BEN HIMMELEIN
Kalamazoo,Mi
Summary
Highly reliable and dedicated professional with a strong work ethic, poised to excel in any role. With a diverse employment history, possesses adaptability and quick learning ability to seamlessly transition into new tasks and assignments. Committed to delivering exceptional results, eager to contribute skills and experience to make a significant impact within your organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Old Goat Tavern
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2025 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Painter
Moon Custom Painting
Kalamazoo, US
07.2017 - Current
- At Moon Custom painting I was sent solo to apartments to paint them, I would cut the edges and roll the walls till it was perfect
- This was the second job I had that is physically, not only rolling walls for 6 hours straight but also carrying the 60 pound cans of paint for not only myself but also for my boss
- It really taught me to be careful with what I do but it also gave me a fine attention to detail
Lawn Care Foreman
MTH Lawn Service
Mattawan, MI
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Enhanced lawn health by implementing proper mowing, fertilizing, and watering techniques.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality assurance through regular site visits to ensure work completed met or exceeded client expectations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through proactive communication about project progress and timely responses to inquiries or concerns.
- Maximized revenue potential with accurate cost estimates for materials, labor, and time required for each project.
- Maintained safety standards by regularly inspecting equipment and performing necessary maintenance or repairs.
- Promoted company reputation for excellence in lawn care services by participating in local community events and industry trade shows.
- Reduced customer complaints by swiftly addressing and resolving any landscaping issues or concerns.
- Optimized resource allocation by effectively coordinating crew assignments based on their individual strengths and expertise in specific areas of lawn care services.
Warehouse Shipping Receiver
Western Diversified Plastics LLC
Mattawan, MI
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse environment, ensuring efficient operations and minimizing safety hazards.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations through regular safety training sessions for all staff members.
- Streamlined the shipping process by implementing an efficient inventory management system.
- Optimized storage space utilization by reorganizing products according to size, weight, and frequency of use.
- Managed inbound shipments efficiently, verifying received goods against purchase orders and invoices for accuracy.
Crew Member
Five Guys
Kalamazoo, US
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: Fast-paced food restaurant
- At five guys we are a fast passed food restaurant and I did everything from prepping, cooking, assisting customers, Restocking, And closing
- Fast-paced food restaurant
Education
Diploma -
Kalamazoo Central High School
Kalamazoo, MI02.2025
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI12-2024
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Landscaping design
- Maintenance scheduling
- Attention to detail
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Report writing
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Pallet jack handling
- Time management
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Security Officer
Old Goat Tavern
01.2025 - Current
Lawn Care Foreman
MTH Lawn Service
05.2022 - 11.2024
Warehouse Shipping Receiver
Western Diversified Plastics LLC
11.2021 - 05.2022
Crew Member
Five Guys
04.2018 - 05.2019
Painter
Moon Custom Painting
07.2017 - Current
Diploma -
Kalamazoo Central High School
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Kalamazoo Valley Community College