Donald Baker
Topeka
Summary
Developed diverse skill set in maintaining and improving urban environments, now seeking to transition into new field. Skilled in use of various tools and machinery, along with strong understanding of safety standards and procedures. Adept at problem-solving and ensuring functionality and safety of public spaces.
Personable and reliable individual with strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining community infrastructure. Possess foundational knowledge in road repair and upkeep, with practical skills in operation of maintenance equipment and basic tools. Dedicated to ensuring safe and efficient street conditions for all residents.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Street Maintenance Worker
City of Topeka
09.2024 - 11.2024
- I was part of the alley crew
- We would resurface it and patch it up
- We would also patch potholes and seal cracks
- When we had a full crew we would do full depth projects when we would tear out a whole street, clean it up and put a new one down
- I learned a lot from this job and got my CDL A permit
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness by regularly sweeping streets, removing debris, and emptying trash receptacles.
- Implemented cost-saving measures within the department without compromising quality or safety standards in street maintenance services delivered.
Crew member
Anderson Merchandising
06.2024 - 09.2024
- At Anderson I break down counters and shelves then we rebuild new ones
- We also just slide around some counters
- At this job I use a variety of hand tools
- Most of the work I do there is on foot
- Most of it is just physical labor but it does require attention to detail
- Like when we move isles we have to measure everything to make sure all the isles are lined up correctly
- You also have to be an active listener and a quick learner
- It gets loud and busy and you cannot slow down the rest of the crew
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
BOH Trainer
Chipotle
05.2023 - 06.2024
- At Chipotle I worked there for over a year
- I was a back of house trainer
- I trained the cooks but we also had other responsibilities
- The BOH people are required to marinate all the food which is just the chicken and the steak
- Take out trash and do the dishes
- It also required attention to detail mainly because we were handling food and we could not mess up with that
- You have to make sure all the meat is cooked to a certain temperature no matter how busy we are you cannot pull it off until it temps
Certified Trainer
Pizza hut
01.2021 - 05.2023
- At Pizza Hut I was a certified trainer
- I was there for two years
- There I trained people in every position
- I trained the cooks and the CSR’s which is our customer service representative which is basically a cashier
- In order to obtain a certified trainer I had to be certified in every position and the only reason I was never promoted was because I wasn’t old enough
- I started off as a CSR so I had to answer phones, deal with complaints and take orders
- I also dealt with cash and had to count my drawers every night
- As a cook I was usually there for either morning or nights
- I had prepared the food from pastas, chicken wings, and the different versions of pizza
- At times I did lead small crews when they manager would leave for a while
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Provided ongoing support for certified individuals, offering guidance as they navigated new challenges in their professional roles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centre High
Lost Springs, KS05-2024
Skills
- Crack sealing
- Trench safety
- Hand tool proficiency
- Pavement marking
- Power tool proficiency
- Heavy equipment operation
- Safety procedures
- Utility locating
- Compactor operation
- Traffic control
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Training needs analysis
- Knife skills
- Sanitation procedures
Timeline
Street Maintenance Worker
City of Topeka
09.2024 - 11.2024
Crew member
Anderson Merchandising
06.2024 - 09.2024
BOH Trainer
Chipotle
05.2023 - 06.2024
Certified Trainer
Pizza hut
01.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Centre High
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