DOUGLAS FOSTER, JR
Production Operative Technician
Athens,GA
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as a team member. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Background of over 6 years experience in general maintenance, light construction, repair and custodial work. Experienced in training new employees on responsibilities and company work ethics. Maintains cleanliness of work area and counts materials, merchandise and supplies in stock. Experience in performing variety of technical and manual tasks. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Facility Operator Specialist
University Of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
07.2015 - Current
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Trained junior maintenance professionals on correct repair and cleaning procedures.
- Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards..
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
Barber
Self-Employeed
Athens, Georgia
05.2000 - Current
- Used clips and shears to complete various types of fades, shaves and cuts.
- Oversee all business operations and make strategic decisions.
- Completed in-home services for special needs clients.
- Performed regular inventory counts and ordered all new supplies.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Answered incoming telephone calls and scheduled appointments for clients.
- Styled hair according to customer preferences.
- Used scissors, trimmers, clippers, razors and brushes on customers with 100% customer satisfaction rate.
- Completed full and partial shaves with clippers and standard and straight razors.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from guests.
- Expanded client base through direct referrals.
- Daily.
Warehouse Enviromental Service Technician
Prologistix/Petco Distribution
Braselton, Georgia
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Collected, sorted and transported recyclable materials.
- Operated compactors and balers to discard cardboard boxes and trash.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations and transporting supplies.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
All Round General Laborer
Labor Ready Staffing
Athens, Georgia
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Adhered to company policies, safety procedures and performance standards.
- Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Emmanuel College
Franklin Springs, GA 08.2009 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Cedar Shoals High School
Athens, GA 08.2000 - 05.2004
Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Facility Operator Specialist
University Of Georgia
07.2015 - Current
Warehouse Enviromental Service Technician
Prologistix/Petco Distribution
08.2013 - 05.2014
All Round General Laborer
Labor Ready Staffing
08.2011 - 06.2013
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Emmanuel College
08.2009 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Cedar Shoals High School
08.2000 - 05.2004
Barber
Self-Employeed
05.2000 - Current
Charitable Contributions
- Volunteered in giving free haircuts to underprivileged youth for the new school year.
- Assisted the homeless by handing out free clothes and gift cards for for food and toiletries.
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