Calvin Burton
Mathews,VA
Summary
Demonstrated expertise in public safety and community engagement, enhanced by strong problem-solving and communication skills. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams in farm and marina environments, ensuring safety and operational efficiency. Seeking to leverage these transferable skills for impactful community contributions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Farm Worker
Belmont Pumpkin Farm
Mathews County, VA
09.2015 - Current
- Operated farm equipment for planting, tilling, and harvesting tasks.
- Cultivated and harvested a variety of pumpkins and seasonal crops.
- Implemented best practices for pest control and crop maintenance techniques.
- Monitored crop health and promptly reported issues to management, ensuring timely interventions.
- Monitored crop health and growth rate; reported any issues to the supervisor.
- Conducted inspections of property to identify weeds and pests that could damage the crops or harm livestock.
- Ensured animals received proper nutrition for health and well-being their daily rations of grain and hay; monitored their health for signs of illness or injury.
- Fed and watered livestock, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Trained new workers on farm operations and safety protocols, fostering a safe and knowledgeable workforce.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during peak seasons.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure all farm operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of tools and work areas on the farm.
- Created engaging displays for seasonal farm events and markets to attract customers.
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities to check for necessary repairs or replacements.
- Prepared produce for sale and consumption by picking, cleaning, and packing with labels.
Marina Dock Hand
Morningstar Marinas
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Assisted boat docking and undocking procedures, enhancing vessel safety and minimizing risks.
- Assisted boaters with docking and launching their vessels safely.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, prioritizing the safety of marina patrons and swift resolution.
- Actively monitored weather conditions to provide timely updates and guidance to boat owners during inclement weather events.
- Monitored weather conditions in order to ensure safety of vessels docked at the marina.
- Conducted routine inspections of docks and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining operational integrity.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations pertaining to vessel operations in harbor waters.
- Provided exceptional customer service to marina patrons, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Provide customer service by answering inquiries and offering recommendations.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding any changes or updates concerning their reservations.
- Coordinated with staff members in order to ensure that all customer requests were handled promptly and correctly.
- Collaborated with team members to improve marina service efficiency.
- Trained new dock hands on safety practices and operational procedures, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Conducted routine maintenance on marina equipment, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Performed regular maintenance on the docks including painting, caulking, and repairs.
- Performed minor repairs on docks, walkways, lighting fixtures, and other infrastructure elements.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of marina facilities and dock areas.
- Sorted and stored supplies and tools for easy access during daily operations. to ensure readiness for daily tasks.
- Organized storage areas for boating supplies such as life jackets, anchors, ropes, and cleaning supplies.
- Directed traffic flow between different sections of the dock while ensuring that no collisions occurred between vessels.
- Inspected docking lines, dock cleats, fenders, and other mooring equipment to ensure they were secure.
- Monitored water levels and weather conditions for safe operations.
- Operated fuel pumps to fill vehicles with gasoline or diesel fuel efficiently. to fill fuel tanks of vehicles with gasoline or diesel fuel.
- Maintained customer records and followed up with telephone, mail or personal reminders of services due.
- Suggested and explained recommended services to meet customer needs and resolve specific issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mathews County Highschool
Mathews, VA01-2024
Skills
- Teamwork monitoring
- Livestock handling
- Feeding livestock
- Crop harvests
- Field work
- Basic carpentry
- Emergency procedures
- Safety compliance
- Emergency response
- Equipment maintenance
- Weather monitoring
- Vessel operations
- Pallet jack handling
- Warehouse safety procedures
- Task prioritization
- Dependable and hardworking
- Attention to detail
- Quality control checks
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Customer relationship management
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- First aid and CPR
- Heavy lifting
- Inclement weather procedures
- Inventory organization
- Analytical thinking
- Safety procedures
References
- Ryan Crowder - Sergeant Detective Division Property Crimes Norfolk Police Department, International Auto Theft Investigators Southeast Regional Chapter Director, Virginia State Health Commissioner's Advisory Council on Health Disparity and Equity Council Member.
- Roy Morris - Sergeant for the Virginia Conservation Police Department Natural Resources
- Denny Simon - Director of Operations for the City of Virginia Beach
- Neal Crowder - Detective and Master Police officer at Norfolk Police department
- Joan Simon - Retired Captain for the Rescue Squad/EMS of Sandbridge, VA
Work History
1 year and 7 months
Timeline
Marina Dock Hand
Morningstar Marinas
04.2024 - 11.2025
General Farm Worker
Belmont Pumpkin Farm
09.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mathews County Highschool