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James Duke

Vidor,TX

Summary

Eager, always ready, and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Pursuing education and full-time employment in the trade industry.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Childcare Provider

YMCA of Southeast Texas
02.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.

Flooring Sales Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced store sales through effective upselling techniques, showcasing complementary products and accessories.
  • Handled customer inquiries and complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to maintain a positive brand image.
  • Educated customers on proper care and maintenance of their flooring investments, prolonging the lifespan of their chosen materials.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by maintaining open communication with colleagues, sharing product knowledge, and collaborating on sales strategies.

Little League Umpire

Nacogdoches City Baseball Complex
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to continuously hone skills as an umpire, staying updated on rule changes and enforcement techniques.
  • Streamlined communication between coaches, players, and league officials through timely reporting of game results and incidents.
  • Facilitated smoother transitions between innings by efficiently managing game pacing and breaks.
  • Maintained a safe playing environment for players by addressing any safety concerns or hazards on the field.

Chief Groundskeeper

Hart Benoit
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Adapted watering and maintenance schedules based on weather and property events, alerting employees and supervisors of changes.
  • Pruned trees and shrubs to healthy levels and cultivated flowerbeds with appropriate soil amendments.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05.2026

Some College (No Degree) - Kinesiology

Stephen F Austin State University

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Lamar State College - Orange

High School Diploma -

Arrows Homeschool Academy
05.2022

Skills

  • Neutrality and fairness
  • Unbiased judgment
  • Decision-making skills
  • Communication
  • Reliable & trustworthy
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Work site preparation
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Confidence
  • Care management
  • Child Supervision
  • Activity Planning

Certification

CPR/AED Certified

CDL Class C

Timeline

Childcare Provider

YMCA of Southeast Texas
02.2024 - Current

Flooring Sales Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
01.2023 - 12.2023

Little League Umpire

Nacogdoches City Baseball Complex
09.2022 - 11.2022

Chief Groundskeeper

Hart Benoit
06.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Lamar University

Some College (No Degree) - Kinesiology

Stephen F Austin State University

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Lamar State College - Orange

High School Diploma -

Arrows Homeschool Academy
James Duke