RONELL LAWSON
● Las vegas, NV
ad2whe@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE SUMMARY
Well – accomplished and top performing culinary professional with a strong experiential background in distribution warehouse operations. Accomplished in optimizing: food storage, food processing, food service, food management, workflows, streamlining inventory management functions, and enhancing safety in the workplace. Highly adept at operating distribution equipment and machinery to store, process, package and transport raw materials, stocks and supplies throughout distribution facilities and to various destinations. Diverse industry and functional expertise with a tenacious commitment to facilitating work strategies, increased efficiency, communication tools and techniques. Fosters positive relationships internally across all levels of management and externally with customers and warehouse professionals. Extremely productive and efficient in scheduling and executing multiple project priorities in a fast paced condition.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Dedicated experience in warehouse settings.
Proven extensive years of hands–on experience in food: storage; processing; service and management.
Hands-on experience in verifying quality and quantity of stock, materials by checking merchandise against packing list.
Highly skilled in receiving incoming material and goods from vendors and suppliers.
Competent at maintaining inventory records and ensuring identification and report of damaged goods. CORE COMPETENCIES
Quality Control
Team Player
Food Storage
Documentation & Reporting
Work Area Sanitation
Excellent Communication Skills
Safety Compliance
Food Processing
Food Service
Supervision &
Administration
Warehouse Techniques
Warehouse Planning
Physical Fitness
Materials Handling
Customer Relation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
General labor Amazon Las Vegas, Nevada Jul. 2018 – present
Coordinate work with fellow workers and other team members.
Perform accurate picking and packing of customer orders according to standard operating procedures.
Properly pack, brace and seal contents in boxes according to standard operating procedures
Ensure the cleanliness and proper stocking of inventory in the work area.
Maintain a clear and clean work area with disposal of trash as needed.
Load and unload trucks, pick orders, wrap products, pack labeling.
Replenish received product to primary and secondary bin locations. Inmate Workers’ Cook Supervisor Clark County Detention Center, Las Vegas, NV June. 2016 – Jul. 2018
Maintained total control and discipline of inmate workers assigned to the Food Services area.
Ensured the proper preparation of and delivery of prepared meals to inmate population: maintaining adequate sanitary conditions at work site.
Trained and guided inmate workers in proper procedures and methods of food preparation and service; safe operation of kitchen equipment and appliances.
Adhered to safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
Reviewed monthly menu and ensured that food items were ordered.
Ensured storage areas are locked at all times.
Oversaw cleaning of kitchen. In addition, oversaw washing of kitchen utensils and equipment according to sanitary methods.
Event Cook Universal Studios Hollywood University, California Jul. 2015 – June. 2016
Complied with nutrition, sanitation regulations and safety standards.
Ensured that food came out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
Maintained a positive and professional approach with coworkers and visitors.
Cleaned up station and took care of leftover food. Order cook Disneyland Resort Anaheim, CA Nov. 2012 –Jul. 2015
Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
Ensured great presentation by dressing dishes before they were served.
Monitored stock and placed orders when there were shortages.
Kept a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen. Cook Valencia Terrace Corona, CA Aug. 2009 – Nov. 2012
Prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals according to organizational standards.
Cleaned food preparation area, kitchen equipment.
Followed master recipes in the food preparation.
Ensured great presentation by dressing dishes before they were served. Cook University of California Riverside, CA Oct. 2008 – Apr. 2009
Inspected and ensured that kitchen equipment was maintained and operated according to safety procedures deemed by school.
Supervised student workers including training.
Ensured proper temperatures of food.
Maintained temperature control logs.
Cooked and seasoned soups, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, desserts, baked goods, and other foods. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Externship/ Line Cook Doubletree Hotel Ontario, CA Jul. 2008 – Oct. 2008 Nutrition Assistant I Moreno Valley Unified School District Moreno Valley, CA Dec. 2006 – Jul. 2008 EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Associate of Science Degree Culinary Arts Graduation Dec.2008 The International Culinary School, Art Institute of California ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Time Management Skill
Decision Making Skill
Microsoft Office Proficiency
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request