Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Howard Norris

Gordonsville,VA

Summary

As someone who continues to seek employment where I can find fulfillment and growth, I am looking for a new opportunity to apply skills that I have learned through my previous career experience.

A career in the transportation industry where I can be a part of the essential logistics of American industry would be an exciting opportunity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Care and Safety Assistant (CSA)

Charlottesville City Schools
Charlottesville, VA
02.2024 - Current

Care and Safety Assistants (CSAs) are certified school safety officers trained in areas such as de-escalation, teen mental health, first aid, and safety procedures.

CSAs are mentors that have deep relationships with students, staff, administrators and families. They are often the bridge between various elements of the school and foster communication between people.

CSA receives training from Virginia’s Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) on topics such as student behavioral dynamics, collective and vicarious trauma, suicide intervention, and emergency response. They also receive training in de-escalation and cultural sensitivity.

School Custodian

Charlottesville City Schools
Charlottesville, VA
09.2023 - 02.2024

Thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing classrooms, bathrooms, offices and hallways. Maintaining equipment and following safety protocols with an attention to details and managing inventory.

Effectively managing time and working independently. Knowledge and maintenance of cleaning equipment such as rotary floor buffing machine and floor sweeper.

Other necessary requirements of the position are good communication skills, building personal relationships and ability to follow instructions with little supervision.

Non-Emergency Medical Driver

Brittney Transit
Louisa, VA
08.2022 - 09.2023

Safely driving a specially equipped vehicle to transport patients to and from medical appointments, like hospitals, clinics, dialysis centers, or assisted living facilities, primarily focusing on individuals who are unable to drive themselves due to age, disability, or medical conditions; responsibilities include assisting patients with boarding and disembarking, securing wheelchairs, monitoring their well-being during transport, and adhering to strict safety protocols while maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor.

Forklift Driver

Walmart Distribution Center
Gordonsville, VA
02.2022 - 08.2022

Responsible for moving freight, loading and unloading merchandise, and maintaining inventory. Ensured that freight is handled safely and efficiently. Move freight onto and off of vehicles, stack it in assigned locations, relocate items within the warehouse, and stack them on pallets or crates.

Report any damage, shortages, or quality issues and ensure inventory accuracy. Perform maintenance on the forklift's oil and water levels, and report any malfunctions. Follow company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity

Dry Blend Technician

McCormick & Co Inc
Baltimore, MD
05.2018 - 07.2022

Process ingredients in blending equipment to make batch formulations. Complete required production records and input data into SAP. Set up and start automatic blending equipment, load packaging and raw materials. Pack finished product, perform checks on critical timing of equipment. Make product change-over, package size changes, minor repairs on all equipment. Be responsible for quality and quantity of production daily. Document and record downtime and machine adjustments. Understand and practice loss control of raw and packaging materials. Perform preventative maintenance. Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent, and quality products.

Longshoreman

The Port of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
04.2014 - 05.2018

Transport vehicles on and off ships and to upgrade areas. Inspect BMW vehicles and maintain proper records and quality assurance documents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Overlea High School
Baltimore, MD
05-2010

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Skills

Reliable

Dedicated

Detail Oriented

Fast Learner

Flexible Thinker

Problem Solver

Relationship Fascilitator

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Care and Safety Assistant (CSA)

Charlottesville City Schools
02.2024 - Current

School Custodian

Charlottesville City Schools
09.2023 - 02.2024

Non-Emergency Medical Driver

Brittney Transit
08.2022 - 09.2023

Forklift Driver

Walmart Distribution Center
02.2022 - 08.2022

Dry Blend Technician

McCormick & Co Inc
05.2018 - 07.2022

Longshoreman

The Port of Baltimore
04.2014 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Overlea High School

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Coppin State University
Howard Norris