Jamahl Bethea
Newport News,VA
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. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Watch
Mills Marine & Ship Repair
Norfolk, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Examined areas for combustible materials that may be hazardous when exposed to heat sources or sparks.
- Protected individuals by restricting public access to areas of high-risk and known hazard.
- Stood ready with fire suppression equipment such as fire extinguishers to watch for flare-ups.
- Reported all violations of fire safety regulations to the appropriate authorities.
- Removed flammable materials from reach of ignition sources to minimize fire risk.
- Checked ventilation systems regularly for any blockages or obstructions that could cause a hazard.
- Enforced established regulations concerning environmental protection and fire prevention.
- Kept up-to-date with current local laws regarding fire safety regulations.
- Participated in drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in responding to emergencies.
Sr. Protector/Supervisor
AWP Traffic Control
Hampton, VA
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to maintain public and coworker safety.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies to provide safe passage for vehicles through construction areas.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines related to traffic control.
- Monitored safety requirements, PPE usage and compliance with company standards for team of traffic control technicians.
- Investigated complaints from motorists or pedestrians about unsafe or unprofessional conduct by traffic controllers.
- Monitored roadway conditions and provided updates to senior management as needed.
- Collaborated with other departments such as engineering and maintenance to ensure smooth flow of traffic around construction sites.
- Organized and supervised the work of a team of traffic controllers.
- Set up and maintained traffic control closures for crews working alongside public right-of-way.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper procedures for setting up detours and barricades.
- Maintained accurate records of all equipment utilized by traffic control personnel.
- Drafted written reports summarizing activities completed by traffic control personnel.
- Operated trucks to transport materials and equipment to job site within schedule requirements.
- Provided guidance to staff in the event of any emergency situation requiring immediate action.
- Placed temporary construction signs, arrow boards and variable message boards in work area to facilitate communications.
Warehouse Associate
Mattress Firm
Chesapeake, VA
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
Newport News, VA
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Unloading truck checking inventory keeping work area clean
- Read work orders or received oral instructions to determine work assignments or material and equipment needs.
- Provided support to other team members when needed throughout shift.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Unloaded trucks using forklift or other manual methods as needed.
- Reviewed labeling and stocking of on-shelf inventory to verify correct pricing and content information displayed to customers.
- Organized and maintained warehouse space in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency based on personal experience.
- Stocked shelves with incoming inventory and ensured proper rotation of stock to maintain freshness.
Arm Security
DSA
Hampton, VA
09.2013 - 12.2017
- Stand guard for protection
- Assisted in maintaining order during large events or gatherings.
- Followed established protocol for responding to alarms or other emergency situations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activities and persons.
- Investigated reported incidents such as theft, vandalism, trespassing.
- Participated in training exercises related to emergency response protocols.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Conducted security checks on personnel entering and exiting the premises.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
Sales Associate
7 eleven
Newport News, VA
09.2009 - 03.2013
- Handling customers ,cleaning and making food, pricing labeling unloading stocking items and data entry.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
Education
Diploma - English
Heritage high
01.2008
Skills
- Fork lift (Less than 1 year)
- Reach truck (Less than 1 year)
- Order picker (Less than 1 year)
- Security
- Pallet Jack (5 years)
- Warehouse Associate
- Picker Packer
- Shipping Receiving
- Forklift
- Order Puller
- Car Wash
- RF Scanner
- Freight Experience
- Logistics
- Materials handling
- Detailing
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Freight
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- ATSSA
- Class B CDL Permit
Timeline
Fire Watch
Mills Marine & Ship Repair
01.2023 - Current
Sr. Protector/Supervisor
AWP Traffic Control
11.2021 - 12.2022
Warehouse Associate
Mattress Firm
03.2019 - 09.2021
Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
11.2017 - 03.2019
Arm Security
DSA
09.2013 - 12.2017
Sales Associate
7 eleven
09.2009 - 03.2013
Diploma - English
Heritage high
- First Aid Certification
- ATSSA
- Class B CDL Permit
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