Brandon Williams
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
Chicago,Cook
29
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking and reliable worker with strong ability in all job operating areas. Offering safety and responsibility. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Reliable Team Member with solid background meeting and exceeding production demands. Efficiently carries out physically demanding work by keeping supplies organized, following orders and using industrial equipment to move loads. Inspects and repairs machines regularly for optimal performance.
Work History
Bus Operator
2 Years 7 Months- Operated transit buses safely along assigned routes while maintaining schedule adherence and passenger comfort.
- Assisted riders with boarding, fare payment, transfers, and ADA accessibility needs.
- Inspected vehicles before service, reporting mechanical issues, safety concerns, and equipment defects promptly.
- Communicated route delays, incidents, and service interruptions clearly to dispatch and control staff.
- Navigated traffic, weather, and construction detours while adjusting driving decisions to protect service reliability.
- Enforced transit rules professionally, resolving passenger concerns and maintaining orderly coach conditions.
- Completed required trip documentation, incident reports, and daily service logs accurately.
- Received commendations for exceptional customer service and professionalism during interactions with passengers.
Day Labor Worker
10 Months- Assisted bar staff with stocking and organizing bar supplies.
- Ensured a clean, safe, and organized work area for bartenders by regularly sanitizing surfaces and equipment.
- Managed the proper disposal of all glassware, bottles, and other bar waste materials.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as changing kegs, cleaning taps, and restocking ice bins.
- Set up drink stations before each shift to ensure that necessary supplies were readily available throughout service hours.
- Restocked glassware shelves after busy shifts to ensure that adequate amounts of glasses were available for upcoming service periods.
- Assisted with clearing away empty plates and glasses from tables after customers had finished dining.
- Prepared fresh juices using citrus pressers when requested by bartenders during high volume times.
- Removed and disposed of bags from trash receptacles in and around bar area.
- Maintained spotless, well-stocked bar organized and ready for customer demands.
- Removed, washed and polished empty glasses, took plates to kitchen and discarded trash.
- Replenished bar glasses, garnishes and condiments.
- Cleaned bar and table surfaces throughout shift to help reduce risk of pathogens.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
Saw Operator
1 Year 2 Months- Operated a variety of saws to cut various materials according to specifications.
- Maintained and calibrated saws for proper operation.
- Loaded and unloaded material onto the saw table.
- Measured, marked, and cut material with precision accuracy.
- Performed routine maintenance on saws such as oiling, sharpening blades, replacing parts.
- Followed safety procedures while operating equipment and maintained a safe work environment.
- Assisted with loading and unloading shipments from delivery trucks using forklift or pallet jack.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to customer requirements and specifications.
- Provided training for new employees on saw operations.
- Adhered to all company policies regarding machine use and safety regulations.
- Kept accurate records of production output in order to track progress against goals.
- Stacked cut pieces onto pallets for shipping or storage purposes.
- Cleaned up after each shift ensuring the work area was free of debris or hazards.
- Selected and installed saw blades according to established safety measures.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with forklift in a safe manner.
- Inspected the forklift daily to ensure proper functioning of safety equipment and components.
- Moved products to designated areas using the forklift.
- Checked load security before moving material from one location to another.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on forklifts as per company guidelines.
- Stacked pallets in an orderly fashion within storage facilities or onto delivery trucks.
- Provided feedback to management about efficiency improvements that could be made.
Truck Loader
7 Months- Observed proper lifting techniques when manually loading or unloading freight from trucks.
- Adhered to established safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times by sweeping floors, cleaning up spills.
- Participated in team meetings providing input into warehouse processes improvement initiatives.
- Maximized truck space by loading efficiently.
- Assisted sorters by loading trucks with assigned packages for routes.
- Scanned [Number] packages per day to verify proper shipping information.
- Kept loading dock clear and free of debris, minimizing accidents and injuries.
- Placed parts on trailer safely to reduce damage during shipment.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Property Maintenance
Technical Skills
Troubleshooting Skills
Machinery Upkeep
Safe Equipment Use
Facility Cleaning
Supply Replenishment
Garnish Preparation
Ice Restocking
Glass Washing
Clearing Tables
Bussing Tables
Cleaning Proficiency
Cleaning and Sanitation
Customer Service
Beverage Preparation
Supply Restocking
Service Bar Restocking
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Beverage Making and Delivery
Forklift Operation
Palletizing
OSHA Compliance
Lifts up to 150 Pounds
Warehouse Operations
Safety Awareness
Mentoring and Coaching
Physically Fit and Agile
Certified Pallet Jack Operator
Dimension Verification
Blade Preparation
Assembly Station Setup
Equipment Inspection
Materials Cutting
Quality Assurance
Waste Control
Safety Procedures
Product Inspection
Machine Calibration
Precision Measurement
Certification
Class B CDL.
Timeline
Bus Operator
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
03.2024 - CurrentRead More
Day Labor Worker
Source One Staffing
04.2010 - 02.2011Read More
Saw Operator
nu alpha metal excrusions
06.2002 - 08.2003Read More
Truck Loader
UPS
04.1998 - 11.1998Read More
Von Steuben
High School Diploma
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Education and Training
other