Benjamin James
New Haven,CT
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Garden Associate
Home Depot
Hamden, Connecticut
03.2022 - Current
- Trained new staff members on proper usage of equipment used in maintaining outdoor gardens.
- Demonstrated safe use of gardening tools such as shovels, trowels, rakes, hoes.
- Prepared weekly reports detailing sales figures within the garden department.
- Organized merchandise shelves in the garden section of the store.
- Ensured that all products were correctly labeled before being placed on display.
- Adhered to company policies concerning safety and security procedures in the garden area.
Property Manager
Edgewood Elm Housing
New Haven, Connecticut
05.2018 - Current
- Managed all maintenance requests from tenants in a timely manner.
- Negotiated leases, rental agreements, and other contractual documents related to property management activities.
- Analyzed market conditions regularly to identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency.
- Conducted periodic inspections of properties to ensure compliance with safety regulations and tenant requirements.
- Advised owners on potential improvements or investments that could increase the value of their properties.
- Coordinated with vendors for the procurement of services such as repairs, renovations, landscaping.
Maintenance Supervisor
Columbus House
New Haven, CT
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Identified opportunities for process improvement through data analysis of repair trends.
- Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for various types of machinery.
Education
High School Diploma -
American Worldwide Academy
Miami, Florida 06-2023
High School Diploma -
Cumberland High School
St. Catherine, Jamaica06-2005
Skills
- Sense of urgency
- Solving problems, diagnosing and repairing broken assets within the company
- Ability to maintain proper time management
- Team player, working with and helping others to attain their full potential in order to get the job done
- Use of tool and machinery equipment to properly get the job done
- Customer Assistance
Timeline
Garden Associate
Home Depot
03.2022 - Current
Property Manager
Edgewood Elm Housing
05.2018 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Columbus House
09.2014 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
American Worldwide Academy
High School Diploma -
Cumberland High School
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