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Sina Fonoti

Lower Hutt,WGN

Summary

Seasoned Machine Operator with many years of experience operating and maintaining various types of manufacturing equipment. Polished in performing equipment inspections and preventive maintenance functions. Safety-conscious individual comfortable operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes.

Hospitable Restaurant Manager versed in overseeing staff and handling daily cash deposits. Generates new business through creative use of SEO and social media. Diligent and fully invested in exhibiting steadfast leadership in high-pressure situations to improve team strength.

Efficient and productive professional in the food service management field, skilled at completing tasks with speed and accuracy. Possess strong capabilities in inventory management, staff training, and customer service excellence. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operation of food service establishments.

Experienced Food Service Manager with a proven track record of overseeing and optimizing food service operations. Proficient in managing staff, inventory, and budgets to ensure efficient and profitable operations. Skilled in maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and customer service.

Hardworking restaurant manager with several years overseeing high-traffic establishments. Talented at managing large, diverse teams of culinary and service personnel. Comfortable taking responsibility for everything from back-office operations to dining room performance.

Flexible and organized professional with several years of experience facilitating busy restaurant environment operation. Customer-driven and highly coordinated managerial staff with collaborative mindset and team orientation. Conscious innovator with consistent focus enhancing employee workplace satisfaction.

Quick fast food cashier with several years of experience. Adept at recording and monitoring customer orders for accuracy and speed. Outstanding knowledge of proper safety precautions and sanitary measures. Comfortable working front counter, drive-through or prep stations.

Honest Cashier skilled at managing money, merchandising stock and assisting customers with locating desired items. Excellent oral and written communication, listening and time management skills with strong attention to detail and superior work ethic. Consistently accurate in drawer reconciliation.

Adept at stocking and arranging merchandise in high-volume grocery establishments. Positive and outgoing team professional with team-player mentality.

Experienced professional with skills in operating equipment, organizing supplies and packing high numbers of boxes each day. Knowledgeable about optimal box organization, palletizing, and loading strategies.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Expol Limited
Wingates, Lower Hutt
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
  • Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
  • Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
  • Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
  • Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
  • Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
  • Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
  • Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
  • Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
  • Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
  • Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
  • Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
  • Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Merchandiser

Paknsave
Lower Hutt , Wellington
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales of featured products.
  • Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
  • Generated reports detailing current stock levels, sales figures, markdown information.
  • Assisted customers with locating desired items within store locations.
  • Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
  • Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
  • Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
  • Cleaned and organized display cases, shelves and aisles.
  • Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
  • Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.

Fast Food Manager

Burger King
Lower Hutt, Wellington
11.2011 - 11.2019
  • Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
  • Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
  • Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
  • Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
  • Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Maintained accurate financial records, such as sales receipts and invoices.
  • Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
  • Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Complied with health, sanitation and liquor regulations by clearly communicating and reinforcing standards and procedures to employees.
  • Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
  • Regularly inspected restaurant premises to ensure cleanliness standards were met.
  • Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training new employees.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Coached team members on food safety and sanitation processes, customer service, menu education and up-selling techniques to drive revenue.
  • Created detailed reports on weekly and monthly revenues and expenses.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Supervised stock levels of kitchen ingredients ensuring freshness of food served.
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
  • Managed team of 10-15 employees in fast-paced environment.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Education

Computer Course
Upper Hutt
07-2010

Naenae College
Lower Hutt
11-2007

Tangaroa College
Auckland
06-2007

Some College (No Degree) -

Samoana High School
American Samoa
11-2005

Skills

  • Operational control
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Order reading
  • Production preparation
  • Breakdown troubleshooting
  • Materials management
  • Equipment inspection
  • Production equipment experience
  • Good communication
  • Changeover procedure knowledge
  • Heavy lifting
  • Assembly and production
  • Safety compliance
  • Process improvement
  • Production monitoring
  • CNC machines
  • Machinery operations
  • Start up procedures
  • Precision measurement
  • Polishing work
  • Machinery operation
  • Production timeline management
  • CNC operation
  • Problem-solving
  • Part positioning
  • Strong work ethic
  • Equipment calibration
  • Machine maintenance
  • Machine programming
  • Computer skills
  • Batch production
  • Workplace safety
  • Computer numerical control
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Machine Operator

Expol Limited
06.2023 - 03.2024

Merchandiser

Paknsave
02.2023 - 03.2023

Fast Food Manager

Burger King
11.2011 - 11.2019

Computer Course

Naenae College

Tangaroa College

Some College (No Degree) -

Samoana High School
Sina Fonoti