted customers with special orders or requests for certain cuts of meat.
- Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed at all times while preparing food.
- Displayed a professional attitude when interacting with customers or colleagues.
- Traviling to private farms and homes to dispatch animals to be transported to butcher shops.
Butcher
Scott Cattle Co llc
El Reno, OK
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Received and processed customer orders for meat products.
- Organized and maintained inventory of fresh, frozen, and cured meats.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas to maintain health standards.
- Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed merchandise for sale.
- Prepared cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry to customer specifications.
- Operated slicers, grinders and other butcher shop equipment safely.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures for handling meat products.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about product selection.
- Assisted customers with special orders or requests for certain cuts of meat.
- Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed at all times while preparing food.
- Inspected meats for quality assurance before selling them to customers.
- Performed minor maintenance tasks on butcher shop equipment as needed.
- Displayed a professional attitude when interacting with customers or colleagues.
- Adhered to store policies regarding sanitation protocols during preparation of foods.
- Utilized knives appropriately when cutting raw meats into portions or steaks.
- Maintained a clean working environment by regularly mopping floors and wiping down surfaces.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Processed sides of beef, whole pigs, chickens and other animals to separate into individual cuts.
- Accepted and examined quality and correctness of daily meat deliveries.
- Complied with federal, state and local sanitation regulations and department procedures.
- Trained employees on safety and protective clothing guidelines to minimize injuries.
- Expertly deboned and trimmed meats with precision to minimize waste.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and hygiene standards in meat preparation and storage.
- Trained new staff in butchering techniques, safety protocols, and customer service.
- Utilized knowledge of animal anatomy to efficiently break down carcasses into retail cuts.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of butchering equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Packaged, weighed, and labeled meat products accurately for retail sale.
Caregiver
Self Employed Web
Sutter, CA
08.2013 - 06.2020
- My Mother had Alzhimers and I was the main caregivers.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Owner
Huskey Commpression llc
Sutter, CA
11.2009 - 11.2013
- Natural gas production. Maintained gas wells, well pads and roads in all aspects.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
Pumper/Operator
Slawson Exploration
Sutter, CA
08.1996 - 10.2009
- Monitored production and injection wells, recorded data such as pressures, temperatures, and volumes.
- Adjusted wellhead valves to control pressure and maintain desired production rates.
- Operated pumps, compressors, engines, generators, separators and related equipment.
- Maintained records of gas produced from each well and reported daily production figures to supervisor.
- Maintained records of gas produced from each well and reported daily production figures to supervisor.
- Performed routine maintenance on pumping units including changing oils and greasing bearings.
- Inspected pump jacks for wear or damage to parts; performed repairs when necessary.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls regarding malfunctioning pumps or other equipment issues.
- Assisted in the installation of new pumps, pipes, valves and other components at pumping sites.
- Analyzed various reports to identify any irregularities in production processes.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing operations by studying trends in production data.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all job duties.
- Provided technical support for other members of the team during emergency situations.
- Kept a detailed log book recording all activities related to the operation of pumps.
- Troubleshot problems with electrical and mechanical systems used in well operations.
- Inspected pipelines for leaks or signs of corrosion; repaired damaged sections when needed.
- Documented all work completed on wellsites including adjustments made to equipment settings.
- Operated properties to comply with regulatory, environmental and safety requirements.
- Wore appropriate protective equipment to prevent injury or incident.
- Monitored meter calibrations, rates and pressures on injection and disposal wells.
- Reported unsafe working conditions to professionals via written reports.
- Completed basic repairs and escalated major maintenance requirements to proper personnel.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fillmore High
Fillmore, CA06-1986
Skills
- Marketing tactics
- Budget Administration
- Business Management
- Business Planning
- Marketing
- Verbal and written communication
- Hiring and staffing
- Customer Relations
Affiliations
- I love everything outdoors. Hunt, fish, camp, hiking, backpacking etc etc.
- I also help with a Baja off road race team for the past 15 yrs.
Timeline
Butcher
Nobles Mobile Butcher
07.2023 - 08.2024
Butcher
Scott Cattle Co llc
08.2022 - 06.2024
Owner/Head Roaster
Crazy 4 Nuts
03.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Self Employed Web
08.2013 - 06.2020
Owner
Huskey Commpression llc
11.2009 - 11.2013
Pumper/Operator
Slawson Exploration
08.1996 - 10.2009
High School Diploma -
Fillmore High
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