Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Major Shepherd

Lawrenceville

Summary

Creative Contributing Writer with several years of experience. Successful at writing appropriately to any audience and conducting extensive, detailed research on any subject. Master of different writing styles.

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, time

management and problem solving skills. I’m a vigilant forklift operator familiar with operations and maintenance. Skilled at efficiently moving materials across areas to help teams meet demanding objective.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Author

Gangtalespublications Publications
Long Beach
02.2020 - Current
  • Interacted with and subject matter experts to develop quality content.
  • Developed and maintained an editorial calendar to track content publication.
  • Developed themes, characterizations and psychological analyses to create marketing material.
  • Interacted with editors to address feedback and make necessary changes to content.

Forklift Operator

Matheson Inc.
Atlanta
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
  • Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.

Building Assistant

Klinger Studios
Hamtramck
07.2020 - 04.2022

Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on a various types of equipment.

Safely handled a wide range of cleaning products and solutions.

Removed trash and recyclables at the end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.

Cook/Chef

Detroit City Fieldhouse
Detroit
03.2019 - 08.2021
  • Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
  • Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
  • Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
  • Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.

Education

Certificate - Criminal Justice

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
07-2015

GED -

Washtemaw Intermediate School District
Ypsilanti, MI
10-1995

Skills

  • Content creation
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Research skills
  • Story development
  • Food safety
  • Menu planning
  • Bulk food preparation
  • Ingredient selection
  • Self motivation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Recipe preparation
  • Forklift operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Load securing
  • Inventory control
  • Problem solving
  • Equipment operations
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Troubleshooting skills

Certification

  • Certificate in Criminal Justice.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Matheson Inc.
11.2021 - 09.2023

Building Assistant

Klinger Studios
07.2020 - 04.2022

Author

Gangtalespublications Publications
02.2020 - Current

Cook/Chef

Detroit City Fieldhouse
03.2019 - 08.2021

Certificate - Criminal Justice

Michigan State University

GED -

Washtemaw Intermediate School District
Major Shepherd