Ryan Holgate
FOOD SERVICE • HUMAN SERVICES • OPERATIONS
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Dependable, people-focused worker with hands-on experience across food service, human services, manufacturing, and construction.
Background includes mentoring and supporting adults in a residential program, serving customers, preparing meals, and keeping operations running on demanding schedules. Known for consistent attendance, physical stamina, teamwork, and treating every person with dignity. Seeking a stable, people-facing role in the Buffalo area.
Experience
Temporary Worker at Caplugs (through Remedy Staffing) (2026-01 – Present)
- Work 12-hour overnight shifts with consistent attendance in a manufacturing environment
- Follow safety procedures and collaborate with team members to meet production goals
Seafood Department Associate at Price Chopper (2024-01 – 2024-12)
- Served customers and supported daily department operations
- Maintained food safety and product standards
Hope Home Manager at Network of Hope (2014-01 – 2015-12)
- Managed a Christian discipleship home for men and mentored residents one-on-one
- Assisted the pastor in building the program's structure
- Led Bible studies and prayer; coordinated transportation for residents
- Tracked monthly house expenses and budget
General Laborer / Construction Helper at Genesee Construction (2010-01 – 2011-12)
- Supported carpentry, masonry, and demolition work; operated a Bobcat
- Completed a season of commercial construction labor: demolition, site cleanup, mixing and hauling materials
Cafeteria Cook at Elim Bible Institute (2010-01 – 2011-12)
- Prepared meals in an institutional cafeteria serving a residential community
Temporary Manufacturing Worker at Central Kentucky Staffing (2001-01 – 2010-12)
- Completed temporary assignments in quality assurance, production, and press operation
Prep Cook / Line Cook / Restaurant Steward at Calvary Chapel Daily Grille (2004-01 – 2005-12)
- Worked across food preparation, line cooking, and restaurant-steward duties
Landscaping Worker at University of Kentucky (2002-01 – 2002-12)
- Performed outdoor landscaping work
Education
Biblical Studies and International Missions – Elim Bible Institute
Business and Entrepreneurial Studies – Monroe Community College
Computer Engineering and Computer Science – University of Louisville
Software development – Pursuit
