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Darren Abel

Bedford

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Wendy's Restaurant, excelling in employee training and conflict resolution. Proven ability to enhance customer service and ensure safety compliance while managing inventory effectively. Recognized for leadership skills and adaptability in high-pressure environments, consistently achieving operational excellence and fostering team development.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Wendys Restaurant
12.2019 - Current
  • Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.

Sandblaster

Storms powder coating
Bedford
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Cleaned and maintained all sandblasting equipment after each job was completed.
  • Loaded sandblasting equipment with abrasives and attached nozzles to hoses to admit compressed air and activate jets.
  • Safely operated equipment to set up and prepare area for blasting.
  • Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
  • Ensured that proper protective clothing was worn during any operation involving hazardous materials such as silica-based media or chemicals.
  • Troubleshot problems with equipment or processes if they occurred during operations.
  • Provided assistance in the loading and unloading of materials into the sandblast cabinet or onto blast tables.
  • Inspected parts before and after sandblasting process to ensure quality control standards were met.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on machinery before use in order to identify potential issues.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Managed household errands and other essential duties.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Mechanic

Bedford recycling
Bedford Heights
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
  • Researched parts availability from vendors in order to complete repairs efficiently.
  • Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
  • Adhered strictly to safety requirements when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
  • Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
  • Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
  • Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
  • Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.

Education

GED -

Bedford North Lawrence
Bedford, IN

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Payroll administration
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Adaptability

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sandblaster

Storms powder coating
01.2024 - 07.2024

Mechanic

Bedford recycling
12.2022 - 01.2024

Assistant Manager

Wendys Restaurant
12.2019 - Current

GED -

Bedford North Lawrence
Darren Abel