Colby Newton
Savannah
Summary
Experienced with physically demanding tasks in construction, maintenance, and logistics environments. Utilizes strong problem-solving skills and teamwork to adapt to changing needs and meet project goals. Track record of reliability and effective collaboration in various manual labor tasks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
General Contractor
Meere Construction
07.2025 - Current
- Established a reputation for delivering high-quality work consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely completion without sacrificing quality or exceeding budgets.
- Completed projects on time and within budget through meticulous scheduling and coordination of resources.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with exceptional attention to detail, clear communication, and consistent followthrough.
- Managed site preparation and cleanup efforts, maintaining safe working conditions throughout the duration of the project.
- Delivered high level of service to all customers and effectively resolved issues.
- Worked closely with homeowners to ascertain specifics of project.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and professionally, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Tracked attendance and submitted work logs every day.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety regulations, reducing workplace injuries and incidents.
Kitchen Manager
A-J's Dockside Restaurant
05.2021 - 07.2025
- Implemented affective inventory management and ordering systems that reduced shortages, minimized excess, and supported consistent kitchen performance,
- Recruited, interviewed, and selected staff members in alignment with organizational standards and operational needs.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Increased overall profitability with effective budget management, including cost control strategies for purchasing and labor expenses.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, addressing any skill gaps or growth opportunities through ongoing training initiatives.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Oversaw kitchen workflow and staff while multitasking across roles, maintaining efficiency and quality in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
- Created and managed weekly staff schedules, balancing employee requests with business needs to ensure proper coverage and smooth kitchen operations.
Line Cook
Fannie's On The Beach
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Busser
Jalapenos Authentic Mexican Restaurant
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
Education
High School Diploma -
Islands Highschool
Savannah, GASkills
- Carpentry
- Inventory management
- Staff management
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Worksite safety
- Heavy lifting
- General laborer
- Time management
Timeline
General Contractor
Meere Construction
07.2025 - Current
Kitchen Manager
A-J's Dockside Restaurant
05.2021 - 07.2025
Line Cook
Fannie's On The Beach
02.2020 - 05.2021
Busser
Jalapenos Authentic Mexican Restaurant
01.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Islands Highschool
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