James Zemla
Hamburg ,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Tree Climber
Outlaw Tree Service LLC
Hamburg , NY
03.2020 - Current
- Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
- Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
- Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Advised company and public on tree care and identification.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Correctional Officer
NYSDOCCS
Albany , NY
08.2015 - Current
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
- Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
- Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting.
- Addressed inquiries from general public, other staff, inmates and visitors to resolve concerns.
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
- Supervised inmates clearing debris from roadways and drains.
Filler Operator
Steuben Foods
Elma , NY
03.2012 - 08.2015
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
Education
Criminal Justice
Medaille College
Buffalo, NY08.2011
Skills
- Tree Logging
- Technical Documentation
- Customer Service Standards
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Product Specifications
- Project Deadlines
- Snow Blowers
- Personnel Protection
- Customer Satisfaction
- Routine Maintenance
- Social Perceptiveness
- Tree Varieties
- Building Materials
- Project Requirements
- Basic Tools
- Limbing and Bucking
- Reading Comprehension
- Equipment Inspection
- Materials Movement
- Client Services Quality Control
- Company Safety Procedures
- Transporting Logs
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Workplace Safety
- Service Reports
- Foliage Removal
- Company Guidelines
Timeline
Tree Climber
Outlaw Tree Service LLC
03.2020 - Current
Correctional Officer
NYSDOCCS
08.2015 - Current
Filler Operator
Steuben Foods
03.2012 - 08.2015
Criminal Justice
Medaille College
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