Dawn Gillean
Denver
Summary
Packaging Lead offering experience overseeing efficiency and accuracy of packing team's daily activities. Highly skilled at training, supervising, and coaching packers to maintain peak productivity. Talented at recordkeeping and deep knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1980
1980
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Packaging Lead
Cannabis company
Denver
05.2017 - 08.2025
- Oversaw daily packaging operations for cannabis products in a regulated environment.
- Trained and mentored staff on safe packaging procedures and compliance standards.
- Implemented quality control checks to ensure product integrity and safety.
- Labeled packages and recorded items packed in preparation for shipping.
- Trained new team members on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Performed opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks with proficient adherence to checklists.
Kitchen Lead
Cannabis company
Denver
05.2017 - 08.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations and high food quality.
- Trained new team members on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels of ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, supplies, and orders.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
Server
Gunther tooties
Denver
06.2006 - 11.2016
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experiences.
- Managed accurate order taking and ensured timely food delivery.
- Assisted in training new staff on restaurant procedures and service standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area during busy shifts.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues efficiently and professionally.
- Processed payments accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
Education
Rancho Cotati High School
Rohnert Park, CASkills
- Packaging compliance
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Operational supervision
- Food safety standards
- Team leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Efficient communication
Timeline
Packaging Lead
Cannabis company
05.2017 - 08.2025
Kitchen Lead
Cannabis company
05.2017 - 08.2025
Server
Gunther tooties
06.2006 - 11.2016
Rancho Cotati High School