Cheryl Whitfield
Portland,OR
Summary
Versatile professional with a long background in property inspection, building maintenance, and repair services. Experienced in assessing issues, completing repairs, and documenting work with care. Brings strong problem-solving skills, customer service, and a self-directed work ethic to every assignment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Cheryl's Repairs
Cheryl Whitfield
Portland, OR
05.2005 - Current
- Delivered tailored home repair solutions for seniors with limited income, addressing individual needs and enhancing their living conditions.
- Executed drywall, plumbing, electrical, deck, and fence repairs; installed toilets and showers; performed HVAC maintenance and minor furnace repairs.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Residential Real Estate Appraiser
Northwest Residential Appraisal
Portland, OR
03.2002 - Current
- Executed residential property appraisals for Northwest Residential Appraisal utilizing market comparison analysis to determine accurate property values.
- Inspected homes, documented condition, and photographed interior and exterior features.
- Researched MLS listings, county records, and neighborhood sales to support valuation conclusions.
- Compiled comprehensive appraisal reports adhering to USPAP standards and specific lender requirements, ensuring clarity and compliance for stakeholders.
- Analyzed property characteristics, zoning, and improvements for accurate value estimates.
- Conducted in-depth research on local areas and properties to enhance valuation accuracy and inform appraisal decisions.
Facility Operations Specialist
Metro Safety and Fire
Portland, OR
05.2025 - 10.2026
- Coordinated shipping, receiving, and item movement to streamline warehouse operations.
- Maintained building upkeep and managed minor repairs to ensure facility functionality.
- Facilitated vendor communication and followed up on service needs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Processed service orders for fire protection equipment and safety systems.
- Monitored inventory levels for extinguishers, alarms, and emergency safety supplies.
- Supported safety team activities and workplace safety checks.
- Checked operations processes for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal guidelines.
- Operated forklift to move materials efficiently within warehouse.
Maintenance Technician
Cherry Blossom Cottage Assisted Living
Portland, Oregon
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Inspected HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and safety systems to identify and address maintenance issues.
- Responded quickly to emergency breakdowns during shift hours.
- Disassembled faulty appliances to diagnose and repair issues, restoring proper functionality.
- Replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Unclogged drains and installed new valves, faucets, and fixtures to restore functionality.
- Tested emergency equipment and fire safety devices for assisted living compliance.
- Performed routine repairs in assisted living cottage common areas and resident rooms.
- Maintained grounds, walkways, and exterior areas around cottage buildings.
Seafood Manager
Krogers Grocery Store
Goshen, IN
01.1999 - 03.2002
- Helped manage seafood department operations for Kroger grocery store shoppers.
- Ordered seafood products based on store inventory, freshness standards.
- Trained associates on seafood handling, sanitation, food safety.
- Taught team members safe product handling, equipment use, accurate recordkeeping under food safety guidelines.
- Arranged seafood cases using Kroger merchandising, rotation practices.
- Assisted customers with seafood selection, preparation, special requests.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly to maintain positive relationships.
- Directed daily work schedules, tasks for seafood department employees.
- Managed backroom logistics for efficient storage and stocking processes. receiving, storage, stocking for seafood deliveries.
- Reviewed ordering practices to minimize spoilage and optimize resource use.
- Reviewed market trends to set pricing levels for seafood items.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure competitive pricing for operational needs.
- Shared customer feedback with team members to identify service improvements.
Machinist, Quality Control and Safety Team Lead
United Technologies
Huntington, Indiana
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Set up and ran CNC equipment for part production.
- Set up and operated machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Adjusted machine settings to consistently achieve precise part tolerances, enhancing overall production quality.
- Selected appropriate fixtures, inserts, and tooling to ensure precision in machining operations.
- Checked machined parts with micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
- Verified finished parts against specifications with height gauges, surface plates, protractors, and other precision measuring tools.
- Reviewed blueprints and work instructions to ensure compliance with United Technologies specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions and finished-work tolerances.
- Monitored output levels and adjusted process settings to support production goals.
- Adjusted feed and speed, changed cutting tools, and corrected machine controls when programming errors or equipment faults occurred.
- Worked with supervisors on production schedules and priorities.
- Followed safety procedures and quality standards throughout machining tasks.
- Operated forklift to move finished products onto skids and transport materials to warehouse.
- Maintained quality and safety standards while documenting maintenance and repair activities to support operational reliability.
Education
Associate of Arts - Real Estate Appraisal
McKissock
On Line05-2002
High School Diploma -
Beaverton High School
Beaverton, OR06-1987
Skills
- HVAC maintenance
- Plumbing repairs
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Fire safety systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment repair
- Apartment maintenance expertise
- Building oversight
- Facility management strategies
- Roof maintenance
- Flooring repair skills
- Material handling
- Vendor coordination
- Inventory control
- Customer service excellence
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Technical writing
- First aid and CPR
- Attention to detail
- Recordkeeping
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Building code knowledge
- Market valuation methods
- Appraisal standards knowledge
- Real estate research
- Residential inspections
- Valuation report preparation
- Property record analysis
- Land use analysis
- Property assessment
- Neighborhood assessment
- Professional ethics
- Self-directed work ethic
- Residential appraisal
Certification
- Portland Fire Marshal Certificate of Fitness
- Real Estate Appraisal
- Forklift
Timeline
Facility Operations Specialist
Metro Safety and Fire
05.2025 - 10.2026
Maintenance Technician
Cherry Blossom Cottage Assisted Living
08.2023 - 02.2024
Cheryl's Repairs
Cheryl Whitfield
05.2005 - Current
Residential Real Estate Appraiser
Northwest Residential Appraisal
03.2002 - Current
Seafood Manager
Krogers Grocery Store
01.1999 - 03.2002
Machinist, Quality Control and Safety Team Lead
United Technologies
01.1992 - 01.1999
Associate of Arts - Real Estate Appraisal
McKissock
High School Diploma -
Beaverton High School