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Devin Thomas

Kulpmont,PA

Summary

Proven to excel in fast-paced environments, I leveraged my quick learning and advanced communication skills at Cherish Styles Beauty Salon to enhance client satisfaction and safety. A strong leader with expertise in precision haircutting and beard shaping, I significantly contributed to team collaboration and efficiency, ensuring top-notch service and fostering a professional atmosphere.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Barber

Cherish Styles Beaty Salon
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
  • Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness in adjusting schedules and priorities accordingly.
  • Participated in continuous learning initiatives to enhance professional development within the industry, applying new techniques when necessary for optimal results on job sites.
  • Consistently met or exceeded building codes and regulations, resulting in successful inspections upon project completion.
  • Streamlined procurement process for materials, expediting project start times.
  • Streamlined communication between team members, leading to increased collaboration and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Completed daily progress reports detailing completed tasks, issues encountered, and resolutions implemented.
  • Managed inventory control at worksites, ensuring adequate supply levels for smooth project execution.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Assisted skilled tradesmen with specialized tasks, helping to improve overall productivity on job sites.

Trash Collector

Baltimore City
05.2020 - 06.2023
  • Alerted supervisors of setbacks immediately to maintain schedules and explain late pickups.
  • Used hand signals to communicate with other workers or drivers.
  • Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise refuse bins and dump contents into trucks.
  • Worked closely with supervisors to ensure accurate reporting of completed tasks, hours worked, and any incidents or accidents that occurred during shifts.
  • Contributed to a positive company culture by maintaining a strong work ethic and supportive attitude among coworkers.
  • Refueled trucks and added other necessary fluids such as oil and hydraulic fluid.
  • Immediately reported any unsafe situations or service related issues to dispatcher or supervisor.
  • Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns and other maintenance problems.
  • Reported route delays or interruptions to supervisors and dispatchers.
  • Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.
  • Increased recycling rates with thorough sorting and separation of materials during collection process.
  • Promoted continuous improvement within the organization by suggesting ways to increase efficiency or reduce costs in waste management operations.
  • Used Software to prepare reports for defective equipment in trucks.
  • Streamlined daily operations by optimizing route planning based on traffic patterns, weather conditions, and other factors.
  • Tracked personal compliance with restrictions on daily hours of service, reporting immediately to supervisor if in danger of being out of compliance.

Dishwasher

Green Turtle Bar And Grill
04.2017 - 12.2019
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
  • Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Increased performance reliability under pressure by consistently meeting fast-paced dishwashing demands, even during the busiest service periods.
  • Assisted with basic food preparation tasks as needed, helping expedite meal service for guests.
  • Utilized effective time management skills to balance dishwashing duties with any additional cleaning or food preparation tasks assigned.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by properly using and storing cleaning chemicals according to safety guidelines.
  • Reduced dish breakage by carefully handling delicate items during the washing process.

Laborer

Grey & Son’s Construction
07.2011 - 10.2016
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.

Caregiver

Benevolent Home Health Care
02.2008 - 07.2011
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
  • Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness in adjusting schedules and priorities accordingly.
  • Participated in continuous learning initiatives to enhance professional development within the industry, applying new techniques when necessary for optimal results on job sites.
  • Consistently met or exceeded building codes and regulations, resulting in successful inspections upon project completion.
  • Streamlined procurement process for materials, expediting project start times.
  • Streamlined communication between team members, leading to increased collaboration and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Completed daily progress reports detailing completed tasks, issues encountered, and resolutions implemented.
  • Managed inventory control at worksites, ensuring adequate supply levels for smooth project execution.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Assisted skilled tradesmen with specialized tasks, helping to improve overall productivity on job sites.

Education

High School -

Lake Clifton High
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Quick Learner
  • Team Collaboration
  • Customer safety
  • Verbal communication strength
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Work area sanitation
  • Client consultation
  • Strong leader
  • Business Management
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Precision haircutting
  • Beard Trimming
  • Beard Shaping
  • Hot towel treatments
  • Razor Shaving
  • Professional manner
  • Clippers usage
  • Product Knowledge

Timeline

Barber

Cherish Styles Beaty Salon
03.2023 - 08.2024

Trash Collector

Baltimore City
05.2020 - 06.2023

Dishwasher

Green Turtle Bar And Grill
04.2017 - 12.2019

Laborer

Grey & Son’s Construction
07.2011 - 10.2016

Caregiver

Benevolent Home Health Care
02.2008 - 07.2011

High School -

Lake Clifton High
Devin Thomas