ERNEST HENSLEY
Lothian,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Helper
Instawork/Cort
Capitol Heights, Maryland
2026.05 - Current
- Assisted CORT delivery teams with furniture loading and unloading at job sites.
- Secured rental furniture inside trucks for safe transport across Cort routes.
- Keep loads from being damaged through proper loading and security.
- Carried items into customer locations and protected floors with moving materials.
- Assembled office furniture using CORT tools and delivery instructions.
- Lifted, staged, and arranged furniture for installation and pickup.
Self Employed
Painter
Huntingtown, Maryland
2023.08 - 2025.05
- Prepared surfaces for self-employed painting projects through cleaning, scraping, and sanding
- Safeguarded floors, furniture, and fixtures with drop cloths and masking tape to prevent damage during projects
- Maintained brushes, rollers, and equipment to ensure optimal performance for painting tasks
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Repaired minor wall damage before finishing work on each project
- Cleared debris and leftover materials from job sites to ensure a clean and safe work environment after project completion
Warehouseman
Mattress Discounters
Frederick, MD
2020.05 - 2023.04
- • Inspected product for cleanliness and condition prior to loading for delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.
- • Handled product and ensured inventory was dated and rotated on schedule to maintain quality.
- • Unloaded trucks and organized bedding inventory in storage for efficient access.
- • Received incoming mattress shipments and verified product counts.
- • Obtained required signatures on delivery paperwork.
- • Wore required safety gear and followed company safety rules and procedures.
Waiter
Lighthouse Bistro
Annapolis, MD
2016.12 - 2017.11
- Provided detailed menu information and personalized recommendations to enhance customer dining experience
- Delivered quick and friendly service to enhance customer satisfaction
- Skillfully anticipated and addressed guest service needs
- Maintained well-stocked service areas with silverware and condiments for seamless dining experience
- Processed customer payments efficiently to ensure smooth transactions
- Informed customers of daily specials and promotions
Barback
Crooked I
Chesapeake Beach, MD
2014.06 - 2016.09
- Prepared bar area for bartenders during peak hours by stocking supplies and keeping the area neat and organized.
- Tracked bar tabs accurately during service to support correct billing and smooth transfer of open tabs to the dining area for wait staff.
- Delivered prompt, efficient, friendly, and quality service throughout shift.
- Helped servers resolve customer complaints and complete special requests quickly.
- Completed closing duties and left the bar and back area clean for next service.
Painter
Self Employed / John Stellabotta
North Beach, MD
2010.02 - 2014.05
- Prepared interior and external surfaces for painting and other applications in commercial buildings
- Conducted preventative maintenance on painting equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity
- Organized and maintained clean work area for efficient paint mixing and application
- Monitored compliance with safe handling of materials and regulations, promoting a safe work environment
Education
GED -
Skills
- Manual Dexterity
- Physical Endurance
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Dependable
- Team Player
- Effective communication
Certification
Flagger Certification 2019
Timeline
Driver Helper
Instawork/Cort
2026.05 - Current
Self Employed
Painter
2023.08 - 2025.05
Warehouseman
Mattress Discounters
2020.05 - 2023.04
Waiter
Lighthouse Bistro
2016.12 - 2017.11
Barback
Crooked I
2014.06 - 2016.09
Painter
Self Employed / John Stellabotta
2010.02 - 2014.05