Devon Folsom
Knoxville
Summary
Developed practical skills and hands-on experience in fast-paced, technical environment. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various systems while ensuring safety and efficiency. Looking to transition these skills into new field, bringing strong work ethic and technical aptitude.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Pit Master
Hardwood Bbq
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided support to crew members, facilitating quick food preparation and delivery.
- Stored and handled goods correctly to maintain freshness and condition.
- Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
BOH Team Member
Chick-fil-A
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Boosted overall team morale with regular communication and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with FOH staff to ensure seamless communication between kitchen and service teams.
- Enhanced food quality for customer satisfaction, adhering to proper food handling procedures.
Maintenance Crew Member
Walmart
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Followed routine maintenance checklist.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Increased team productivity through effective communication and collaboration on maintenance tasks.
- Improved equipment efficiency by conducting regular preventive maintenance and repairs.
Plumbing Apprentice
Harmony Plumbing
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Gained valuable experience through hands-on training under the guidance of skilled master plumbers.
- Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized work environment for plumbing tasks.
- Reduced callbacks by ensuring thorough inspections and quality repairs on all jobs completed.
BOH Team Member
South Coast Pizza
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Boosted overall team morale with regular communication and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with FOH staff to ensure seamless communication between kitchen and service teams.
- Enhanced food quality for customer satisfaction, adhering to proper food handling procedures.
- Mentored new hires in BOH operations, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted skill growth.
- Served as liaison between BOH team members and management regarding operational needs or concerns.
Metal Fabricator
Skilled Services
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Accurately interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate high-quality metal products according to specified dimensions.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment, prolonging the life of machinery and preventing costly repairs or downtime.
- Achieved consistent adherence to project deadlines through effective prioritization of tasks in a high-pressure work environment.
Metal Fabricator
Arc Engineering
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Accurately interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate high-quality metal products according to specified dimensions.
- Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment, prolonging the life of machinery and preventing costly repairs or downtime.
- Achieved consistent adherence to project deadlines through effective prioritization of tasks in a high-pressure work environment.
- Delivered customer satisfaction through close attention to detail when producing custom metal parts based on specific client requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
Maryville, TN05-2023
Skills
- Team leadership
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Food safety compliance
- Waste reduction strategies
- Pork pulling methods
- Fire building skills
- Dry rub creation
- Meat trimming techniques
- Willing to learn
- Team player
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible schedule
Certification
- Signalperson Qualification Course Certificate – National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).
Languages
asl
Elementary
Timeline
Assistant Pit Master
Hardwood Bbq
11.2024 - 03.2025
BOH Team Member
Chick-fil-A
08.2024 - 11.2024
Maintenance Crew Member
Walmart
01.2024 - 03.2024
Plumbing Apprentice
Harmony Plumbing
12.2022 - 11.2023
BOH Team Member
South Coast Pizza
08.2022 - 11.2022
Metal Fabricator
Skilled Services
04.2022 - 07.2022
Metal Fabricator
Arc Engineering
12.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
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