Preston Allen
Springfield
Summary
Skilled experience in warehouses with making products, as well as the order and shipping process of them. Experience in management and training and leading of others. Known for efficient multitasking abilities and maintaining high standards of organization in work areas. Previous roles have seen improvement in overall efficiency due to diligent work ethic and collaborative spirit.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
BOH Team Member
Longhorn Steakhouse
Springfield
06.2024 - Current
- Prepared ingredients and ensured freshness for daily menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen work area
- Took inventory of menu items and restocked truck orders.
- Cooked in all areas
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff for smooth service flow.
Manager
Culver’s (Dirksen)
Springfield
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient service and smooth workflow.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service best practices.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain stock availability and optimize costs.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints to enhance satisfaction levels.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Factory Worker
Springfield Plastics
Auburn
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Operated machinery to produce plastic components efficiently.
- Inspected products for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety protocols and processes.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines and conveyors.
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
- Performed quality control checks on finished products.
Online Grocery Associate
Walmart (Freedom Drive)
Springfield
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Assisted customers with online grocery orders and pickup procedures.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by restocking shelves and organizing merchandise.
- Operated handheld devices for order picking and tracking product availability.
Education
Pleasant Plains High School
Pleasant Plains, ILSkills
- Customer service
- Organization
- Take pride in work
- Competitive
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Inventory control
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Scheduling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
BOH Team Member
Longhorn Steakhouse
06.2024 - Current
Manager
Culver’s (Dirksen)
03.2022 - 06.2024
Factory Worker
Springfield Plastics
10.2021 - 03.2022
Online Grocery Associate
Walmart (Freedom Drive)
01.2019 - 10.2021
Pleasant Plains High School