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Paul Cunningham
Tetra Top Operator Retired
Cedar City,UT
Summary
Versatile professional with 20 years in manufacturing as a machine operator and relief, skilled in SQF, HACCP, and forklift operations. Experienced in medical support roles as a surgical orderly and EMT, with strong analytical, critical thinking, and computer skills. Background includes customer service, security supervision, and team leadership in retail and food service environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Dayshift machine operator/relief
Western quality foods
09.2005 - 02.2026
- Operated machines producing milk-based products, maintaining high quality and efficiency throughout production shifts.
- Provided relief for operators during breaks and lunches, ensuring continuous workflow and reducing downtime.
- Trained to operate all machines and certified in forklift operation, increasing team flexibility and operational coverage.
- Maintained water treatment plant on premises, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Utilized computer literacy and analytical thinking to troubleshoot issues; SQF and HACCP trained to uphold food safety protocols.
- Trained in minimum maintenance to keep operations running.
- trained in warehouse for coverage in order to keep all aspects of the plant operation running and minimize downtime.
- As relief responsible to keep shift running, help operators figure out issues to minimize downtime and product safety
- Operated production equipment to maintain consistent food processing and packaging flow.
- Lab tech testing and approving product. data entry of results and releasing od product produced.
OR orderly
Dixie Regional Medical Center
06.2004 - 09.2005
- Set up operating rooms with necessary equipment, ensuring preparation for surgical procedures.
- Transported patients from staging to operating rooms, enhancing surgical workflow and ensuring patient safety.
- Assisted with patient setup according to nursing staff instructions.
- Transported biohazard samples and performed breakdown and cleaning of OR after surgery, maintaining sterile environments.
- all other activities as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted nursing staff with routine patient support and positioning tasks.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, stretchers, and patient care areas.
Technician
Circle four farms
05.1998 - 06.2004
- Performed various functions including care and welfare of animals, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Conducted data entry and tracking, supporting accurate record-keeping and operational efficiency.
EMT
Beaver Ambulance
06.1999 - 05.2002
- Provided EMT basic and intermediate care, delivering emergency medical services in high-pressure situations.
- Completed all duties associated with EMT roles, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Wrote detailed reports and maintained patient care documentation, supporting continuity of care and compliance.
Security Officer
Oasis Hotel and Casino
04.1998 - 08.2001
- Provided security for casino and hotel, ensuring guest and staff safety across multiple shifts.
- Worked as dispatch, shift assistant supervisor, and regular security officer, demonstrating adaptability and leadership.
- Composed incident and security reports, maintaining accurate records for compliance and investigations.
Wal-Mart Associate
Walmart
08.1994 - 08.1996
- Worked as a floor associate and floater, supporting multiple departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Managed department inventory control and price setting as department manager, optimizing stock levels and sales accuracy.
- Served as customer service manager, overseeing opening and closing procedures for cashiers and front end operations.
- Handled receiving and stocking duties, maintaining organized inventory and efficient product flow.
Taco Bell Crew Member
Tacobell of Havelock
06.1993 - 05.1994
- Prepared front and back line food items, ensuring quality and timely service during peak hours.
- Operated fryer and performed outside maintenance, supporting cleanliness and operational efficiency.
- Managed cashier responsibilities, providing accurate transactions and friendly customer service.
Hardees shift leader
Hardee's inc.
07.1985 - 06.1993
- Supervised shifts by directing employees, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to company standards.
- Closed out cash registers and managed ordering and receiving, maintaining accurate financial and inventory records.
- Performed cook, cashier, and drive-thru cashier duties, demonstrating versatility and efficiency.
- Handled ground maintenance, supporting a clean and safe restaurant environment.
Education
College - Major in Psychology, minor criminal justice with juvenile justice emphasis, minor sociology
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT05-2010
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Havelock High School
Havelock, NC06-1984
Skills
- HIPAA
- Retail management
- Depositing cash
- Data entry
- Load & Unload trailers and racking
- Warehouse Experience
- Forklift
- Payment card processing
- Animal welfare
- Microsoft Office
- Loss Prevention
- Stocking
- Supervising Experience
- Balancing cash drawers
- Computer Literacy
- Water treatment management
- Inventory Control
- Word processing
- Cash register operations
- Retail sales - Retail sales experience (1-2 years)
- Organizational skills
- Store opening and closing procedures
- Writing Skills
- Sample/tissue transport in hospital environment
- EMT Experience both basic and intermediate
- Shift Management
- SQF and Haccp training and compliance
- Strong work ethics
- use of radio communication
Accomplishments
PsyChi Honor society lifetime membershif
Certification
Driver's License, Forklift Certification
Interests
Timeline
Dayshift machine operator/relief
Western quality foods
09.2005 - 02.2026
OR orderly
Dixie Regional Medical Center
06.2004 - 09.2005
EMT
Beaver Ambulance
06.1999 - 05.2002
Technician
Circle four farms
05.1998 - 06.2004
Security Officer
Oasis Hotel and Casino
04.1998 - 08.2001
Wal-Mart Associate
Walmart
08.1994 - 08.1996
Taco Bell Crew Member
Tacobell of Havelock
06.1993 - 05.1994
Hardees shift leader
Hardee's inc.
07.1985 - 06.1993
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Havelock High School
College - Major in Psychology, minor criminal justice with juvenile justice emphasis, minor sociology
Southern Utah University