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Helen Wolke

Hanover Park,IL

Summary

Deadline-oriented Courier offering well-developed delivery, pickup and customer service skills. Safely operates vehicles in variety of traffic, road and weather conditions. Masterfully reads maps or sets GPS to determine and track routes.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Courier

US Pack Logistics
Schaumburg, IL
04.2014 - Current
  • Ensured all packages were properly labeled and sealed.
  • Verified accuracy of shipping documents such as manifests, bills of lading, invoices.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about delivery status.
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing transportation of hazardous materials.

Laborer

K-Five Construction
Lemont, IL
05.2009 - 03.2012
  • Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
  • Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
  • Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
  • Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
  • Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
  • Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
  • Repaired damaged drywall sections including taping joints and applying texture coats as needed.
  • Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
  • Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
  • Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
  • Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
  • Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.

Construction Flagger

Bigane Paving
Chicago, IL
May1998 - 11.2000
  • Prevented unauthorized access into restricted work areas by controlling vehicle entry points.
  • Assisted with directing vehicles through detours when necessary.
  • Informed motorists of changed routes or lane closures due to construction activities.
  • Educated pedestrians on proper crossing procedures within designated work zones.
  • Maintained safe working environment by adhering to all safety regulations and protocols.
  • Positioned cones, barricades, and other warning devices to alert drivers of potential dangers.
  • Stood watch over high-traffic intersections during rush hour periods.
  • Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations on roadsides.
  • Notified supervisors of hazardous situations or potential risks encountered during shifts.
  • Provided verbal instructions to drivers regarding speed limits and other safety directives in work zones.
  • Directed traffic around construction sites using hand signals, flags, and signs.
  • Checked for proper signage along project areas.
  • Communicated with construction personnel regarding the flow of traffic in work zones.
  • Intervened quickly in emergency situations to stop traffic and clear pathways for emergency vehicle movements.
  • Used appropriate signage to correctly direct multi-directional traffic.
  • Helped set up sites before work and clean up locations after end of operations.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.

School Crossing Guard

Chicago Police Department Field Services Section
Chicago, IL
08.1990 - 07.2000
  • Kept an eye out for reckless drivers or suspicious activity near school crossings.
  • Provided directions to children regarding safety protocols when crossing streets.
  • Monitored traffic to ensure safe passage of pedestrians.
  • Alerted local law enforcement of any unsafe driving behaviors observed in the vicinity of school crossings.
  • Ensured that all vehicles stopped at designated stops while children crossed the street.
  • Adhered to strict standards set by state and federal regulations concerning student safety at school crossings.
  • Observed proper hand signals and signs when directing student crossings.
  • Assisted pedestrians in crossing the street safely and efficiently.
  • Wore protective and reflective gear regularly.
  • Directed pedestrians across busy street, remaining attentive to traffic and light changes.
  • Monitored traffic flow to ensure student safety while crossing.
  • Held up traffic flow to help students, guardians and pedestrians easily cross street.
  • Provided detailed instructions to children regarding street crossing safety.
  • Learned locations and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
  • Monitored traffic flow to foster and control safe gaps for pedestrian crossing.
  • Discussed traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.

Education

Osha Certifications - Construction Safety

Luna Labor Training
Carol Stream, IL
01-2002

Skills

  • Logistics and Transportation
  • GPS Navigation
  • Schedule Adherence
  • Attention to Detail
  • Delivery and pickup
  • Business processes and procedures
  • Delivering time-sensitive specimens
  • Smartphone Usage
  • Working Independently
  • Package Delivery and Pick-up
  • Processing samples
  • Dispatch Collaboration
  • Loading and unloading
  • Time Management
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Delivery Documentation
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Delivery Management
  • Time Sensitive Deliveries
  • Pickup of patient documentation
  • Route Planning
  • Licensed driver in [State]
  • Supply Management
  • Payment Collection
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Document Management
  • Sorting
  • Customer Service
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

  • extened ohsha safty courses

Affiliations

  • I have worked very well as a team member and as a individual on the job. I take extra care into over seeing my surroundings and safty of the job that i am doing. I believe how well you do at your job represents who you are.

Timeline

Courier

US Pack Logistics
04.2014 - Current

Laborer

K-Five Construction
05.2009 - 03.2012

School Crossing Guard

Chicago Police Department Field Services Section
08.1990 - 07.2000

Construction Flagger

Bigane Paving
May1998 - 11.2000

Osha Certifications - Construction Safety

Luna Labor Training

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