James Pickett
Houston
Summary
Adept at maintaining high sanitation and cleanliness standards, demonstrated during tenures at Marriott Marquis and Holiday Inn. Excelled in preventive maintenance, enhancing equipment efficiency and safety. Skilled in heavy lifting and effective communication, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Achieved significant improvements in kitchen and facility upkeep by applying rigorous sanitation protocols and fostering teamwork.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Steward
Marriott Marquis
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
Hospitality Worker
Marriot Convention and Trade Center
01.2008 - 12.2015
- Performed general cleaning by sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes and emptying trash.
- Reduced risks by maintaining clean and organized work environment.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
Preventive Maintenance Technician
Holiday Inn
01.2004 - 09.2008
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
Preventative Maintenance Technician
Courtyard by Marriott
04.2001 - 02.2003
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Howard High School of Academics And Technology
Chattanooga, TN05-1997
Skills
- Cleaning
- Sanitizing
- Dishwasher management
- Warehouse experience
- Supply restocking
- Chemical handling
- Dishwashing
- Sanitation standards
- Food safety
- Equipment inspection
- Basic housekeeping
- Heavy Lifting
- Communication
- Customer assistance
Certification
- Food Handler Certification and TABC Certification, Food and Alcohol Beverages Certification - February 2024-February 2026
- Certified Pool Operator
- OSHA 10 - October to Present -
Timeline
Steward
Marriott Marquis
11.2016 - 06.2018
Hospitality Worker
Marriot Convention and Trade Center
01.2008 - 12.2015
Preventive Maintenance Technician
Holiday Inn
01.2004 - 09.2008
Preventative Maintenance Technician
Courtyard by Marriott
04.2001 - 02.2003
- Food Handler Certification and TABC Certification, Food and Alcohol Beverages Certification - February 2024-February 2026
- Certified Pool Operator
- OSHA 10 - October to Present -
High School Diploma -
Howard High School of Academics And Technology
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