Team Leadership: Supervised 15–20 kitchen staff to ensure efficient, high-quality daily operations.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlined workflows to improve productivity and reduce service times.
Training & Safety Compliance: Trained new line cooks and enforced food safety and workplace regulations.
Risk Management: Monitored operations to maintain health code compliance and protect personnel and assets.
Engineering Co-op/Intern
SABIC Innovative Plastics
Mount Vernon, IN
08.2024 - 12.2024
Project Engineering: Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to solve operational challenges.
Process Optimization: Implemented safe, cost-effective improvements to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
Technical Communication: Prepared project proposals and presented findings to senior management.
Workplace Safety: Worked in hazardous chemical and mechanical environments following strict safety protocols.
Sales Associate
Wallis Companies
Steelville and Rolla, MO
07.2022 - 02.2024
Customer Assistance: Resolved customer questions and concerns.
Team Collaboration: Maintained an organized, positive store environment.
Food Safety: Followed proper food handling and safety standards.
Customer Relations & Cash Handling: Processed transactions accurately while delivering professional service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO
05.2028
H.S. Diploma -
Steelville High School
Steelville, MO
05.2023
Skills
Technical & Engineering Skills: Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Microsoft Excel, Process Engineering, Rotating Equipment, Fluid System Equipment, Data Analysis
Project & Operations Skills: Project Management, Project Proposal Development
Hands-On & Safety Skills: Minor Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical Safety Training, Automotive Repair
Leadership & Soft Skills: Team Leadership, Creative Thinking