Ben Fulkerson
Upton
Summary
Trustworthy professional offering several years proficiency as foreman, with training, Shipping and receiving, experience, Focused and skilled in coordinating personnel, materials and equipment. Decisive when responding to urgent issues and resolving problems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman/Supervisor
Jones Home center
Upton
08.2018 - Current
- Responsible for scheduling, co-ordinating and supervising the work of employees within lumber yard, ensuring that all work is delivered safely on time, and all outgoing shipments are gathered correctly in a timely manner, as well as ensuring all incoming shipments are in good condition, and correct, along with managing equipment and materials, ensuring product is stocked or stored in its proper location, and making sure the lumber yard has maintained up to standard of neatness.
- Supervised daily operations
- Trained staff on safety protocols and customer service best practices.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials safely into stock
- Operated forklifts to load and unload materials for incoming and outgoing shipments
Head Cook/Kitchen Manager
Southern Nights
Elizabethtown
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Managing kitchen staff in a fast paced environment, coordinate food order, Supervising food prep and cooking, Check food plating and temperature in compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations maintaining portion size.
- Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed.
- Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators).
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Barnes & Noble
Elizabethtown
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Coordinated shipping schedules to ensure timely dispatch of customer orders.
- Processed incoming shipments and verified contents against purchase orders.
- Managed inventory levels and organized stock in the warehouse efficiently.
- Operated material handling equipment to move products within the facility.
- Assisted in training new staff on shipping and receiving procedures.
- Implemented best practices for packaging to reduce damages during transit.
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
Glendale
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Training crew members for their day-to-day work serving customers, preparing food, keeping our restaurants and kitchens clean and tidy and working well as part of a team.
- Specialized in training and mentoring current and new customer service personnel within the workplace in order to create a better, friendlier experience for customers.
- Trained new crew members on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the restaurant environment.
- Supported management in executing promotional campaigns and menu updates.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Guided crew members in efficient food preparation and service techniques.
Education
High school diploma -
Central Hardin High School
Cecilia, KYSkills
- Forklift Operation
- Mentoring
- Kitchen Experience
- Cleaning Experience
- Shift Management
- POS
- Food Service
- Cooking
- Communication Skills
- Cash Handling
- Quality Control
- Cashiering
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership
- Quality inspection
- Logistics coordination
- Staff training
- Operational efficiency
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Certification
- Forklift Certification, 08/01/18, Present
- Driver's License, 07/01/17, Present
Timeline
Foreman/Supervisor
Jones Home center
08.2018 - Current
Head Cook/Kitchen Manager
Southern Nights
09.2017 - 01.2018
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Barnes & Noble
01.2017 - 09.2017
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
11.2014 - 07.2016
High school diploma -
Central Hardin High School