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Desheea Hughes

Lima,OH

Summary

Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

During my time with Kiewit I worked on 71 windmills over 400meters tall. Focused Foreman considered expert in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.

Skilled Basketball Referee offering expertise in keeping games under control and moving efficiently. Calm, confident and professional in challenging situations. Eager to leverage 7 years of expertise in player interaction and decisive officiating.

Hard working and Loyal.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Driver

Mclane
Findlay, OH
12.2021 - Current
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
  • Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
  • Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.

Basketball Referee

OHSAA
Lima, OH
05.2015 - Current
  • Instructed players and coaches on basketball game rules.
  • Worked at competitive athletic basketball games, tournaments and special sporting events.
  • Handled high-stress situations using superior calming techniques with basketball fans.
  • Maintained standardized expectations of fairness concerning penalties and acts not adhering to required sportsmanship.
  • Identified player infractions and determined appropriate penalties.
  • Enforced rule expectations with pre-game conversations with teams.
  • Called game violations with confidence and integrity while officiating [Number] basketball games.
  • Refereed basketball at K - 12, Semi pro, Adult Rec leagues and NAIA college.
  • Earned frequent recommendations for being fair and consistent official.
  • Traveled around the midwest, central, and southeast regions in the states officiating basketball games.
  • Explained and taught regulations and rules to players and coaches.
  • Educated athletes, coaches and fellow officials about game rules and regulations.
  • Consulted with officiating team to discuss violations and play problems, coordinate responses and implement resolutions.
  • Inspected sporting equipment for compliance with safety and event regulations.
  • Monitored play times and elapsed time during particular events, stopping clocks to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Verified accuracy of score calculations before winners were announced.
  • Officiated 5000+ games over 7-year period.
  • Trained new umpires through my self for bids on high valued tournaments.

Supervisor

Spotless Cleaning Service
Lima, OH
03.2017 - 10.2021
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale.
  • Performed annual evaluations and reviews for large staff of employees.
  • Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.

Bricklayer

Tuttle Construction INC
Lima, Ohio
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Worked safely on scaffolding and swing stages at various heights.
  • Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.
  • Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.
  • Demonstrated accurate measurement, calculation and project layout skills.
  • Utilized common power and hand tools to complete each masonry project.
  • Identified potential safety hazards and reported incidents and hazards to management.
  • Examined existing brick buildings to gauge need for repairs.
  • Completed 1 jobs with quality and efficiency within 3 months of employment.

Foreman

Kiewit
Paulding, OH
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
  • Meticulously tracked parts and equipment used on each job site.
  • Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
  • Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Attended weekly on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.

Laborer Worker

JT Thorpe
Lima, Ohio
11.2018 - 01.2019
  • Performed general labor tasks on concrete construction job sites using multiple power tools and specialized hand tools.
  • Gathered and removed debris and discarded material in a timely manner and upon final completion of construction project.
  • Assisted carpenters and other tradespeople in construction, installation and repair of buildings and loaded, transported and unloaded materials, tools and supplies.
  • Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials for projects.

Education

High School Diploma -

Elida High School
Elida, OH
05.2013

Skills

  • Freight Counts
  • PPE Compliance
  • Good Depth Perception
  • Time Management
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Team Player
  • Production Targets
  • Work Order Following
  • Production Efficiency
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Forklift Operation
  • Driver Routing
  • DOT Requirements
  • Job Site Organization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Meetings
  • Jobsite Safety
  • Superior Work Ethic

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Driver

Mclane
12.2021 - Current

Bricklayer

Tuttle Construction INC
06.2021 - 08.2021

Foreman

Kiewit
11.2019 - 03.2020

Laborer Worker

JT Thorpe
11.2018 - 01.2019

Supervisor

Spotless Cleaning Service
03.2017 - 10.2021

Basketball Referee

OHSAA
05.2015 - Current

High School Diploma -

Elida High School

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