James Smart
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Seeking full-time employment within an organization where my various skill sets will be utilized and where I can grow within the organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Assistant
Heaven's Gate Funeral Home
Stanton, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Organized and set up chapel or visitation rooms, ensuring all necessary items were present and in proper order.
- Assisted with the preparation of funeral services, including transporting caskets and urns to the place of service.
- Accompanied deceased persons to the place of final disposition or cremation facility.
- Arranged flowers according to customer specifications.
- Maintained inventory of supplies used in funeral preparations.
Operations Manager
Astro Pak
Benicia, CA
03.2014 - 08.2018
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
Project Manager
Astro Pak
Downey, CA
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Plumbing Technology
Plumbers, Pipefitter And Steamfitters Union #582
Compton, CASkills
- Hand tool use
- Maintenance understanding
- Job Site Safety
- Power tool use
- Safety practices
- Pipe cutting
- Water heater maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Chemical Handling
- Equipment safety
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Funeral Assistant
Heaven's Gate Funeral Home
01.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Astro Pak
03.2014 - 08.2018
Project Manager
Astro Pak
06.2012 - 03.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Plumbing Technology
Plumbers, Pipefitter And Steamfitters Union #582
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