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SHAWN JOHNSON

SHAWN JOHNSON

Pittsburgh

Summary

A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. A hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. A committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Reliable Team Member with a solid background in meeting and exceeding production demands. Efficiently carries out physically demanding work by keeping supplies organized, following orders, and using industrial equipment to move loads. Inspects and repairs machines regularly for optimal performance. Motivated individual with business acumen and willingness to take on challenging roles. Tech-savvy and quick learning with technical know-how, social media expertise, and sales abilities to support and drive substantial growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Driller Helper

Major Drilling Group International Inc.
Salt Lake City
06.2025 - Current
  • Surface Mining – Non-Metal | Surface & Core DrillingDates: [Add your dates]
  • Performed surface and surface core drilling operations on 230-series drill rigs
  • Safety trained and certified for Backhoe operation per site and MSHA requirements
  • Safety trained and certified for Water Truck operation, including dust suppression and site maintenance
  • Operated equipment independently after completing required safety training and sign-offs
  • Handled drill rods, core barrels, casing, and tools during active drilling operations
  • Assisted with core recovery, handling, and staging while maintaining sample integrity
  • Managed water systems including pumps, hoses, and flow control to support drilling operations
  • Conducted daily pre-shift equipment inspections and reported mechanical or safety concerns
  • Completed Take-5 / Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) prior to task execution
  • Maintained safe work zones and followed MSHA safety standards
  • Worked extended shifts (10–14+ hours) in physically demanding outdoor environments

Certifications & Safety Training

  • MSHA Surface Training (Non-Metal)
  • MSHA New Task Training
  • Hazard Recognition Training
  • Backhoe Safety Training & Certification
  • Water Truck Safety Training & Certification
  • Half-Face Respirator Fit Tested
  • Medically Cleared for Respirator Use
  • Adult First Aid / CPR / AED Certified

Equipment & Field Experience

(Safety-Trained)

  • Backhoe
  • Water Truck
  • Surface & Core Drill Rig Support (230 series)

Technical & Field Skills

  • Surface & Core Drilling Support
  • Drill Rod & Core Handling
  • Water Systems & Pump Operation
  • Jobsite Safety & Hazard Awareness
  • Equipment Inspections & Maintenance Awareness
  • Long-Shift Endurance & Remote Site Work

Shift Manager

Choolaah Indian Bbq
Pittsburgh
06.2023 - 08.2025
  • Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency
  • Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor
  • Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service
  • Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance
  • Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.

Skilled Tradesman

Steamfitters Technology Center Local 449
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Operated cranes, hi-los, and other equipment safely to move materials around work areas
  • Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations
  • Cut off excess materials for reuse or recycling
  • Turned controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates, or table angles for specified operations
  • Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products, and equipment
  • Read work orders or production schedules to determine materials, locations of cutting lines dimensions, and tolerances
  • Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets
  • Calculated and marked dimensions of metal pieces according to specifications
  • Loaded and unloaded pallets of merchandise using a forklift
  • Moved materials between departments utilizing the forklift
  • Stacked products in an orderly manner on designated shelves or pallets.

Shift Manager

Chipotle Mexican Grill
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Managed daily operations by delegating tasks to employees and monitoring their performance
  • Supervised staff, provided guidance and training, and addressed employee issues or concerns
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and applicable laws
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordered new stock when necessary
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure customers had an enjoyable experience while shopping in the store
  • Performed cash-handling duties such as deposits, withdrawals, and transfers
  • Responsible for opening and closing the store according to established guidelines
  • Identified opportunities for improvement within the store's operations or services offered
  • Communicated effectively with other managers regarding staffing needs throughout the day and week.

Online Order Filling and Delivery

Walmart
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Online Order Filling and Delivery
  • Acknowledge and greet customers with a smile
  • Answer customer questions
  • Help customers find the products they are looking for
  • Assist fellow associates as needed throughout the store
  • Keep your area stocked, clean, and safe
  • Have the opportunity to shop for our customers and choose just the right apple, or select their favorite cereal
  • This position is extremely fast-paced and is one that gets to spend time in all departments shopping for our customers and filling their online orders
  • Get to dispense orders to our customers and engage them in conversation throughout the dispensing process
  • There are times when you have to juggle shopping for our online customers while stopping to help our in-store customers.

Lawn Care Business Owner

Shawns' Outside Services, LLC
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • I rake leaves, mow lawns, trim bushes and hedges, put down mulch, clean up, weeding, edge lawns, install rocks and cement, and plant plants
  • Maintained records of services rendered, including invoices, payments, and contracts
  • Performed regular mowing, edging, trimming, aerating, overseeding, and fertilizing services for residential and commercial customers
  • Provided estimates to potential clients based on their individual needs
  • Coordinated with suppliers to purchase necessary materials efficiently
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times when operating machinery or working with hazardous materials
  • Created marketing campaigns to promote business growth through print media, radio ads, television commercials, direct mailings, and online platforms
  • Maintained service excellence, working closely with clients to quickly address needs and resolve issues or complaints.

Kitchen Manager

Chipotle Mexican Grill
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols, and performance reviews
  • Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures, and quality standards
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations
  • Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management, and other related expenses
  • Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhered to health department regulations
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes, and plate presentation
  • Evaluated employee performance through observation of work habits, attitude toward customers, and adherence to company policies.
  • Liberty

Education

• CDL-A Permit (Active) • Air Brake Endorsement • Combination Vehicle Endorsement - Commercial Driver License (CDL-A) Training

160 Driving Academy
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2026 - 01.2026

High School Diploma -

The Neighborhood Academy
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • Organization
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Service
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Computer Skills
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Problem-Solving
  • Calculations and Measurements
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Safety Understanding
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Jobsite safety
  • Equipment maintenance and operation
  • Equipment operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Problem solving
  • Core drilling

Certification

Currently enrolled now to receive these certifications: Certified Personal Trainer, NASM/AFAA CPR, Powered by ASTI, Weight Loss Specialization (WLS), Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, Flexibility Training, Speed, Agility and Quickness Training, Women's Fitness Specialization (WFS), MMA Conditioning Specialization (MMACS), Core Training, Youth Exercise Specialization (YES), Resistance Training, Behavior Change Specialization (BCS), Cardio For Performance (V2), Group Personal Training Specialization (GPTS), Reactive Training, Cardio for Fitness (V2), Certified Wellness Coach, Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES), Balance Training, NASM Home Gym Design Specialization, Integrated Training Series, Manual Muscle Testing, Neuromuscular Stretching, Corrective Exercise Strategies for Basketball, Mental Toughness, Positional Isometrics, Con Ed Power Pack 1, Ultimate Cardio Trainer, Social Media Fitness Influencer, Senior Fitness Specialist (SFS), Goniometric Assessment, Physique and Bodybuilding Coach, AND NASM Stretching and Flexibility Coach.

Accomplishments

Journal of Emerging Investigators. This excellence has also been recognized by the Journal of Emerging Investigators, a publication run by graduate students at Harvard University. Please click below to read the wonderful work some of our students have published in JEI. Are Teens Willing to Pay More for Their Preferred Goods? Shawn R Johnson Jr (1) and Jason Scott (1), (1) The Neighborhood Academy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sep 28, 2019, https://doi.org/10.59720/19-038, 09/28/19

Volunteer Experience

  • Silver Lake Commons, Fall 2014, 6935 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15208, I cleaned, wiped down, and dusted the cafeteria, the hallways, and the stairs.
  • Rainbow Kitchen Community Services, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, 135 E 9th Ave, Homestead, PA, 15120, On Thanksgiving the basketball team gets to gather at Rainbow Kitchen with the food we prepared to feed the homeless. We feed around 200 people each year.
  • East Liberty Presbyterian Church, Winter 2014, 116 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, I cleaned, wiped down, and vacuumed the daycare in the church.
  • The Neighborhood Academy, Fall 2015, 2016, and 2018, 709 N Aiken Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, We cleaned up the outside by picking up trash and dusted, scraped paint and clay, wiped down, mopped, and vacuumed the school.
  • Pleasant Valley Men's Shelter, Winter 2016, 1601 Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, Conducted a clothing drive and packaged clothing to deliver to the men's shelter.
  • Cranberry Senior Center, Winter 2015, 2525 Rochester Rd, Cranberry Twp, PA, 16066, Christmas caroled with the elderly.
  • Calvary United Church-Christ, Summer 2017, Spring 2018, 125 Shaw Ave, Turtle Creek, PA, 15145, We moved furniture around because there was a flood and a leak. Also, we folded clothes and boxed items for people in need in the community.
  • Calvary United Church-Christ, Summer 2017, 125 Shaw Ave, Turtle Creek, PA, 15145, At the church there was a water pipe that busted and the boys' basketball team went to help them move all the clothes from downstairs to upstairs and boxed them and moved them to outside for the delivery.
  • Chadwick Playground & Football Field, Summer 2009, 2015, 1503 Oberlin St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, The team would take a whole day to clean up the field and the woods and playground once a year.
  • Open Hand Ministries, Spring 2017, 2018, 100 Sheridan Square, 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, A group of us from school with a teacher and his wife for Good Deeds Day helped renovate two homes in East Liberty.

Timeline

• CDL-A Permit (Active) • Air Brake Endorsement • Combination Vehicle Endorsement - Commercial Driver License (CDL-A) Training

160 Driving Academy
01.2026 - 01.2026

Driller Helper

Major Drilling Group International Inc.
06.2025 - Current

Shift Manager

Choolaah Indian Bbq
06.2023 - 08.2025

Skilled Tradesman

Steamfitters Technology Center Local 449
10.2022 - 05.2023

Shift Manager

Chipotle Mexican Grill
04.2022 - 10.2022

Online Order Filling and Delivery

Walmart
04.2021 - 03.2022

Lawn Care Business Owner

Shawns' Outside Services, LLC
07.2020 - 04.2021

Kitchen Manager

Chipotle Mexican Grill
08.2018 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

The Neighborhood Academy
SHAWN JOHNSON