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Eric Tarvin

Carterville

Summary

I have 2 years of experience in Manufacturing as both an Operator and Production Crew Member. I'm the kind of worker who can be relied upon to do exactly what needs to be done, with or without support and am always ready to assist others when they need Me. I have a variety of skills and can adapt to changing situations. I have performed excellent customer service for employers and for my own business practices. I articulate myself clearly and easily, and am swift to empathizing with others which, allows Me to understand them and helps me come to a solution that benefits everyone. I have an eye for detail, and enjoy learning new skills, concepts and methods. My co-workers have always found they could rely on Me to put my complete effort forward. I am the kind of person who tries to look at themselves objectively and when I've found myself lacking. I have always gone into work understanding that my job description is to "Do exactly what the company and my coworkers need from Me today" even if its not officially in my job description.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Cold Prep Operator

ManpowerGroup (Continental Tire Work Site)
Mt. Vernon
01.2026 - Current
  • Operated machinery to prepare materials for production processes.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Assisted in quality checks to ensure product specifications met standards.
  • Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to supervisors.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines for processing operations.
  • Adjusted settings on machines as necessary to achieve optimal product performance.
  • Inspected products during various stages of production to identify defects or inconsistencies in quality.

Overnight Stocking Associate

Walmart
Carbondale
09.2025 - 01.2026

General Production Worker - Extruder

Continental Tire
Mount Vernon
03.2023 - 02.2025
  • Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
  • Monitoring and Maintaining manufacturing equipment.
  • Driving Walkies and fork trucks
  • Examining sidewalls for imperfections and proper dimensions.
  • Scanning/Binning cassettes of sidewall into designated repositories.

Owner/Operator

Myself (Online Store)
Carterville
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Source inventory and supplies
  • Assessing and setting prices based on value, rarity, and demand
  • Refurbishing plastic shells of controllers, consoles and cartridges (sanding, buffing, bleaching sun damage, filling gashes and gouges with Bondo, adding new color or finish with spray paint)
  • Wiring/Soldering (using a multimeter to establish the continuity of chips, components, and circuits. Rerouting damaged circuit board traces and connections, sourcing and replacing damaged or broken components. Installing 3rd party modifications such as mod chips for hardware and software improvements, building LED wiring harnesses and capacitor switch modules.)
  • Customer Service (Being available and attentive to any questions, requests, complaints or need for technical assistance with a courteous, helpful and understanding approach. Contacting delivery services on behalf of the customer in the event packages are lost, damaged or delayed.)
  • Taking initiative to find and learn new skills, methods and techniques to improve quality, efficiency, and speed of work.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe work space by researching and addressing any possible sources of concern relevant to health or workplace contamination. (Learning and implementing industry methods and standards for personal safety)

Driver

Rides Mass Transit District
Marion
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
  • Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.
  • Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
  • Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
  • Picked up clients from specific locations to transport and drop off at destinations.
  • Transported riders to designated stops according to pre-determined schedules.
  • Interacted with customers pleasantly to meet needs and drive satisfaction.
  • Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.

CAP Team 2 Associate

Walmart
Carbondale
04.2018 - 11.2019
  • Labeled and priced merchandise, securing fragile and high-shrink products.
  • Designed layouts of floors, shelves and displays in order to optimize sales.
  • Identified shrinkage and notified supervisor to coordinate quick fixes or long-term solutions for ongoing problems.
  • Helped customers on floor with locating, reaching and selecting merchandise.
  • Maintained, cleaned and organized backroom according to company policy.
  • Used inventory management systems and completed bin audits.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.

Maintenance Worker

The Service Station
Thompsonville
07.2014 - 04.2018
  • Repaired minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing issues to return equipment to functionality.
  • Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
  • Operated hand tools and power tools to make minor maintenance repairs and maintain grounds and walks.
  • Assisted with installing and maintaining electrical, power systems, drywall, flooring, painting, plumbing during remodeling projects.
  • Janitorial tasks including sweeping, mopping, maintaining bathrooms.
  • Emptying, collecting and keeping count of cash from washing machines, dryers, vending machines and change machine hoppers.

Sales Associate

Walmart
Marion
04.2011 - 05.2012
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.

Education

High School Diploma -

Frankfort Community High School
West Frankfort, IL
05-2010

Some College (No Degree) - General Education

Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL

Some College (No Degree) -

John A Logan College
Carterville, IL

Skills

  • Self Performance Assessment- I am always trying to improve and frequently try to assess what I have done well, what mistakes I have made and how I can improve upon both
  • I learn quickly and am able to motivate myself to learn on my own without assistance or guidance (though, I realize learning from someone with experience is always an advantage) I taught myself all of the skills, methods and technical skills I use to refurbish and repair electronics with resources from the internet
  • I am very comfortable with technology and learning computer systems
  • I have a long attention span and can remain focused even if my tasks only involve observation, record keeping and patience
  • I have certified for CPR before but, would need to recertify
  • I have experience driving walkies and forklifts
  • I am comfortable with precise work that requires a steady hand
  • Equipment operation
  • Quality inspection

Timeline

Cold Prep Operator

ManpowerGroup (Continental Tire Work Site)
01.2026 - Current

Overnight Stocking Associate

Walmart
09.2025 - 01.2026

General Production Worker - Extruder

Continental Tire
03.2023 - 02.2025

Driver

Rides Mass Transit District
01.2023 - 03.2023

Owner/Operator

Myself (Online Store)
01.2021 - 01.2024

CAP Team 2 Associate

Walmart
04.2018 - 11.2019

Maintenance Worker

The Service Station
07.2014 - 04.2018

Sales Associate

Walmart
04.2011 - 05.2012

High School Diploma -

Frankfort Community High School

Some College (No Degree) - General Education

Shawnee Community College

Some College (No Degree) -

John A Logan College
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