Shawn Walther
Davenport,IA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Food Service Staff
Scott County Jail
Davenport, IA
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Prepared meals for inmates according to dietary requirements and restrictions.
- Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
- Delivered snacks and meal corrections to inmates to their housing units when requested.
Cook
Senior Star at Elmore Place
Davenport, IA
09.2015 - 12.2023
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously to residents' rooms.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
Bettendorf, Iowa
06.2004 - 09.2015
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Provided assistance to other departments as needed such as deliveries from vendors or contractors.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
Inventory Specialist
Walmart
Davenport, Iowa
09.2003 - 12.2003
- Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
- Assisted customers with product selection.
- Maintained a clean and orderly work area throughout the store.
- Organized stockroom shelves and racks according to company standards.
- Provided information on store policies, procedures and services to customers.
- Assisted customers with selecting merchandise and determining payment plans for layaway purchases.
- Completed paperwork accurately and in a timely manner for all transactions.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store in a friendly manner.
- Verified that all items purchased were accounted for before completing sales transaction.
- Assisted with unloading trucks of merchandise when necessary.
Crew Member
Wendys Restaurant
Walcott, Iowa
04.2003 - 07.2003
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items such as sandwiches, salads and fried food.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food handling procedures.
- Organized dining room tables with condiments, napkins and other necessities prior to seating guests.
- Greeted customers upon arrival and answered questions regarding menu items.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee drinks, soda and milkshakes according to company standards.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Informed customers about daily specials in an engaging manner.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Took orders from patrons and input selections into store computer system.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
Education
High School Diploma -
Davenport West High School
Davenport, IA06-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IASkills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Conflict Resolution
- Data Management
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Data Entry
- Supervision and leadership
- Team building
- Self-Directed
Accomplishments
- Recognized multiple time as employee of the month when catching secret shoppers when working security at Menards.
- Multiple time honorable mention employee of the year at Senior Star.
Affiliations
- Armature author/screen play and film maker.
- Sport memorabilia collector
- Supporter of local and small businesses
Certification
- Fork truck license
- Licensed security guard in Iowa and Illinois
- Serve Safe licensed
Timeline
Correctional Food Service Staff
Scott County Jail
01.2024 - 09.2024
Cook
Senior Star at Elmore Place
09.2015 - 12.2023
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
06.2004 - 09.2015
Inventory Specialist
Walmart
09.2003 - 12.2003
Crew Member
Wendys Restaurant
04.2003 - 07.2003
High School Diploma -
Davenport West High School
Some College (No Degree) - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Eastern Iowa Community College District