Byron Hardaway
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Adept at handling commercial cleaning needs independently or with team members. Experienced professional with good time management and multitasking abilities as well as flexibility to handle customer requirements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodial Worker
Phoenix Janitorial Services
Peterson Space Force, CO
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Reduced cleaning time significantly while maintaining company quality standards.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Swept, mopped and vacuumed floors; dusted furniture; emptied wastebaskets and recycling bins.
Material Handler
People Ready Temp Agency
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2013 - 08.2023
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Worked with internal departments to locate missing packages and remedy incorrect deliveries.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
Dishwasher
Express Professionals Employment
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2019 - 02.2023
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Observed safety regulations and used protective gear to clean knives and other sharp kitchen supplies.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Operated commercial dishwashing machines efficiently.
- Adhered to sanitary regulations to prevent contamination with food products.
- Repaired and maintained dishwashing machine to keep dishes clean and kitchen running smoothly.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Hand-washed items unsuitable for machine washing.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
- Transported clean dishes and supplies from kitchen to front of house staff for opening shift.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Handled glassware, crystal, and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
- Inspected dishes closely to check for remnants of food or dirt.
- Mixed soap, water and sanitizer together to create cleaning solutions for daily use.
- Washed and sanitized sinks, trashcans and surfaces to remove excess food waste.
- Followed proper procedures to clean large and unwieldy kitchen supplies.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
Sergeant
US Army
FT Carson , CO
03.1998 - 02.2019
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems. Supervised Soldiers and heavy equipment. Always maintain a clean environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO01-2014
Skills
- Custodial machine operation
- Waste disposal
- Restroom cleaning
- Minor repairs
- Odor control
- Kitchen station support
- Dish sanitizing
- Trash management
- Cleaning procedures
- Team collaboration
- Strong work ethic
- Equipment operation
- Attention to detail
- Kitchen equipment use
- Complex Problem-solving
- Punctual and reliable
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Chemical handling
- Stress tolerance
- Time management
- Safety awareness
- Dishwasher operation
- Performance improvement
- Restocking skills
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Supply restocking
- Food safety oversight
- Sanitization techniques
- Wall washing
Security
- Obtain a security clearance
Timeline
Custodial Worker
Phoenix Janitorial Services
09.2022 - 02.2025
Dishwasher
Express Professionals Employment
05.2019 - 02.2023
Material Handler
People Ready Temp Agency
10.2013 - 08.2023
Sergeant
US Army
03.1998 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado Technical University