Stephen Klootwyk
Michigan City,USA
Summary
Dedicated and dependable professional eager to contribute to a dynamic team while fostering personal and organizational growth. Quick to learn and adapt, with a strong work ethic that drives success in various tasks. Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer, ready to bring enthusiasm and commitment to a new role. Seeking opportunities that promote mutual enrichment and development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACC Team Lead
Walmart
Michigan City, IN
12.2024 - Current
- Oversee Auto Care Center Operations and Workflow
- Supervise Technicians and Service Writers
- Perform All ACC Service Area Roles
- Manage Supplies and Modulars
- Complete Weekly and Annual Reviews
- Perform Daily Monthly and Yearly Equipment Preventative Maintenance and Logs
- Ensure Proper Staffing for Demand
- Ensure Associates are Properly Trained
- Finalize Tire Audits
Overnight Team Lead
Walmart
Michigan City, IN
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Supervise Stocking Operations
- Manage Inventory
- Ensure Sales Floor is Clean
- Clean Up Back Stocking Area
- Complete Equipment Maintenance Logs
- Trained and mentored team members on efficient stocking and inventory management practices.
- Coordinated workflow, optimizing product placement to enhance customer accessibility and satisfaction.
- Supervise overnight operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and company policies.
Service Technician
Walmart
Michigan City, IN
09.2022 - 04.2024
- I worked on vehicles in a safe and timely matter. That includes tires, batteries, lights oil changes and other minor repairs or services. I am also required to clean and maintain the shop. And put away freight. I handle tire deliveries and battery deliveries as well.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Michigan City, IN
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to optimize sales potential and visual appeal.
- Trained new associates on store procedures and customer engagement best practices.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, fostering loyalty and positive brand perception.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Chef
LE PEEP
Valparaiso, IN
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation.
- Conducted quality control checks to maintain consistency in food taste and appearance.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Mission BBQ
Merrillville, IN
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure food quality and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff in food preparation and service techniques.
- Developed staff schedules to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency during peak hours.
- Managed daily kitchen operations, delegating tasks among staff members to optimize workflow and maintain high-quality standards.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Chef
Symphony of Chesterton
Chesterton, IN
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Developed seasonal menus, incorporating fresh ingredients and innovative recipes.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Dock Worker
ABF Freight
Sauk Village, IL
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently load and unload freight shipments.
- Upheld high-quality standards for all handled goods while meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
- Inspected cargo for proper packaging to meet safety and security regulations.
Education
General/ Prerequisites -
Lake Central High School
Saint John, IN06-2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Stocking (Less than 1 year) (5 years)
- Retail management
- Restaurant Management
- Merchandising
- Oil Change
- Inventory control
- Service Technician Experience
- Stock management experience
- Leadership
- Food Service
- Kitchen
- Customer Service (3 years) (10 years)
- Food Prep
- Artist (10 years)
- Team management
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Cooking (5 years)
- Chef
- Store management
- Cash handling
- Assistant manager experience
- Supervising experience
- Management
- Cash register
Accomplishments
Led my Auto Center Associates through one our stores best inventories in its history while maintaining a safe workplace and was rated a top service center in the nation.
Certification
- Forklift Certified Present I am certified by Walmart to use a fork lift.
- Driver's License
- Dementia training Present Certified to help and assist people with dementia.
- ServSafe Certification August 2017 to August 2019 Food handling training food handler certificate ServSafe Food Handler
Timeline
ACC Team Lead
Walmart
12.2024 - Current
Overnight Team Lead
Walmart
04.2024 - 12.2024
Service Technician
Walmart
09.2022 - 04.2024
Sales Associate
Walmart
04.2021 - 02.2022
Chef
LE PEEP
08.2020 - 04.2021
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Mission BBQ
01.2020 - 08.2020
Dock Worker
ABF Freight
06.2018 - 09.2018
Chef
Symphony of Chesterton
02.2017 - 10.2019
General/ Prerequisites -
Lake Central High School
CarFax 2025 Top Rated Service Center
Voted best of the best in the nation by our customers