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Shawn Traxson

Overland Park

Summary

Experienced food service professional adept in managing fast-paced environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in staff training, inventory management, and customer service, ensuring high standards and efficiency. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. Adept at maintaining peak health, safety, and sanitation compliance in fast-paced retail and food environments.

Work History

Cook

Sonic Drive In
Overland Park, KS
2025 - 2026
  • Re-hired by a previous employer to support high-volume food service operations, instantly stepping back into managing fast-paced customer orders.
  • Ensured consistency and quality in food items by adhering to standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspace.
  • Assisted in training new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients.

Full Time Family Caregiver

Self
Overland Park, KS
2022 - 2025
  • Stepped away from the workforce to provide dedicated, full-time care and logistics management for a family member.
  • Effectively managed complex daily schedules, coordinated medical appointments, and balanced household logistics.
  • Provided daily personal care and assistance to individuals with varying needs.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to enhance quality of life.

Assistant Manager/Cook

Sonic Drive In
Overland Park, KS
2015 - 2022
  • Successfully trained and onboarded new recruits, walking them through standard food safety, hygiene protocols, and restaurant guidelines.
  • Maintained 100% attendance and operational reliability during the COVID-19 quarantine, strictly enforcing contactless POS transactions and safety mandates.
  • Handled food prep, clean-up, and stocking duties in compliance with rigorous health department regulations.
  • Assisted in training new team members on operational procedures and customer service standards.
  • Coordinated daily shift schedules to optimize staff coverage and improve service efficiency.
  • Implemented inventory management practices, reducing waste and ensuring product availability..

Head Groundskeeper

Georgetown Apartment Complex
Shawnee, KS
2012 - 2015
  • Led maintenance and groundskeeping operations for a large property, managing facilities upkeep, safety inspections, and outdoor curb appeal.
  • Supervised property aesthetics and tool/equipment inventory, ensuring all equipment was tracked, ordered, and maintained safely.
  • Improved staff productivity by providing ongoing training and support to groundskeeping team members.
  • Elevated visitor experience with well-maintained walkways, signage, seating areas, and other amenities.

Shipping Coordinator

Future Graphics
Lenexa, KS
2009 - 2012
  • Maintained accurate documentation for all shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimizing potential liabilities.
  • Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
  • Ensured timely deliveries with effective communication between warehouse staff, carriers, and customers.
  • Oversaw warehouse crew stocking inventory and preparing loads.

Education

Associate - HVAC

Vatterott College
Kansas City, MO

Skills

  • Customer service excellence
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Inventory Control & Stock Ordering
  • POS System Experience
  • New Employee Training & Mentorship
  • Food Safety, Sanitation, & Hygiene Protocols
  • High-Volume Food Preparation
  • Property & Facilities Maintenance

Timeline

Cook

Sonic Drive In
2025 - 2026

Full Time Family Caregiver

Self
2022 - 2025

Assistant Manager/Cook

Sonic Drive In
2015 - 2022

Head Groundskeeper

Georgetown Apartment Complex
2012 - 2015

Shipping Coordinator

Future Graphics
2009 - 2012

Associate - HVAC

Vatterott College

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