Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
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James Edward Simmons IV

SAVANNAH,GA

Summary

I am a hardworking student at Clemson University from Savannah, GA. Since I was 15 years old, I have worked multiple jobs in the past spanning from fiberglass repair spanning to a Fisheries Technician. I work well with colleagues and aim to constantly exceed expectations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fisheries Technician

Gadnr
Richmond Hill, GA
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted field sampling of aquatic organisms, including fish and invertebrates, using seines, trawls, traps, and other gear.
  • Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviors.
  • Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks or carts.
  • Organized new stock arrivals by size, color and age to facilitate health examinations and breeding program.
  • Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
  • Ordered food for fish and arranged delivery.

Landscape Foreman

Hester and Zipperer
Savannah, GA
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Monitored job site safety and work quality of landscaping projects.
  • Provided direction to crew members to ensure safety regulations were followed.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Ensured proper maintenance of equipment and tools used by crews.
  • Maintained accurate records on labor hours, material costs, and job progress.
  • Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.

Fiberglass Technician

Gaitor Fiberglass
Savannah, GA
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Utilized power tools such as grinders, routers, saws, drills when necessary in order to complete tasks quickly and accurately.
  • Operated and adjusted laminating equipment by controlling speed, pressure and temperature.
  • Assisted in the installation of fiberglass components on boats and other vessels.
  • Drilled holes into fiberglass components for mounting hardware or accessories.
  • Polished repaired areas with sandpaper or buffing wheels to achieve a smooth finish.
  • Cut and shaped fiberglass cloth using hand tools such as shears, scissors, razors, and knives.
  • Followed safety procedures at all times while working in the shop environment.
  • Managed lamination process by observing cure time and surface temperature to adjust for quality results.
  • Mixed and applied fiberglass resin to boat hulls, decks, and bulkheads.
  • Repaired damaged areas on boats by sanding down existing material and applying new layers of fiberglass cloth and resin mixture.

Education

High School Diploma -

Benedictine Military School
Savannah, GA
05-2022

Business Management

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Skills

  • Equipment Operation
  • Data recording and assessment
  • Workload Management
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Inventory Management
  • Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance
  • Weather Tolerance
  • Fishery Operations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Jobsite Safety
  • Customer Service
  • Physically Fit

Affiliations

  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Basketball
  • Working out
  • Traveling
  • Photography

Accomplishments

  • 4 years of JROTC
  • Establishing and running my own landscaping business in high school

Certification

  • Boaters Ed.
  • Hunters Ed.
  • Drivers License

Languages

Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fisheries Technician

Gadnr
06.2023 - 08.2023

Landscape Foreman

Hester and Zipperer
03.2021 - 06.2023

Fiberglass Technician

Gaitor Fiberglass
01.2020 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

Benedictine Military School

Business Management

Clemson University
James Edward Simmons IV