Shawn Kosecki
Midland,MI
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in logistics and event production, notably with Wolverine Fireworks Display. With experience on over 600 professional displays and 15 years of warehouse management. I've demonstrated expertise in hazardous material handling and team collaboration, leading to the successful execution of complex projects. Excelled in mentoring peers and enhancing operational safety, showcasing a keen attention to detail and a robust willingness to learn.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Tiny Apple Store
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with team to craft high-quality apple cider donuts.
- Utilized forklift and pallet jack to transport and unload bakery ingredients from delivery vehicles.
- Executed routine cleaning schedules daily to uphold cleanliness of work environment and tools.
- Performed daily loading and unloading of trucks for customer deliveries.
Pyrotechnician
Wolverine Fireworks Display
07.2008 - 09.2024
- Managed inventory of pyrotechnic materials, maintaining organization and ensuring proper storage according to guidelines.
- Mentored junior technicians in the field, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used in setups to ensure optimal performance throughout operations.
- Troubleshot equipment issues quickly under high-pressure situations to minimize delays or disruptions during events.
- Enhanced audience experience by designing and executing visually stunning pyrotechnic displays for various events.
- Developed detailed firing plans using specialized software to ensure precise timing and coordination of visual effects during performances.
- Operated various tools and heavy machinery to set up and execute pyrotechnic productions over a ranging array of locations and elements
- Collaborated with local fire and enforcement personnel to ensure event safety and make sure proper emergency protocols were in place
Warehouse Associate
Wolverine Fireworks Display
04.2008 - 07.2023
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50+ pounds.
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Assisted with reorganizing storage areas to accommodate changes in demand patterns or product offerings.
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Preformed general maintenance on company properties including snow removal, tree cutting, storage and building repair
Education
HS Diploma -
Beloit Memorial High School
Beloit, WI06.2007
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Truck loading and unloading
- Job site organization
- Team collaboration
- Construction
- Hazardous material handling
- Forklift and tractor operation
- Equipment operation
Hobbies
I enjoy spending as much time in nature as possible, especially with my dog. I love to hike, go camping, hunt and fish, and enjoy all that the natural world has to offer. I'm a food connoisseur who loves trying new things and regularly cooking food for others to enjoy. In my spare time I like to read, do crafty and contructive things like building and restoring furniture, fly my drones, and spend time with friends.
Timeline
Laborer
Tiny Apple Store
09.2024 - 10.2024
Pyrotechnician
Wolverine Fireworks Display
07.2008 - 09.2024
Warehouse Associate
Wolverine Fireworks Display
04.2008 - 07.2023
HS Diploma -
Beloit Memorial High School