Nakena Forrest
Milan
Summary
Manufacturing professional with over 10 years of experience, adept in leadership, problem-solving, and time management. Proven track record in optimizing operations, enhancing team performance, and improving customer satisfaction across diverse roles, including a significant tenure as a Restaurant Manager where strategic initiatives led to a notable increase in profitability. Committed to leveraging extensive industry knowledge and practical skills to drive operational excellence and innovation in manufacturing environments.
Hardworking professional with several years of professional driving experience. Well-organized in coordinating routes and loading vehicles. Excellent communication, customer service and multitasking skills with observant nature and strong safety focus. Valid license and clean driving history.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
FedEx driver big green contracted
Big Green
Humboldt
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated delivery vehicles following all safety regulations and protocols.
- Provided excellent customer service during deliveries to enhance client satisfaction.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
Restaurant manager
Glen's east end soul cafe
Jackson
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Oversee daily operations, optimize staff schedules, and ensure high-quality customer service.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, reducing expenses and increasing profitability.
- Trained and mentored staff, improving team efficiency and performance.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty.
Line assembly
Delta Faucet
Jackson
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Assembled faucet components, ensuring precision and quality in each unit produced.
- Collaborated with team to meet daily production targets, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Identified and resolved assembly line issues, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety standards.
Welding
Toyota boshoku
Jackson
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Operated welding machinery to assemble automotive parts, ensuring precision and quality control.
- Collaborated with team to troubleshoot and resolve welding defects, enhancing product reliability.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency.
- Implemented safety protocols, resulting in a safer work environment and fewer accidents.
- Trained new employees on welding techniques and safety standards, improving team competency.
Sorting parts
Tbdn
Jackson
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Sorted and organized parts, ensuring efficient workflow and timely assembly completion.
- Improved inventory accuracy, reducing discrepancies and enhancing parts availability.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline sorting processes, boosting overall productivity.
- Identified and resolved sorting issues, minimizing delays and maintaining quality standards.
Cook
Whitehall soul food
Jackson
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Optimized ingredient usage, reducing waste and cutting costs by 10%.
- Trained new chefs, fostering a team-oriented environment and improving service quality.
Assembly
Carlisle
Jackson
04.2009 - 05.2012
- Assembled complex machinery components, ensuring precision and quality.
- Reduced assembly errors by 15%.
Education
Yes - Nail Tech
Elite Cosmetology
Lexington, TN 08.2020 - 05.2021
Education -
Cornerstone Christian correspondence school
GeorgiaSkills
- Time management
- Experienced
- Problem-solving
- Skillful
- Leadership
Timeline
FedEx driver big green contracted
Big Green
09.2025 - 03.2026
Yes - Nail Tech
Elite Cosmetology
08.2020 - 05.2021
Restaurant manager
Glen's east end soul cafe
03.2020 - 01.2024
Line assembly
Delta Faucet
09.2018 - 11.2019
Welding
Toyota boshoku
06.2016 - 07.2018
Sorting parts
Tbdn
09.2015 - 04.2016
Cook
Whitehall soul food
08.2012 - 07.2015
Assembly
Carlisle
04.2009 - 05.2012
Education -
Cornerstone Christian correspondence school