Alex McMillan
Coushatta
Summary
Hardworking operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering several years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Never late, and putting the job first.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
BUS utilities
Natchitoches
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated machinery to support daily utility operations.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues promptly.
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
Laborer
Wicker Construction
Shreveport
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Operated hand tools and machinery for construction tasks.
- Assisted skilled tradespeople with various building projects.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for construction sites efficiently.
- Mixed concrete and prepared materials for use in projects.
- Transported tools and equipment between job sites as needed.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
Restaurant Manager
Swamp daddy’s
Haughton
10.2018 - 08.2023
- Supervised daily restaurant operations and ensured compliance with health standards.
- Managed team schedules and coordinated staffing for peak service times.
- Trained new staff on customer service techniques and restaurant policies.
- Developed and implemented inventory management procedures to reduce waste.
- Oversaw food preparation processes to maintain quality and consistency.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved complaints effectively and professionally.
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Supervised and trained staff in customer service, food handling, and safety protocols.
- Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Ordered supplies from vendors as needed while staying within budget guidelines.
- Assisted with kitchen preparation during peak times as needed.
- Adhered to all health department regulations regarding food storage and preparation.
- Inspected dining room area regularly for cleanliness and adherence to safety standards.
- Complied with health, sanitation and liquor regulations by clearly communicating and reinforcing standards and procedures to employees.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Monitored stock levels of ingredients to ensure timely delivery of fresh produce.
- Resolved conflicts among employees in an effective manner.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LASkills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Troubleshooting
- Inventory management
- Budget management
- Equipment maintenance
- Business operations expertise
- Material handling
- Machine maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Welding
Timeline
Operator
BUS utilities
06.2024 - 01.2025
Laborer
Wicker Construction
08.2023 - 05.2024
Restaurant Manager
Swamp daddy’s
10.2018 - 08.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Bossier Parish Community College