Shuttle Car Operator at Coronado Coal (2025-03 – Present)
Operating shuttle cars and machinery in mining operations with focus on equipment maintenance and team training.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
Operations Supervisor at Kellanova (2024-08 – Present)
Managing daily operations and leading union employees in a manufacturing environment with focus on efficiency and strategic planning.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Contributed to long-term strategic planning discussions within the leadership team to help shape future direction for the business unit.
- Managed 12 to 20 hourly union employees on a daily basis.
Roof Bolter Operator at Coronado Coal (2022-11 – 2024-08)
Installing and maintaining roof bolts in mining operations with emphasis on safety and structural stability.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure proper installation and alignment of roof bolts, resulting in stable work environment.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting and maintaining bolting equipment.
- Assisted in training new operators on proper use of roof bolting equipment.
- Contributed to overall mine stability by accurately drilling holes for bolt placement according to mine roof control plan.
- Reduced injury rates by consistently following safety protocols during bolting process.
Packaging Machine Operator at Kellogg's (2019-03 – 2022-11)
Operating packaging machinery with focus on production speed, quality control, and workplace safety.
- Enhanced production speed with focus on optimizing machine settings and processes.
- Maintained high quality standards by routinely inspecting finished products for defects or deviations from specifications.
- Prepared finished product in accordance with prescribed packaging procedure while producing high quality packing of finished goods and minimal waste generation.
- Increased overall productivity through effective communication with team members and supervisors.
- Maintained clean, tidy and safe working environment in packing area.
- Ensured safe working conditions by adhering to established safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
Custodian at Pike County Fiscal Court (2017-06 – 2019-03)
Maintaining cleanliness and safety of commercial building spaces with comprehensive custodial duties.
- Maintained well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary items.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Emptied trash cans to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Moved furniture for cleaning.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Performed timely snow removal and ice management during winter months for safe access.
Security Guard at Guard Co LLC (2016-05 – 2017-07)
Providing security services for mining property with focus on access control and surveillance.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting mine property to eliminate unauthorized person.
- Maintained safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Patrolled and monitored premises.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto mine property.
Stock Clerk at Magic Mart (2015-06 – 2016-05)
Managing inventory and stocking merchandise in retail environment with customer service focus.
- Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items, providing exceptional service and promoting customer satisfaction.
- Worked with team members to maintain clean, organized, and safe work environment for all Co workers.
- Conducted inventory and restocked items throughout shift.
