Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
GPA
Roles And Responsibilities
References
Additional Information
Interests
Timeline
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SHAWN FORTUNE

POST FALLS,ID

Summary

Focused candidate adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

PAPÉ MACHINERY
10.2019 - Current
  • Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service
  • Performed routine and preventative maintenance on dozers, log loaders, excavators and other heavy equipment
  • Diagnosed various issues using knowledge, manual testing and computer-aided tools, such as John Deere's Service Advisor
  • Installed attachments such as thumb kits and hydraulic quick-couplers depending on customer's needs
  • Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair
  • Communicated with customer base and shop to maintain standards and reach goals on shop efficiency
  • Ran diagnostic procedures for electrical issues
  • Performed DOT inspections regularly.
  • Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.

KITCHEN MANAGER

Nadine's Mexican Restaurant
03.2016 - 02.2019
  • Delegate job responsibilities among other kitchen staff to prepare for services
  • Prepare weekly work schedules depending on workers availability
  • Maintain certain standards pertaining to food quality/service
  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
  • Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation
  • Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods
  • Keep records and accounts
  • Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff
  • Prepare and cook meals throughout the course of the day
  • Communicate with the front-of-house staff to reference any items the kitchen may be out of stock
  • Begin food prep for the following day during down times in the kitchen
  • Clean and maintain a sanitary kitchen through delegation of duties to dishwashers and food preparers
  • Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.

Assistant Manager

Perma Column
06.2012 - 03.2016
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Education

Bachelor's - Business Management

LEWIS & CLARK STATE COLLEGE
Coeur D'Alene, ID
08.2022 - 12.2024

Associate - Business Management

NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE
Coeur D'Alene, ID
08.2019 - 05.2022

Associate - Diesel Technology

NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE
Coeur D'Alene, ID
05.2016 - 05.2019

Skills

    Organization & Delegation

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Certification

Section 608 Refrigerant Certification

GPA

  • Lewis-Clark State College 3.66

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Communicate through email to sales team and service department to establish objectives.
  • Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service
  • Performed routine and preventative maintenance on dozers, log loaders, excavators and other heavy equipment
  • Diagnosed various issues using knowledge, manual testing and computer-aided tools, such as John Deere's Service Advisor
  • Installed attachments such as thumb kits and hydraulic quick-couplers depending on customer's needs.
  • Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
  • Communicated with customer base and shop to maintain standards and reach goals on shop efficiency.
  • Troubleshot problems and implemented solutions to fix issues with brakes
  • Ran diagnostic procedures for electrical issues
  • Replaced worn wheel bearings and manually replaced tires on rims such as split-rings
  • Performed DOT inspections regularly.
  • Delegate job responsibilities among other kitchen staff to prepare for services.
  • Prepare weekly work schedules depending on workers availability.
  • Maintain certain standards pertaining to food quality/service.
  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
  • Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
  • Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
  • Keep records and accounts.
  • Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.
  • Prepare and cook meals throughout the course of the day.
  • Communicate with the front-of-house staff to reference any items the kitchen may be out of stock.
  • Begin food prep for the following day during down times in the kitchen.
  • Clean and maintain a sanitary kitchen through delegation of duties to dishwashers and food preparers.
  • Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.

References

References available upon request

Additional Information

I am an ambitious person and have been able to acquire a wide skillset through education and experience. When I have wanted to go after different careers I put the work in and go through the correct channels to acquire the knowledge and skills to be successful.

Interests

Investing

Financial Markets

Timeline

Bachelor's - Business Management

LEWIS & CLARK STATE COLLEGE
08.2022 - 12.2024

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

PAPÉ MACHINERY
10.2019 - Current

Associate - Business Management

NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE
08.2019 - 05.2022

Associate - Diesel Technology

NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE
05.2016 - 05.2019

KITCHEN MANAGER

Nadine's Mexican Restaurant
03.2016 - 02.2019

Assistant Manager

Perma Column
06.2012 - 03.2016
SHAWN FORTUNE