Calvin Barnes
Saint Paul
Summary
Knowledgeable Training Specialist successful at developing and overseeing site-based and online training programs. Decisive and disciplined professional with personable style and thorough approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer
FedEx
Saint Paul
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
- Conducted onboarding sessions to orientate new staff members about company policies and procedures.
- Documented all training activities including attendance records, feedback forms, surveys.
- Recommended changes or improvements in existing training processes as needed.
- Resolved any issues raised by participants during the training session in a timely manner.
- Provided feedback on employee performance based on observed results during training sessions.
- Maintained up-to-date records of trainee progress and provided regular updates to management team.
- Assisted with developing online learning modules for remote learners.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
Manager
Taco Bell
Oakdale
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development of a customer service excellence program.
- Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching for team development.
Store Manager
Buds caps and things
Greensboro
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through waste reduction initiatives.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Developed relationships with suppliers to negotiate better prices.
- Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
Construction Technician
Environmental Air Systems
High Point
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to trouble shooting and repairing HVAC units and electrical units.
- Performing welding, grinding, cutting, caulking, painting, and primer in walls.
- Preventive maintenance of all machinery.
Truck Driver
PTL
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to coordinating daily delivery schedules based upon customer schedules, peak delivery, and alternate routes.
- Processing shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each route.
- Conducting daily DOT pre-trip inspections and submitting reports required to condition of truck.
- Maintaining both state and federal records as required by law.
- Interacting with customers and vendors in a friendly and timely manner.
Warehouse
Paragon Luxury Wheels
Greensboro
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to shipping and receiving goods.
- Maintaining inventory records and loading and unloading items in a safe and timely manner.
Construction Technician
Environmental Air Systems
High Point
08.2014 - 10.2016
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to trouble shooting and repairing HVAC units and electrical units.
- Performing caulking, painting, and primer in walls.
Forklift Operator
Wilson Trucking Corp.
Greensboro
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to efficiently loading/unloading route trucks, bulk rigs, and transports with a forklift.
- Working accurately to control warehouse inventory.
- Building Pallets/orders (on an as needed bases) to support successful fulfillment.
- Overseeing logistic operations through movement, loading/unloading.
Interior Technician (Sheetmetal Fabricator)
Pemco
Tampa
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Able to read card and follow instructions; American airlines, frontier ,319,320, and 321.
- Disassemble and assemble seats, insulation, push lights, stowbins, ceiling panels, dado,cove and floor panels.
Assistant machine operator
Future Foam Warehouse
Archdale
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to setting up machines at the beginning of shift to ensure proper working order.
- Maintaining and cleaning machines before and after each shift.
- Placing parts in semi-automated machines.
- Calibrate machines at the beginning of each shift and end of each shift.
- Ensure that regular and preventative maintenance procedures are carried out.
- Perform safety checks on every machine to ensure accuracy.
Construction Technician
Gene George Sheet Metal/Construction
Chadbourn
08.2011 - 04.2012
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to Loading and unloading building materials and move materials towards working areas.
- Drilling holes, installing fasteners, routing and trimming parts, hand layout of hole patterns and application of primers and sealants.
- Remove debris and trash at construction sites by means of wheelbarrows and other equipment.
- Erect concrete forms, scaffolding and ramps.
- Mix, pour and extend concrete and asphalt.
- Help in drilling and blasting.
Interior Install Technician
AAR
Duluth
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Removing and install, and fabricate aircraft interiors by using company operating procedures and quality standards.
- Assemble, install, rework, repair and modify aircraft structural, mechanical or electrical assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, systems, and air-frame structures on aircraft systems following manufacturing planning, blueprints, schematics, process specifications, repair and rework sketches, written and oral instructions.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Winston-Salem
07.2008 - 06.2010
- Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in market place.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Education
Class A Commercial Drivers License -
Road Masters Truck Driving School
Dunn, NCBachelor of Science - Sports Management
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, NCHigh School Diploma -
South Central High School
Winterville, NCSkills
- Detail Oriented
- Active Listening
- Excellent Motor skills
- Great interpersonal Skills
- Ability to read work orders, blueprints and operation sheets
- North Carolina Class A CDL license
- Team player
- Superb communicator
- Building strong working relationships
- Employee training
- Performance evaluation
- Customer service
- Team building
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Time management
- Adaptable teaching
- Brand building and awareness
- New hire training
References
- Tommy Brown, Supervisor, 336-708-0432
- Andre Wade, Former Coworker, 718-704-6386
- Brentley Richardson, Former Coworker, 252-364-6467
- Neil Williams, Personal, 252-531-2257
Timeline
Trainer
FedEx
09.2024 - Current
Manager
Taco Bell
07.2024 - 01.2025
Store Manager
Buds caps and things
01.2021 - 06.2024
Construction Technician
Environmental Air Systems
04.2018 - 06.2019
Truck Driver
PTL
12.2017 - 04.2018
Warehouse
Paragon Luxury Wheels
10.2016 - 12.2017
Forklift Operator
Wilson Trucking Corp.
09.2014 - 10.2015
Construction Technician
Environmental Air Systems
08.2014 - 10.2016
Interior Technician (Sheetmetal Fabricator)
Pemco
01.2013 - 08.2014
Assistant machine operator
Future Foam Warehouse
06.2012 - 01.2013
Construction Technician
Gene George Sheet Metal/Construction
08.2011 - 04.2012
Interior Install Technician
AAR
05.2010 - 08.2011
Sales Associate
Walmart
07.2008 - 06.2010
Class A Commercial Drivers License -
Road Masters Truck Driving School
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
High School Diploma -
South Central High School