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, GA05-2022
Business Management
Clemson University
Clemson, SCSkills
- 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