HEATHER R SZAKACS
Grants Pass,OR
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
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Donations
Goodwill Store
Coralville, Iowa
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Clerk-Scalehouse Attendant
Lazorspot- & -C.R.S.T. Dedicated Service Division
Cedar Rapids, IA
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Contracted with International Paper Mill Cedar Rapids, IA
- Checked in all incoming and outgoing semi-trailers
- Ran multiple computer programs such as; Omega, Yard Pro, Scaleboss,and Appointment Plus
- Sorted and numerically put in order all shipment bills
- Dispatched drivers to proper locations, along with
- Radio communicated with all yard drivers
- Inspected semi-trailers for safe unloading
- Certified TAPPY SAFE
- Contracted with International Paper Mill Cedar Rapids, IA
Laborer
Jarvis Property Restoration
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Performed physical tasks for projects such as demolition
- Cleaned and prepared sites
- Put up and took down scaffolding, traffic barricades and temporary devices
- Inspected and sampled materials
- Wore required personnel safety equipment
- I used industry tools such as levels, power drills, power grinders, power saws, pressure cleaners and steam cleaners
- My accomplishments included
- I've learned mold remediation, Special smoke cleaning, professional packing
- Knowledge sets include: Air compressors, Air monitoring equipment, Air samplers or collectors, Generators
Wire Harness Assembler
Brenneman & Associates
Marion, IA
10.2011 - 09.2012
- Installed components, subassemblies and wiring
- Inspected and tested wiring installations
- Assembled electrical systems and support structures
- Conducted repairs and replacements
- Cleaned parts
- Determined materials requirements
- Built and tested cables
- Soldered wires and components
- Assembled electronic breadboards and prototypes
- Read and interpreted schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, reports and process sheet
- Used goldenng irons, pliers, cutters of various types, wire strippers and assembly tools
- Checked and approved all equipment for proper operation before being put into use
Traffic Control Operator
Elite Flagging
Cedar Rapids, IA
06.2011 - 10.2011
- Responded to public questions and complaints Discussed traffic issues with the public
- Supported roadway projects with traffic plans, specifications, traffic signal system
- Trained technicians and laborers
- Used traffic control devices
- Reviewed and modified designs for most efficient traffic flow
- Performed traffic analysis tasks
Painter/Cleaner
Jarvis Property Restoration
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Painted walls, ceilings and buildings
- Went over work orders or instructions
- Measured surface to be painted
- Calculated amount of required work
- Covered surfaces that need protecting during painting
- Filled holes of surface with filler
- Removed and replaced fixtures such as door knobs, electric switch covers, hooks, nails and paper towel holders
- Applied primers or sealers
- Applied paint, stain and varnish
- Applied knowledge of storing paints safely
Warehouse Associate
Williams Fastener & Supply
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2004 - 09.2004
- FILLING ORDERS, FORKLIFT, UNLOADING TRUCKS, DELIVERIES, STOCK
- Received items to stock warehouses
- Stored items in warehouses and supply rooms
- Compared requisition orders with stock
- Maintained electronic records of inventories and shipments
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Nelson Manufacturing
Cedar Rapids, IA
09.2002 - 03.2004
- PACKAGING, SHIPPING, RECEIVING, ASSEMBLY
- Prepared orders for shipment following order tickets, purchase orders and pick lists
- Staged packages in order of delivery
- Provided comprehensive and accurate flow of merchandise
- Inspected all deliveries for completeness, quality and accuracy
- Coordinated with vendors for item tracking and returns
- Shipped through Federal Express, United Parcel Service, United States Postal Service and international shipping carriers
- Adhered to and created standard operating procedures, quality assurance procedures, safety programs and environmental regulations
Food Prep and Sandwich
Arbys
Cedar Rapids, IA
- Prepared cold foods
- Sliced meats
- Brewed coffee and tea
- Cleaned work areas, kitchen tools, equipment, dishes and utensils packaged and stored food supplies
- Presented foods attractively
- Prepared food according to recipe
- Portioned out food for packaging and plates
- Placed food on food warmers for serving
- Informed supervisors of low supplies and broken equipment
- Weighed and measured ingredients
- Maintained a safe work area
Education
High school/GED -
METRO SENIOR H.S.
Iowa01.1999
Skills
- Radio dispatching and communication
- Scale boss for weighing Semi Trailers
- Omega
- Yard pro
- Appointment Plus
- Bill of Ladings
- TAPPY SAFE
- Janitorial
- Cleaning
- Lathes
- Mills
- Presses
- Punch Press
- Drill Press
- Solder by Hand
- Warehouse Production
- Cabling
- Materials Management
- Wiring
- Painting
- Switches
- Delivery
- Quality Control
- Safety
- Drill Presses
- Electrical Systems
- Environmental Regulations
- Forklift
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Punch Presses
- Demolition
- Power Drills
- Power Grinders
- Power Saws
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Multitasking
- Customer Service
- Excellent Communication
- [Equipment] operation
Timeline
Donations
Goodwill Store
06.2024 - 08.2024
Clerk-Scalehouse Attendant
Lazorspot- & -C.R.S.T. Dedicated Service Division
02.2020 - 01.2021
Laborer
Jarvis Property Restoration
01.2014 - 12.2014
Wire Harness Assembler
Brenneman & Associates
10.2011 - 09.2012
Traffic Control Operator
Elite Flagging
06.2011 - 10.2011
Painter/Cleaner
Jarvis Property Restoration
01.2010 - 06.2010
Warehouse Associate
Williams Fastener & Supply
03.2004 - 09.2004
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Nelson Manufacturing
09.2002 - 03.2004
Food Prep and Sandwich
Arbys
High school/GED -
METRO SENIOR H.S.