Reliable equipment operator with experience in marina operations, boat towing, docking, and safety compliance. Skilled in equipment maintenance, line handling, and team communication to keep daily yard work running smoothly. Early-career marina and vehicle operations professional with hands-on experience in heavy equipment, boat hauling, and preventive maintenance. Known for safe work habits, clear communication, and dependable support for fast-moving yard and customer service needs. Trained new team members and helped maintain smooth operations.
Overview
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Certification
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4
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Jefferson Beach Marina
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
10.2025 - Current
Operated marina equipment for efficient boat hauling, launching, and storage handling.
Operated various equipment to assist in marina operations. to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
Inspected forklifts, trailers, and lifts before daily marine yard operations.
Positioned vessels safely on blocks and in dry storage racks.
Transported boats, materials, and supplies across Jefferson Beach Marina grounds to ensure smooth operations.
Maintained equipment fueled and ready for immediate use, ensuring adherence to scheduling demands.
Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
Cleaned work areas, equipment surfaces, and fueling zones after use.
Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
Communicated with marina team on equipment needs and yard scheduling.
Car Porter
Jim rihels
Clinton Township, Michigan
09.2023 - 09.2025
Moved vehicles across Jim Riehl's lot to support sales, service, and customer delivery.
Parked incoming inventory in assigned areas while following dealership traffic and safety guidelines.
Retrieved customer vehicles from service bays and front drive for pickup preparation.
Checked vehicles for visible damage before and after lot movement.
Cleaned exterior surfaces, windows, and interiors before showroom presentation.
Monitored fuel levels, tire pressure, and basic fluid status on inventory vehicles.
Confirmed keys were returned after customer vehicle pickup.
Fueled vehicles and checked tire inflation before test drives.
Boat Detailer
Boat keepers
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
04.2023 - 09.2023
Cleaned, polished and waxed boat exteriors with power buffing equipment.
Cleaned boat exteriors at Boat keepers with soap, brushes, and pressure washers, enhancing overall appearance.
Applied wax and polish to fiberglass and gelcoat surfaces.
Vacuumed cabins and wiped interior surfaces on customer vessels at Boat keepers.
Vacuumed interior compartments to remove dirt and debris from hard-to-reach places.
Organized cleaning supplies and maintained detailing tools in Boat keepers work areas for efficient operations.
Maintained equipment to optimal operating standards, ensuring reliability and functionality for detailing tasks.
Operated vehicles to transport boats and equipment safely to designated locations. to or from workshops or customer workplaces or homes.
Table Busser
Art and Jakes
Sterling Heights, Michigan
12.2022 - 03.2023
Cleared guest tables quickly at Art and Jakes dining room.
Removed dirty dishes from dining room during busy meal periods.
Kept floors, chairs, and table surfaces clean throughout shift.
Helped Art and Jakes team maintain smooth dining room flow.
Bussed used dishes off of tables when guests had finished meals.
Stocked bussing stations with supplies such as napkins, straws, and condiments.