Shawn McDonald
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in food service and logistics management. Expertise in maintaining safety compliance and efficient operations. Committed to delivering exceptional service and optimizing processes for peak performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Pitmaster
Yankee BBQ Smokehouse and Tavern
Hamburg, New York
01.2020 - Current
- managed daily food preparation and cooking operations, ensuring high-quality meats, sausage, and desserts.
- oversaw preparation and production, achieving consistent food quality and presentation standards.
- Operated, cleaned and maintained commercial smokers and cooking equipment.
- maintained clean, safe, and organized interior and exterior work areas.
- Processed daily bank deposits to ensure accurate financial records. and other daily responsibilities.
- supported overall restaurant operations, contributing to smooth and efficient day-to-day service.
warehouse manager/Motor Technician
Power-Flo Technologies
Cheektowaga, New York
02.2014 - 12.2020
- Oversaw daily shipping and receiving operations to ensure seamless logistics and inventory management.
- Coordinated truck schedules for timely deliveries and pickups, optimizing warehouse and motor shop shipments.
- Coordinated with internal teams and transportation providers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
- Collaborated with freight companies to plan and manage shipments.
- helped maintain efficient warehouse operations while meeting transportation needs.
- Performed diagnostics on electric motors to identify issues.
- Carried out disassembly and reassembly of electric motors for maintenance.
Release Analyst
Buckland Global
Buffalo, New York
09.2006 - 08.2013
- Monitored documentation and processes to ensure accurate and timely release of shipments.
- Ensured import activities complied with applicable customs regulations and company policies.
- Reviewed and evaluated documentation for customs clearance to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Coordinated with external service providers to streamline customs and logistics operations.
- Prepared and processed export summary reports.
Release Analyst
Willson International
Lewiston, New York
03.2005 - 09.2006
- monitored and checked liquidation status of customs entries to support compliance and timely clearance.
- resolved document and entry issues through communication with brokers and internal teams to maintain operational efficiency.
- Provided support in various administrative tasks to enhance workflow efficiency. with the accurate and timely processing of customs documentation
- responded to broker inquiries, reviewed documentation, and forwarded bills to ensure timely processing.
Education
Certification in Industrial Electricity - Industrial Electricity Program
Erie 1 Boces
Cheektowaga, NY02-2014
High School Diploma -
Mckinley Vocational HS
Buffalo06-2000
Skills
- Food quality management
- Production coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- CCS Certified (Customs Compliance Specialist)
- OSHA 10 Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Manager/Pitmaster
Yankee BBQ Smokehouse and Tavern
01.2020 - Current
warehouse manager/Motor Technician
Power-Flo Technologies
02.2014 - 12.2020
Release Analyst
Buckland Global
09.2006 - 08.2013
Release Analyst
Willson International
03.2005 - 09.2006
Certification in Industrial Electricity - Industrial Electricity Program
Erie 1 Boces
High School Diploma -
Mckinley Vocational HS