Richard Swinton Jr.
Albion,MI
Summary
Well versed in a multitude of different positions. Experienced with operating and maintaining factory machinery to ensure smooth production flow. Utilizes problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and address issues promptly, maintaining high productivity levels. Track record of working collaboratively in team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Cleaner
HES
Albion, MI
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of assigned areas following established protocols.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including buffers and vacuums, to maintain facility standards.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance issues and report them promptly.
Cashier
Speedway
Albion, MI
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Responsible for delivering fast, friendly, and reliable service to all customers while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized store environment. This role plays a key part in creating a positive customer experience, supporting daily store operations, and ensuring Speedway’s high service standards are met.
- Speedway LLC is one of the largest and most recognized convenience store chains in the United States, known for providing fast, friendly service and a broad range of quality products. With thousands of locations across the country, Speedway offers customers a reliable place to fuel up, grab essentials, and enjoy quick, convenient shopping around the clock.
Factory Worker
woodworth
homer, MI
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Work with industrial machinery to complete all plant part stacking packing & sorting in a timely manner
- Heat treating plant with industrial machinery
Production Worker
Prairie farms
Battle Creek, MI
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Hard-working and reliable production team member with hands-on experience in fast-paced dairy manufacturing environments. Skilled in operating equipment, packaging products, maintaining cleanliness, and meeting strict quality and safety standards set by Prairie Farms. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to follow procedures to ensure efficient and accurate production.
Quality Inspector
Stratosphere Quality
Jonesville, MI
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Responsible for auditing products as they come off the production line performing inspections to ensure product is in working order.
Inspector
Steward Industries
Marshall, MI
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Reliable and detail-oriented production worker with hands-on experience in manufacturing and assembly environments at Steward Industries. Skilled in operating machinery, assembling components, performing inspections, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Known for strong teamwork, consistent productivity, and the ability to follow quality and safety standards to ensure efficient operations.
Cook
Pizza Hut
Albion, MI
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Fast, reliable, and customer-focused cook with experience preparing high-quality menu items in a busy Pizza Hut kitchen. Skilled in food preparation, operating ovens, maintaining cleanliness, and following strict safety and quality standards. Known for efficiency, teamwork, and the ability to keep up with high-volume rushes.
Sales Associate
Vikings Locker Room
Minneapolis, MN
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Friendly, motivated, and customer-focused sales associate with experience supporting daily retail operations at Viking Locker Room. Skilled in customer service, merchandising, product knowledge, and maintaining an organized sales floor. Known for creating a positive shopping experience, processing transactions accurately, and helping customers find the right team merchandise and apparel.
Pharmacy Customer Service Representative
Alorica
Mendota Heights, MN
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Dedicated and patient-focused customer service representative with experience supporting pharmacy operations in a high-volume call center environment at Alorica. Skilled in handling inbound calls, processing prescription inquiries, assisting patients with medication questions, and resolving issues with accuracy and professionalism. Known for strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to navigate multiple systems while providing excellent service.
- Take inbound calls that help guide, physicians, and pharmacists in trouble shooting so that the members can get their medication.
Associate
SEA LIFE Minnesota – Mall of America
Bloomington, MN
10.2016 - 12.2016
Cook/Cashier
Wingstop
Brooklyn Park, MN
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Cook clean make sure the store is in order make good food and keep customers happy.
Sales Associate
Foot Locker
Bloomington, MN
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Ensured that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service. Maintained an awareness of all promotions and advertisements. Accurately and efficiently ring in register and accurately maintain all cash. Communicated customer requests to management. Maintained orderly appearance of register area and supplies stocked. Any other tasks as assigned from time to time by any manager.
Sales Associate/Cashier
Lucky Brand Jeans
Bloomington, MN
11.2015 - 11.2015
Sales Associate
Zumies
Bloomington, MN
11.2015 - 11.2015
- Ensure great customer service while also greeting and helping customers with any problems they have. Making sure the store is in orderly fashion assisting with any task asked by staff while maintaining a steady work environment.
Sales Associate
Macy's
Bloomington, MN
04.2015 - 07.2015
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs. Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices. Maintain records related to sales.
Barback
Levy Restaurants
Minneapolis, MN
07.2014 - 03.2015
- I was a Runner doing things such as stocking organizing placing liquor in the correct spots cleaning different areas of the building greeting people as I see them and documenting the amount of liquor used in that work day as well as setting up for events days prior.
- A big impact because I was the one getting the liquor to the people in there suites and party helping them enjoy the Twolves experience more.
Education
Diploma -
Washburn High School
Minneapolis, MN05-2012
Skills
- Production
- Machine operation
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Decision making aptitude
- Manufacturing
- Packaging operations
- Assembly line work
Section name
- Minneapolis Public Housing Authority
- Administrative Assistant
- 06/2010 - 09/2010
- Minneapolis, MN
- Answered phones and greeted guests. Sorted and filed papers like memorandum, invoices and letters. Assisted senior clerk or other support staff in administrative functions. Photocopied necessary documents and filing them properly. Also dealt with data entry and spreadsheets. Learned the system a little each day.
Timeline
General Cleaner
HES
03.2026 - 05.2026
Factory Worker
woodworth
11.2022 - 03.2023
Cashier
Speedway
07.2022 - 08.2025
Production Worker
Prairie farms
11.2019 - 01.2020
Quality Inspector
Stratosphere Quality
06.2019 - 09.2019
Inspector
Steward Industries
12.2018 - 04.2019
Cook
Pizza Hut
10.2017 - 05.2018
Pharmacy Customer Service Representative
Alorica
01.2017 - 07.2017
Associate
SEA LIFE Minnesota – Mall of America
10.2016 - 12.2016
Sales Associate
Vikings Locker Room
07.2016 - 12.2017
Cook/Cashier
Wingstop
05.2016 - 07.2016
Sales Associate/Cashier
Lucky Brand Jeans
11.2015 - 11.2015
Sales Associate
Zumies
11.2015 - 11.2015
Sales Associate
Foot Locker
09.2015 - 12.2015
Sales Associate
Macy's
04.2015 - 07.2015
Barback
Levy Restaurants
07.2014 - 03.2015
Diploma -
Washburn High School