Donovan Kascel-Goddard
Waterloo,IA
Summary
Dynamic warehouse professional with experience at Border States, skilled in material handling and inventory management. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency through meticulous organization and strong attention to detail. A self-motivated team player, adept at maintaining safety standards while achieving high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Border States
Cedar Rapids, IA
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Organized products in the warehouse for optimal accessibility and workflow efficiency.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
Painter
Young’s Painting and Decorating
Independence, IA
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning to ensure optimal paint adhesion.
- Applied various painting techniques to interior and exterior surfaces, ensuring high-quality finishes.
- Mixed paints and coatings according to specifications for color accuracy and consistency.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and workflow efficiency.
- Maintained tools and equipment in safe working condition to promote a safe job site environment.
- Inspected completed work for quality standards and made necessary touch-ups as required.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Skills
Packaging and labeling
Picking and packing
Self-motivated and disciplined
Cleaning and organizing
Heavy lifting
Loading and unloading
Warehouse safety
Order picking
Attention to detail
Clear communication
Problem-solving
Sorting and labeling
Material handling
Team collaboration
Warehouse operations
Order picking and processing
Pallet jack handling
Shipping and receiving
Stacking and staging
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Border States
09.2024 - 08.2025
Painter
Young’s Painting and Decorating
05.2020 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Independence High School