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Rodney A Newkirk

Norwood,MA

Summary

Proven Maintenance Engineer at Wholefoods, adept in fostering client relationships and enhancing project outcomes through exceptional communication and technical documentation skills. Achieved significant improvements in food safety as a Prep Food Supervisor, demonstrating ServeSafe expertise and a commitment to cost control. Skilled in Power Jack operation, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills vital for operational efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintaince Engineer

Wholefoods
10.2009 - 07.2024
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.

Floater Team Member

Wholefoods
02.2021 - 03.2023
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Durning my time as a Floater I worked in Receiving 4 days a week. I learn the how to open and close dept. I learn Irma and how to scan in merchandise.Proper temps,vendors scan in ,receiving trucks and unloading trucks.I also have Power Jack knowledge


Grocery Team Member

Wholefoods
02.2016 - 03.2020
  • Collaborated with team members to complete daily tasks, ensuring smooth operation of the grocery store.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, answering questions and helping customers locate items.
  • Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
  • Maintained dairy department stock level, taking products from cooler to sales floor, opening cases and stocking on shelves in appropriate locations.

Prep Food Supervisor

Wholefoods
10.2009 - 10.2015
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate food preparation, attentive service, and proactive problem resolution.
  • Improved food safety standards by implementing thorough training programs and regular inspections.
  • Kept costs under control by managing portions and minimizing food waste caused by overcooking.
  • Assessed staffing requirements regularly to ensure proper coverage during peak periods without compromising service quality or exceeding labor cost budgets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Murfreesboro High
06.1985

Skills

Power Jack certified

ServeSafe

Finish many of Courses on within Wholefoods job site

Languages

English

Timeline

Floater Team Member

Wholefoods
02.2021 - 03.2023

Grocery Team Member

Wholefoods
02.2016 - 03.2020

Maintaince Engineer

Wholefoods
10.2009 - 07.2024

Prep Food Supervisor

Wholefoods
10.2009 - 10.2015

High School Diploma -

Murfreesboro High
Rodney A Newkirk