Derik Mackey
Eden Prairie,MN
Summary
Hardworking and reliable individual with strong ability to provide exceptional administrative skills as well as proficient mechanical skills and workmanship. Highly organized, proactive, and energetic with a "can-do" attitude.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Maintenance Worker
City of Hopkins
03.2021 - Current
- Participated in training programs to enhance skills, ensuring continuous improvement in job performance.
- Operated a variety of tools and machinery for tasks like mowing lawns, trimming trees, repairing fences, painting picnic tables, fixing broken sprinklers resulting in well-maintained parks'' grounds.
- Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
- Handled minor repairs on park equipment ensuring that all facilities function efficiently.
- Placed in charge of all Irrigation needs and requirements throughout the city and City's property. this required regular maintenance including but not limited to: redesigning of current systems, replacement of sprinkler heads, replacement and maintenance of water mains, programming and creation of new controllers and wires throughout a commercial space such as a park.
- Increased community engagement through participation in events like volunteer clean-ups and educational workshops.
- Contributed to team efforts in emergency situations such as storm damage clean-up or search-and-rescue operations.
- Secured park gates or doors at closing time and unlocked at opening.
- Enhanced park visitor experience by maintaining clean and safe facilities, pathways, and recreational areas.
- Preserved natural habitats through careful landscaping, pruning, and removal of invasive species.
- Regularly maintained cleanliness of restrooms.
- Monitored inventory levels for necessary supplies/tools required for parks maintenance work.
- Installed and moved temporary structures for different types of events.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Assisted mechanics with large and small repairs and maintenance on a variety of vehicles including but not limited to: Front end Loader hydraulic cylinder repair, minor welding, Toolcat wheel bearing repair, Bobcat battery replacement, Belly Blade takeoff and replacement on a freightliner plow truck, oil changes of pickup trucks and other cars, and greasing of all said vehicles and more such as the CAT tractor backhoe.
- Assisted with Shady Oak Beach Spring turn on (Diving board, install, high dive install, ladder install, and turning on water to all facilities), shutdown, and maintenance/repair.
Building Supervisor
Hopkins Center For The Arts
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Handled all cleaning of office spaces and rentable rooms throughout the building
- Conducted property walkthrough to inspect building and occupant standards
- Handled occupant complaints and scheduling issues
- Assisted with emergency response and evacuations
- Coordinated building operations, maintenance, and improvements
- Monitored facilities and identified maintenance and repair needs
- In charge of closing the building down if on the night shift.
Public Works Seasonal Worker
Hopkins Public Works
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service
- Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance
- Earned reputation for hard work and great attitude
- Learned and developed team-building skills via the method of working with individuals that came from all backgrounds of expertise as well as a diverse socioeconomic background
- Developed an understanding of the hierarchical chain-of-command style of leadership
- Assigned after a short time to oversee other seasonal workers and help train them in on certain tasks and equipment as well as assist in keeping morale high and other workers working efficiently
- Some of the job details include the following: Professional mowing and landscaping for the city, engaging with customers (residents) in a friendly and servant-minded manner, getting jobs done quickly and efficiently, preparing for seasonal events such as Raspberry Festival as well as taking them down, and assisting full-time staff with any large projects that may come up during the summer season.
Concrete Finisher
Concrete Dynamics, LLC
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Prioritized tasks for each job after reading all project blueprints and documents
- Maintained the safety of work areas by adhering to OSHA regulations
- Used numerous types of power tools daily
- Maintained inventory list of all items used on job sites to provide information needed for reordering
- Used excavators and other heavy equipment to move materials and earth
- Mixed and poured concrete according to standard ratios
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment
- Prepared job sites for concrete pour
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms
- Worked with epoxy floor and walls.
Office Manager
Appraisal Site Services, Inc.
- Scheduled all new Appraisal Inspections for the licensed inspector
- This included FHA and non-FHA Residential Appraisals
- Improved operational efficiencies, managing work requests, new orders, pricing, and changes while coordinating logistics to verify delivery dates
- Automated office operations, managing client correspondence, record tracking, and data communications in database and case management software
- Evaluated and identified ineffective workflow processes, implements solutions to improve productivity and personnel performance
- Oversaw office financial management, including AP/AR and payroll administration
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives
- Some of these performance objectives included the following: Fast turnaround times, preventing report errors, and keeping financial data and information up to date and accurate
- Oversaw all day-to-day office operations, such as receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records
- Oversaw daily functions.
Office Manager
Hopkins Fire Department
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Completed inventory checks each week
- Organized city inspections by street address
- Maintained office organization to support efficiency, professionalism, and performance objectives
- Managed office inventory by making lists and turning them into my supervisor
- Cleaned and maintained office bathrooms
- Cleaned and maintained maintenance rooms of the Firehouse
- Cleaned and maintained the apparatus floor as well as select apparatus equipment
- Assisted in cleaning vehicles when work demand was too high for other employees.
BUILD Office Manager
Bethel University
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service
- Answered on average 10 calls per hour to answer customer questions
- Learned the filing system and how to organize school supplies and new paperwork to support office needs
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work
- Met with students daily to talk about their day and how I could assist them
- Was allowed to give a snack and any other assistance a student that did not feel well or needed a break from class would need
- Provided excellent service and attention to BUILD families when face-to-face or through phone conversations
- Collaborated with others to discuss new organization and event planning opportunities.
YoungLife Paid Intern
YoungLife
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed a vision and strategy for ministry in the Stillwater area
- Built relationships with kids through sustained, consistent contact work
- Recruited and developed student ownership through active discipleship — both informally and formally with campaigners/LeadersGoLive
- Built relationships with parents, families, donors, and community members
- Led kids and leaders at camp and serve on assignment teams as directed by the region
- Actively participate in fundraising for the area, as well as raise personal support
- Supported the administrative needs of the Area Director
- Worked with a team to come up with crazy and fun club ideas each week
- Developed a theme for club each week.
BUILD Housing Mentor
Bethel University
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Housing Mentor for two years which includes the following responsibilities: Supported students in the BUILD program to develop independence with home living skills including self-care, home management (laundry, cleaning, etc.), weekly meal planning and preparation, social/community participation
- Attended Bethel Events with students when on duty
- Facilitated the development of community by planning at least one group activity for students per month
- Reminded students to complete skills on individual Home Living/Self-care checklists
- Mentors were live near support for students
- Housing mentors also serve as a primary contact for conflict resolution or crisis management
- Housing mentors included RA, RD and/or supervisor to help with conflict or crisis management, if it was needed
- Attended weekly mentor meetings with supervisor, attended monthly mentor meetings as part of ongoing training
- Other duties as assigned
- Was a Job Mentor for a year as well as a Housing Mentor
- Job Mentor responsibilities included: coaching & support for students in the BUILD program on the job as part of internships
- Work alongside students in the BUILD program to assist in staying focused and motivated on the job
- Listen, recognize positive strides and remind students of the progress they are making
- Helped to correct behaviors and processes that were not working well, and helped establish new approaches to job issues when the original plan was not working effectively
- Other duties as assigned.
Spring Break Missions Trip Leader
Bethel University
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Handled all delegated tasks, including Fundraising and Weekly meeting times as well as team bonding activities
- Attended weekly meetings, providing feedback to ensure a safe and fun experience for those involved
- Improved overall moral and efficiency by working with team members to find workable solutions to any issues that came up within the team
- Worked tirelessly to create an environment in which team cohesion was well achieved
- Designed an environment of validation and promoted truth-telling
- Personally made sure no person felt unheard or was put down for any reason
- In charge of all fundraising logistics and planning
- Led as a solo leader for one trip.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Missional Ministries B.A. - Biblical Theological Studies
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN05.2020
High School Diploma -
Minnetonka High School
Minnetonka, MN06.2016
Associate of Arts And Sciences - PSEO
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN05.2016
Skills
- Public Relations Skills
- Teamwork
- Innovation/creativity
- Carpentry
- Mechanical/Handy
- Office Space Management/Organization
- Administrative Ability
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Class B License
- Leadership
- Office Management
- Goal Setting
Extracurricular Activities
SMP Missions Trip Leader for two years. Involved in Intramural sports such as Basketball and Broomball. I also regularly hunt and ride ATVs. I love to be outdoors.
Timeline
Park Maintenance Worker
City of Hopkins
03.2021 - Current
YoungLife Paid Intern
YoungLife
08.2019 - 05.2020
Building Supervisor
Hopkins Center For The Arts
05.2019 - 11.2019
BUILD Housing Mentor
Bethel University
08.2018 - 05.2020
BUILD Office Manager
Bethel University
02.2018 - 04.2018
Public Works Seasonal Worker
Hopkins Public Works
05.2017 - 08.2019
Spring Break Missions Trip Leader
Bethel University
03.2017 - 03.2019
Concrete Finisher
Concrete Dynamics, LLC
06.2016 - 08.2016
Office Manager
Hopkins Fire Department
06.2015 - 08.2015
Office Manager
Appraisal Site Services, Inc.
Bachelor of Arts Missional Ministries B.A. - Biblical Theological Studies
Bethel University
High School Diploma -
Minnetonka High School
Associate of Arts And Sciences - PSEO
Normandale Community College
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