Gerald Polachek

As a printer at Eclipse, I am responsible for many tasks such as setting up and taking down the press for each job, taking inventory, and checking for any discrepancies on the PO or garments. I am also responsible for the logistics and shipment of each order, making sure each item is accounted for and delivered to the correct location. This job has helped me work on multitasking while also being more attentive to the organization of individual tasks and how they apply to the output of the whole shop. This job opportunity has allowed me to improve on my work ethic as I have honed in on my ability to multitask while not compromising my attention to detail and organization. Taking quality work and applying it in an efficient manner.

As a property manager I was responsible for all the maintenance work within the 20 units I managed, this work included carpentry and plumbing repairs, vacant unit turnaround, and painting. I also handled the legal and apartment leasing process, including background checks and the lease signing. My weekly tasks also included the necessary yard work and during cold months; the snow removal as well. This job is where time management became very important to me as I was self supervised and had to delegate my own tasks throughout the week. During this time, I became exceptional at staying ahead of the game to keep my tenants needs and happiness as the top priority.

At JB Custom Drywall, I worked as a seasonal carpenter and laborer. I was primarily tasked with "finishing" carpentry work which included installing base and trim around doors, windows, and flooring. As well as window, door, and drywall installation on residential homes and office buildings. This job taught me the means to be observant and look for the small details within a project, allowing me to add quality to my work that I felt was standard for our customers.

While seasonally employed at WeatherPro Exteriors, I was part of a team that worked on exterior remodeling. My position required adequate mental and physical toughness as our team worked rain or shine to exceed customer expectations and leave their home better than we found it. My daily tasks included, but were not limited to, repairing & sheathing exterior walls, siding, rebuild of chimneys and occasional roofing work.

JDog Junk removal is a company that is owned and operated by military veterans and their families. We worked together as a team to help families during some of their most stressful times in life, moving. Whether it was taking a few items to the junkyard, moving a whole family across the state, or the demolition of a rundown property due to neglect or even a disastrous situation such as a fire or flood. We always did the heavy lifting and what we could to make the stressful situation of moving a bit more manageable for our customers.

During my employment with Grasch Foods I caught on to the fast paced conditions of working in a gourmet kitchen. With that being said, I learned a lot of what it was like to lead a team and the responsibilities that follow a management position. Working as a Chef and manager I was in charge of creating recipes for our customer base, as well as testing and trying cooking techniques to bring the best quality food to our customers. I also managed employee schedules and the daily routines of my fellow coworkers, delegating tasks to keep our kitchen running clean and efficiently.