Adaptable professional with over 20 years of work experience and proven knowledge of leadership, problem-solving, and workflow prioritization. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill any role at your company. Hard worker experienced in problem-solving, service and time management. Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal and creative thinking skills. Frequently praised as a quick and fast learner by my peers, and superiors, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Work History
Dietary Aide/Environmental Services Housekeeper
Wynn Park Villa
Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
Educated patients about the importance of proper nutrition for overall health improvement and disease management.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality meals tailored to their dietary needs and preferences.
Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring timely meal production and delivery.
Assisted dietitians in monitoring patient progress, adjusting meal plans as needed based on feedback from healthcare providers.
Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
Ensured food safety compliance through proper storage, handling, and sanitation procedures, minimizing risk of contamination or illness.
Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
Optimized workflow efficiency with proactive communication between housekeeping team members and other departments.
Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
Cleaned elevators, glass, and planters in public areas.
Promoted adherence to regulatory requirements by staying current on evolving industry standards for environmental services housekeeping best practices.
Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to promote clean, sanitary environment, and reduce odors and debris.
Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished when supplies ran low.
Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
Ironworker
Irving Ship Building
My main day to day duties have been being responsible for reading and interpreting engineering blueprints
Working either alone, or in a team, to come to a solution to further the job aspects
Some of these aspects include, but are not limited to the following; Load and unload parts and equipment and using hands, hand truck, dolly, and/or hoisting elements
Transporting raw materials and finished metal products manually or using hoists or other devices, while sorting metal sheets and parts, scrap metal and other materials
Achieved consistent adherence to project deadlines through effective prioritization of tasks in a high-pressure work environment.
Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
Improved work area organization by implementing efficient storage solutions for tools, materials, and finished products.
Read specifications or blueprints to determine locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
Laid out and accurately fabricated structural iron
Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
Double-checking design specifications before commencing with cutting and grinding work
Setting up metalwork machinery including drill presses, flame cutters, brakes, and shears, as well as measuring and marking out cutting and bending lines
Hoisted equipment and tools into location via bull rigging or crane
Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
Pulled, pushed, or pried equipment into position and bolted, welded or tacked into place
Assisted with connecting columns, beams and girders with bolts.
Landscaper
Various Landscaping Companies
I have several years under my belt of being a professional landscaper, working for a variety of companies
Two of which I had leadership roles, which entailed having 1-5 people working with me, where I delegated tasks, and worked alongside them
I had a list of certain properties that had to be completed in a timely fashion
On top of that, for the winter time, I ran a hand crew where it was usually me and 2-3 other people
Again, having my own list of properties to be maintained
Both of the summer, and winter work, required me to keep a detailed work sheet describing what was done, and how many hours were spent doing what
With all of the landscaping companies, I was solely in charge of a company vehicle, making sure care and cautions were kept.
Plant seeds, bulbs, grass and plants
Adhered to safety protocols to and manufacturer instructions for equipment operation
Inspected sidewalks and parking lots to identify and report hazards or repair needs
Prepared walkways and common areas for adverse weather conditions and removed snow and ice
Disposed of hazardous materials in accordance with environmental laws
Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects. Replacing blades and fluids as needed.
Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
Improved landscape design by planting flowers, trees, and shrubs according to client preferences and site conditions.
Painter
Professional Painter
Delivered high-quality painting services on time and within budget for a variety of clients.
Filled cracks, holes and joints with appropriate product
Sprayed prepared surfaces with primers and decorative or finish coatings
Applied coats of paint and varnish using brushes, spray guns and roller
Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
Worked with pollutants, solvents and cleaners, adhering to safety protocols
Covered surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting
Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, and using water and abrasive blasting
Washed and treated surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations and sanded rough spots to adhere finishes
Mixed and matched colors of paint, stained and varnish with oil and thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies
Used sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool and sand machines
Finished techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering and faux finished
Cut stencils and brushed or sprayed lettering or decorations on surfaces
Filled cracks, holes and joints with caulk, putty, plaster and other fillers, using caulking guns and putty knives
Removed fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps and electric switch covered prior to painting.