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Daniel Balai

Bunker Hill

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in arcade maintenance at Game Over and culinary operations at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill. Excelled in problem-solving, risk management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations, contributing to a significant increase in arcade profitability and efficiency in kitchen management. I have worked well with the shop for a total of around 2.5 months and have become pretty confident in my ability to work around the shop in order to complete requirements for vehicle and personnel safety.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Arcade Maintanece

Game Over
01.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning game consoles and common areas to maintain a clean facility appearance.
  • Ensured a safe and enjoyable gaming environment, conducting routine inspections of machines and facilities.
  • Coordinated staff to optimize coverage during peak hours without exceeding labor budgets.
  • Assisted upper management in developing long-term business plans aimed at expanding arcade offerings and increasing profitability.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to design eye-catching advertisements that attracted new clients to the arcade.
  • Resolved technical issues with machines efficiently, minimizing downtime for popular games.
  • Monitored compliance with local health codes and safety regulations, maintaining an incident-free record during tenure as supervisor.
  • Welcomed and greeted customers, answered questions, and provided excellent customer service to contribute to memory-making experience.
  • Reported concerns, broken machines, and out-of-order games to supervisor.

Cook

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bunker Hill High School
314 S Meissner St, Bunker Hill, IL 62014
12-2023

Tech School: Common Core - Vehicle Maintenance

Inter-service Construction Mechanic 'A' School
Port Hueneme, CA
06-2024

Tech School: Unique - Vehicle Maintenance

Unique VM
Port Hueneme, CA
07-2024

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Continuous improvement
  • Risk management

Timeline

Arcade Maintanece

Game Over
01.2025 - Current

Cook

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
02.2022 - 02.2024

High School Diploma -

Bunker Hill High School

Tech School: Common Core - Vehicle Maintenance

Inter-service Construction Mechanic 'A' School

Tech School: Unique - Vehicle Maintenance

Unique VM
Daniel Balai