Jackson Holmes
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Effective at operating as part of a strong team to complete fencing jobs in any weather or ground condition. Remarkable work ethic, physical strength and attention to detail. Skilled Fence Builder with background in both residential and commercial projects. Experience includes designing, building, and repairing various types of fences such as wood, vinyl, chain link, and wrought iron. Strengths lie in understanding customer needs for privacy and security, applying knowledge of local codes and regulations, and ensuring quality workmanship. Previous impact made through delivering timely completion of projects while consistently maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Fence Builder
Hometown Fencing
Haughton, LA
08.2024 - Current
- Constructed metal, chain link and wooden fences and borders.
- Built and performed repairs on retaining walls and trellises.
- Removed old fencing material prior to installation of new structures using shovels, crowbars, sledgehammers.
- Removed materials and tools and cleaned up job site after project completion.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with supplies needed for each job site.
- Performed general clean up duties around the job site upon completion of project.
- Attached fencing materials securely with nails and screws following safety guidelines.
- Stretch wire and wire mesh between posts.
- Mixed cement and poured concrete footings for fence posts when necessary.
- Measured and aligned posts using levels and bobs to verify alignment and achieve professional finished looks.
- Built custom gates from scratch based on customer needs and preferences.
- Fastened fence gates into position using appropriate tools.
- Created postholes with appropriate equipment, including spades and posthole diggers and backfilled holes with dirt or concrete to secure fencing.
- Used estimation skills to determine materials and labor hours required for job.
- Loaded fencing materials and tools onto trucks for transport to job site.
- Used spades and augers to dig fence post holes.
- Completed work in different weather conditions and on diverse ground types.
- Sawed lumber and cut metal tubing to required lengths for fencing rails.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Warehouse Worker
Southland Employment
Shreveport, LA
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Host
Ralph & Kacoo's
Bossier City, LA
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions.
- Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift.
- Accepted payments from guests for dine-in and take-out foods.
- Managed dining room layout to maximize efficiency of staff members.
- Took reservations over phone and in person.
- Managed incoming calls during busy shifts.
- Managed daily card and cash transactions, maintaining payment records and investigating discrepancies.
- Assisted servers in seating guests by escorting them to their tables.
- Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times.
- Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus.
- Answered phones promptly to record and confirm reservations.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Maintained contact with kitchen and serving staff to properly handle dining details and address concerns.
- Distributed menus to guests, led to tables and gave initial information about service staff or specials.
- Contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Resolved customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
- Provided customers with accurate wait times and monitored waiting list.
- Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
- Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
- Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
- Notified server after seating parties in section to facilitate prompt service.
- Maintained cleanliness of lobby area, including wiping down tables and chairs.
- Processed payments from customers using a POS system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkway High School
Bossier City, LA05-2024
Skills
- Woodworking techniques
- Land surveying
- Fence installation expertise
- Grade leveling
- Temporary fencing solutions
- Post hole digging
- Concrete mixing
- Fence repair
- Fence maintenance
- Hand tool proficiency
Timeline
Fence Builder
Hometown Fencing
08.2024 - Current
Host
Ralph & Kacoo's
07.2023 - 02.2024
Warehouse Worker
Southland Employment
05.2023 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Parkway High School