MATTHEW A. WALTER
*** **** ****. 847-***-**** ************@*****.***
Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated and dedicated team member and leader with 8+ years’ experience in a production warehouse setting, seeking long-term opportunities with growth in an industry where I can apply my interpersonal and organizational skills while assisting in maintaining production flow. EXPERIENCE
MIDWEST GROW KITS WOODSTOCK, IL.
Department Lead in Production Center October 2016 – January 2025
-Assist Operations Supervisors lead team members in the setup, production and assembly of various Midwest Grow Kits products;
-Assist in the final retail packaging and labeling of all customer orders via FedEx, UPS, and USPS;
-Assist in ordering and unloading deliveries of warehouse goods and managing products coming into and leaving the production center;
-Forklift operations to move heavy objects;
-Assist in transporting product deliveries from one location to another, and ensuring timely deliveries;
-Assist in quality control of products to be shipped such as inspecting items for damage or defects before shipping;
-Assist in providing direction and guidance, assigning tasks, ensuring completion of products of Midwest Grow Kits; and
-Responsible for maintaining day-to-day cleanliness of production and fulfilment facility. CHICAGO IMPROV SCHAUMBURG, IL.
PT Security and Door staff August 2016 – August 2017
-Provided security and hospitality services at a comedy club;
-Guest check-in and line management;
-Seating and ushering;
-Assist in cleaning lobby and showroom in between shows; and
-Follow guidelines and keep all staff and guests safe. FIREBAR CRYSTAL LAKE, IL.
PT Security/Driver January 2014 – August 2016
-Transport bar patrons to and from establishment in a shuttle bus;
-Engage with customers and provide excellent customer service during shuttle rides;
-Ensure the shuttle is clean and well-maintained before and after each shift;
-Verify proper ID of all guests;
-Keeping aware of capacity count;
-Ensure fire safety protocols are followed and address any security threats; and
-Follow guidelines and keep all staff and guests safe. POTBELLY ALGONQUIN, IL.
Team Member Associate February 2009 – January 2016
-Comply with health and safety standards for food, cleanliness and safety;
-Restock food line, chips and cooler;
-Prepare quality finished products efficiently and ensure quality of food items;
-Operate cash register: handle, balance and follow all cash handling procedures;
-Effectively handle customer complaints/issues; and
-Take delivery/catering/pickup orders over the phone; and
-Deliver food items to customer location.
EDUCATION
DUNDEE CROWN HIGH SCHOOL, May 2006
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, part-time classes from 2006-2008 SKILLS
Verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and customer service skills; management and team lead skills; point-of-service skills; adhering to OSHA safety regulations; time management and multi-tasking; organized and detailed-oriented.
REFERENCES
1. Sean Kelly #815-***-****
Midwest Grow Kits
2. Jon Freeman #815-***-****
Midwest Grow Kits
3. Kyle LaFontaine #815-***-****
Midwest Grow Kits