Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Will Berger

Lee's Summit,MO

Summary

Competent and quick learner who is motivated by results. Always looking for ways to turn problems into solutions. Pays close attention to details, patterns, and behaviors. Have been Team Lead at my current job for two years, but have been a leader most of my life. However, still able to follow instructions and respect authority. Great at working with others, but can also work independently. Knowledgeable about firearm use and firearm safety.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

IPL Plastics
03.2023 - Current
  • Retrieve necessary materials for team members to continue work in a "non-stop" environment.
  • Provide sufficient break periods for each team member throughout the twelve-hour shift.
  • Keep work area(s) clean and uncluttered to ensure they remain safe and non-hazardous.
  • Collect records of wasted/scrapped product, defective parts, and machine downtime.
  • Assist team members with workload and cooperate with quality assurance members to ensure quality of product.
  • Troubleshoot and fix/restart machines safley, and accurately.
  • Transport finished product to receiving warehouse.

Thrower

Constable Sanitation
07.2021 - 04.2023
  • Ride on the back of a rear loader trash truck through all temperatures and weather.
  • Retrieve and dispose of customer's garbage
  • Accommodate customer's specific requests consistently every week.
  • Assist truck driver while dumping garbage at the landfill.

Pizza Maker/Night Closer

Minsky’s Pizza
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • Topped pizzas with correct ingredients based on customer's specific requests.
  • Preemptively cut and rolled dough to correct sizes and weights to prepare for coming orders.
  • Learned and memorized menu items and specials to improve my speed and also provide accurate instructions to new employees.
  • Prepared/cut extra dough/toppings on the fly when needed.
  • Assign closing responsibilities to each kitchen employee and ensure they are completed before allowing them to clock out.
  • Finish closing the kitchen by turning off equipment and mopping floor

Pizza Maker

Savelli's Pizza Pasta & Subs
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Communicated with kitchen and front-of-house staff to complete dinner/lunch rushes and maintain safety and timely order fulfillment.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for efficient pizza making, ensuring no cross contamination when preparing orders.
  • Started off doing dishes and was eventually promoted to pizza maker.
  • Learned all menu items including pasta dishes and subs as well as pizza.
  • Assisted with closing responsibilities.

Retail Sales Associate

Bike America
08.2016 - 03.2018
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
  • Researched brands and products to gain knowledge that would better advise customers on their purchases.
  • Put together new bikes and arrange bikes for sale in a categorized fashion.

Deli Cook

Bout Thyme Deli
05.2015 - 06.2016
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure efficient production and adherence to food safety standards.
  • Reduced wait times for customers by quickly preparing made-to-order dishes without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Streamlined prep processes by creating an effective workflow that reduced preparation time without compromising product quality.
  • Trained new staff members on proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols to maintain consistent performance levels across the team.
  • Started as a dishwasher and was promoted to deli cook when I was old enough.
  • Learned all menu items and prepped ingredients daily.

Education

Lee's Summit High School
Lee's Summit

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical thinking
  • Overseeing daily activities
  • Task prioritization
  • Team leadership
  • Reliability
  • Safety processes and procedures
  • Employee evaluation
  • Active listening
  • Complaint resolution
  • Process improvement
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

Team Leader

IPL Plastics
03.2023 - Current

Thrower

Constable Sanitation
07.2021 - 04.2023

Pizza Maker/Night Closer

Minsky’s Pizza
06.2019 - 05.2021

Pizza Maker

Savelli's Pizza Pasta & Subs
08.2018 - 05.2019

Retail Sales Associate

Bike America
08.2016 - 03.2018

Deli Cook

Bout Thyme Deli
05.2015 - 06.2016

Lee's Summit High School