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Harty Raney

Harty Raney

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Being a hard worker and extreme dedications is important for as a employee. Being a very fast learning and believe whole heartedly in safety first is important in a business culture. Being courteous and having outstanding attendance in critical in work life. Dedicated Carpenter with twenty-five years of experience in carpentry and construction. Excels at analyzing and solving problems using design software and systems knowledge. Dedicated to completing construction projects on time or ahead of schedule.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter

Aramark
Philadelphia, PA
10.2018 - Current
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
  • Placed building paper over subflooring to protect final flooring material from water damage.
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
  • Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
  • Installed interior doors and hardware, accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets.
  • Completed tasks according to technical document requirements and specifications to work with accuracy.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements using tape measure and proper tool needed for type of job.
  • Reduced materials waste by 10% by taking accurate measurements.

Handyman

Harty Raney
Alexandria, LA
05.2000 - Current
  • Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall and applied wallpaper.
  • Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
  • Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
  • Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping and sanding.
  • Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
  • Performed basic landscaping tasks, such as mowing, snow plowing, gardening, pulling weeds and watering lawns for 5000 square foot facility.

Flooring Sales Specialist

Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
06.2015 - 06.2015
  • Followed up with customers to assess satisfaction, answer questions and resolve concerns.
  • Demonstrated features of different floor options and overcame objections with knowledgeable responses.
  • Assisted customers with selecting appropriate floor types and styles.
  • Maintained in-depth understanding of all available brands and types of flooring available to customers.
  • Discussed pricing, additional charges and payment plans during sales process.
  • Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
  • Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
  • Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Tracked down hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations.
  • Assisted customers with signing up for store loyalty programs and provided details about key benefits.

Asistant Manager

Walmart
Bentonville, AR
07.2011 - 11.2013
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
  • Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
  • Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
  • Increased sales revenues by promoting complementary products and educating customers about store promotions.
  • Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction.
  • Achieved recognition for contribution to store success by optimizing sales.
  • Created organization systems for inventory control, merchandising, financial reports and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by monitoring credit card sales and deposits.
  • Directed merchandising, promotion and brand loyalty efforts for business segment with greatest sales volume.
  • Reduced corporate costs by developing and implementing improved merchandising, receiving and maintenance procedures.
  • Increased sales by driving operational efficiencies and building excellent customer rapport.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.

Department Manager

Lowes Home Improvment
Mooresville, NC
02.2002 - 11.2010
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
  • Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness.
  • Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement and overall sales set-up.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping employees to independently meet customer needs.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Formulated pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities and determining additional needed sales promotions.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Updated policies to reflect changing conditions and maintain optimal safety standards for all employees.
  • Arranged sales incentives with store management and vendor representatives to reward deserving team members for exceeding expectations.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Systematized [Number] units of inventory, improving rate of internal loss prevention by [Number]%.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Achieved financial objectives by preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.

Cabinet Maker

Claude's Custom Cabinets And Millworks
Broussard, LA
11.2000 - 11.2001
  • Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges and handles.
  • Repaired cabinets and cabinet parts.
  • Installation understanding
  • Saw safety master
  • Maintained proper fit and appearance of cabinets and countertops to fit into desired installation area.
  • Reinforced joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety and code regulations to protect crew members, clients and structures from harm.
  • Installed crown molding and other trim components to finish interior spaces with desired looks.
  • Developed and retained excellent tool and machinery skill to produce consistent, top-quality work.
  • Performed final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool.
  • Adjusted workflow and materials to meet production deadlines, coordinating additional resources to meet challenging timelines.

Laborer

Milton Womack Construction Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
02.1997 - 06.2000
  • Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
  • Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Began acquisition of skills in plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering to assist with various construction projects.
  • Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Learned basic carpentry, painting and plastering.
  • Performed maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
  • Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
  • Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
  • Constructed and broke down temporary retaining walls and scaffolding to support project needs.
  • Managed loading and unloading of routine shipments, maintaining organized and secure materials to minimize damage.
  • Removed imperfections and applied chemical solutions to treat materials and achieve smooth finishes.
  • Read and understood orders to accurately measure, cut and lay out needed materials.
  • Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.

Cook

United States Navy
San Diego, CA
03.1993 - 09.1996
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Managed kitchen staff, supervised preparation of foods ,and explained steps for readying specialty items.
  • Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Louisiana State University At Eunice
Eunice, LA
07.1999

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Mess Specialist A School
San Diego, CA
07.1993

High School Diploma -

Opelousas Senior High School
Opelousas, LA
02.1993

Skills

  • Residential and Commercial Renovations
  • Hazardous Materials Removal
  • Carpentry and Woodworking
  • Site Maintenance
  • Hardware Installation
  • Crew Management
  • Cost Savings
  • Client Support
  • Materials Estimating
  • Reading and Interpreting Blueprints
  • Home Renovation
  • Deck Construction

Timeline

Carpenter

Aramark
10.2018 - Current

Flooring Sales Specialist

Home Depot
06.2015 - 06.2015

Asistant Manager

Walmart
07.2011 - 11.2013

Department Manager

Lowes Home Improvment
02.2002 - 11.2010

Cabinet Maker

Claude's Custom Cabinets And Millworks
11.2000 - 11.2001

Handyman

Harty Raney
05.2000 - Current

Laborer

Milton Womack Construction Inc
02.1997 - 06.2000

Cook

United States Navy
03.1993 - 09.1996

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Louisiana State University At Eunice

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Mess Specialist A School

High School Diploma -

Opelousas Senior High School

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