SHABAKA KEITA DAVIS JR
Saint Cloud,Minnesota
Summary
Physically fit Laborer experienced in site cleanup, loading and unloading materials, and operating machinery. Contributed to safer job sites by adhering to supervisor instructions and promoting teamwork, while demonstrating strong communication and multitasking abilities. Adapted to changing tasks with a commitment to learning and supporting team objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker
Post Frame Building Planning, Design & Construction
Saint Cloud, MN
01.2023 - 01.2025
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- Executed various carpentry tasks, including constructing walls and installing doors, windows, and siding, contributing to project completion.
- Measured, cut, and fitted lumber and metal components to specifications, enhancing structural integrity.
- Installed siding, roofing, trim, and structural hardware.
- Assisted in post-frame building layout by interpreting planning and design drawings to ensure accurate construction.
- Operated power tools and construction equipment safely.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills, and sanders on projects.
- Followed blueprints, specifications, and foreman instructions closely.
Head Cook
Dennys
Waite park, MN
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Prepared menu items using grill, fryer, and flat-top equipment
- Supervised kitchen line during Denny's breakfast and dinner service, ensuring timely and efficient meal preparation
- Monitored food safety, temperature checks, and sanitation standards
- Trained cooks on Denny's recipes, portioning, and plating
- Trained cooks on Denny's recipes, portioning, and plating to maintain consistency in food quality and presentation
- Managed inventory, stock rotation, and kitchen supply restocking to optimize ingredient availability and reduce waste
- Maintained clean workstations and organized closing procedures
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting in the training of less experienced cooks.
- Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed in the kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen, utensils, and storeroom to ensure a safe working environment.
Hand Packer/Package Handler
Coborns bakery
Saint Cloud, MN
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Packed products following hand packing procedures and employer quality standards.
- Packed products according to hand packing procedures, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Inspected items for defects to ensure only quality products entered shipping containers.
- Sealed cartons using tape, wraps, and hand packing materials.
- Sorted finished goods by order type and customer requirements.
- Sorted finished goods by order type and customer requirements to streamline fulfillment process.
- Cleaned work area daily to maintain safety and organization. to ensure a safe and organized environment. and maintained safe packing station conditions.
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Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Herberger's
Saint Cloud, MN
01.2017 - 01.2018
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- Unloaded freight from delivery trucks in receiving area. and sorted shipments to ensure efficient processing in receiving area
- Unloaded freight and sorted shipments in receiving area
- Inspected merchandise for damage before store placement
- Organized stockroom supplies and maintained clean work areas to support inventory management
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantities and quality against purchase orders to uphold accuracy and quality standards.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
Title
Company Name
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- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO 08.2026 - 10.2026
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Framing layout
- Fundamental carpentry
- Power tool operation
- Materials measurement
- Quality inspection
- Project supervision
- Shipping coordination
- Inventory control
- Equipment maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Construction marketing
- Fundamental carpentry
LANGUAGES
English, Native, Language, Advanced
Personal Information
Title: General Labor
Accomplishments
- Productivity and Efficiency
- Boosted daily project completion rate by 15% by reorganizing staging areas to speed up material access.
- Safety and Compliance
- Maintained a 100% accident-free record over three years by strictly following OSHA safety protocols
- Reduced site material waste by 15% through careful handling and precise inventory tracking
- Teamwork and Leadership
- Recognized by site supervisors twice for outstanding punctuality, reliability, and support during peak work rushes.
CUSTOM
- General labor
- Hardworking general laborer with 4+ years of construction and warehouse experience. Skilled in heavy lifting, site clean-up, and operating power tools with a zero-incident safety record. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
08.2026 - 10.2026
Construction Worker
Post Frame Building Planning, Design & Construction
01.2023 - 01.2025
Head Cook
Dennys
01.2021 - 01.2023
Hand Packer/Package Handler
Coborns bakery
01.2019 - 01.2020
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Herberger's
01.2017 - 01.2018
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