Stephan Eugene Townsell
**** ***** ****** *** ******, Iowa 50317
Phone: 515-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
Profile
A versatile and results-driven professional with experience across manufacturing, restaurant management, retail, and warehouse operations. Recognized for a strong work ethic, quick learning, and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated success in operating complex machinery, leading teams, managing businesses, and maintaining high standards of quality and customer service. Effective communicator with a consistent record of solving problems and improving processes. Committed to continuous learning and contributing positively to team and organizational success.
Experience
Machinist Operator
AE Dairy – Des Moines, IA
August 2021 – Present
· Operate, changeover, and clean all paper fillers, gallon plastic fillers, gallon plastic, and 12-oz filler.
· Run and clean all fillers, lines, and tanks in the cultured products area.
· Cook, cut, manufacture, cream, and package cottage cheese and cultured products.
· Perform housekeeping and sanitation tasks in compliance with GMP and SQF guidelines.
· Learn all positions in the case room, including case washer operation and housekeeping procedures.
· Learn all roles in the cooler for input and loadout operations.
· Start up and operate plastic blow molds (gallon and gallon), bagging, and debagging equipment.
· Operate forklift for material handling and loadout.
· Quick learner – trained and proficient on 20+ new machines across multiple departments.
Saki 21 Restaurant – Owner/Manager
2012 – 2014
· Balanced service with cost to ensure profitability.
· Promoted guest satisfaction and encouraged repeat business.
· Coached and scheduled servers to maximize performance.
· Managed inventory purchasing within budget guidelines.
Head to Toe Clothing Store – Owner/Manager
2005 – 2009
· Built and maintained a customer-focused culture.
· Conducted customer needs assessments to identify preferences.
· Drove store profitability and organized in-store promotional events.
Action Warehouse – Warehouse/Laborer
2005 – 2009
· Received, moved, checked, and stored incoming goods.
· Ensured goods were of accurate quantity and acceptable quality.
· Moved and organized stock efficiently.
Education
Des Moines North High School
Graduated with Diploma
Southwestern Community College – Creston, Iowa