James Kenney

Work History

Walmart

08.2009 - Current

Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Created and implemented maintenance plans for customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and reliability.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Prepared employee schedules for maximum coverage during key hours.
Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Town Taxi

06.2007 - 07.2009

Used GPS and maps to navigate and find best route to destinations to deliver passengers on time.
Accepted payments and provided receipts for fares to keep accurate records of transactions.
Operated party vehicles, buses and town cars.
Upheld high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and service.
Helped passengers with questions or area information such as points of interest and entertainment options.
Offered above-and-beyond service to every rider to encourage repeat business.

Dicks Taxi

06.2003 - 06.2004

Picked up and transported passengers to destinations by following fast and safe routes to provide good customer service.
Handled upkeep for taxi, added fuels, cleaned exterior and sprayed out interior.
Transported high-value clients with professionalism and discretion.
Maintained log of daily trips to keep accurate records of fares and destinations.

Sears

06.2001 - 06.2003

Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.

K&S Masonry

05.1992 - 06.2001

Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.
Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
Operated drills, paving breakers, and powered abrasive saws to cut or demolish bricks and concrete.
Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and door sills in freshly poured concrete to provide decorative finish.
Operated heavy equipment such as forklifts safely and efficiently to move materials.
Followed blueprints or drawings to lay blocks and bricks in correct arrangement.
Used straightedges and jointers to mold expansion joints and edges.
Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work using plumb bobs and levels.
Operated power vibrator to compact materials and create level bases.
Prepared surfaces for work by smoothing imperfections on ground or with close structures.
Read work orders and design drawings to determine work requirements and sequence of tasks.
Used polishing and surfacing machines to polish surfaces.
Used rakes and shovels to spread, level and smooth concrete.
Applied sealants or other protective coatings to waterproof or restore concrete surfaces.
Repaired and replaced damaged bricks, blocks and pavers.
Molded expansion joints and edges using correct tools.

A.R. Kenney & Sons General Contracting

08.1984 - 07.1995

Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
Assisted crew members with complex tasks requiring close teamwork and coordination to meet quality specifications.
Regularly maintained construction job site cement mixers, jackhammers and air compressors.
Conducted daily site inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
Installed drywall, flooring and other interior finishes to create finished and functional living and work spaces.
Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and ladders to guarantee safety of workers while performing tasks at heights.