Cade Hopkins
Ojai
Summary
Resourceful individual skilled in team collaboration and task management. Demonstrated success in enhancing production workflows and delivering exceptional customer service, ready to leverage skills to drive operational excellence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
Le Lieu Group
Ojai, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in pre-production planning, ensuring all materials and resources were available for shoots.
- Supported on-set operations by managing equipment setup and breakdown efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe and organized production environment.
- Executed daily tasks in alignment with production goals, demonstrating adaptability to changing priorities.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
- Boosted overall team morale through proactive problem-solving and open communication practices.
- Assisted in meeting tight deadlines by efficiently coordinating tasks with other team members.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
Server
Ojai Ice Cream
Ojai
10.2024 - 11.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service by efficiently taking orders and addressing inquiries.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized dining environment.
- Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate transactions and balanced till at shift end.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu offerings and service protocols.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations while serving food products.
- Enhanced guest experiences through personalized recommendations based on preferences.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, fostering positive dining experiences and repeat business.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nordhoff High
OjaiSkills
- Team collaboration
- Set breakdowns
- Task prioritization
- Physical stamina
- Set cleaning and maintenance
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Production Assistant
Le Lieu Group
01.2025 - Current
Server
Ojai Ice Cream
10.2024 - 11.2025
High School Diploma -
Nordhoff High
2023 Hockey Nationals
Traveled extensively over 10 years for AAA Hockey to Canada, Boston, Texas, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Arizona, and more.