Janice Watts
Greensboro
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Forklift position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Pool Manager
Aquatech Pool Management
05.2023 - Current
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Monitored activities and directed scanning of swimming pool and adjacent areas to prevent injuries, accidents or drownings.
- Interpreted, explained and enforced pool policies and procedures to preserve health and safety of employees and public.
- Adjusted pool chemical balance to maintain general water cleanliness.
- Maintained filtration system and other aquatic systems within facility to support proper operations.
- Oversaw and managed lifeguard staff by monitoring attendance and performance.
- Performed regular safety inspections of pools and equipment to reduce hazards.
- Developed lifeguard deck rotational system to monitor pools.
Water Restoration Technician
American Water Damage
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Worked safely in disaster environment by adhering to company and quality procedures.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Placed fans and dehumidifiers in strategic room locations to remove moisture from carpet, air and upholstery.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Maneuvered heavy-duty equipment to carry out moisture surveys and drying techniques.
Head Lifeguard
City Of Burlington Parks And Recreation
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Responded to life-threatening emergencies and provided first aid and CPR.
- Sampled pool water to check chemical levels prior to starting swimming instruction.
- Performed pool tests, recorded results and adjusted chemical levels to reach appropriate measurements.
- Trained and managed team of lifeguards on pool safety and risk management protocols.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
Head Lifeguard/CPO
Greensboro Aquatic Center
07.2016 - 11.2018
- Sampled pool water to check chemical levels prior to starting swimming instruction.
- Maintained rescue equipment by conducting inspections and completing basic repairs.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Assisted in developing, implementing and monitoring pool safety policies to reduce hazards.
- Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities and programs.
Forklift Truck Operator
PRG Staffing
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Loaded transfer truck with front-end loader.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
Reach Truck Operator
Dell Computers
03.2005 - 12.2010
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Fighter/EMT
GTCC
Jamestown, NC07.2005
High School Diploma -
Southeast Guilford High School
Greensboro, NC05.1992
Skills
- Handling Procedures
- Customer Satisfaction
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Active Listening
- System Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- OSHA Regulations
- Customer Orders
- Work Orders
- Chemical Handling
- Hand Trucks
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Timeline
Assistant Pool Manager
Aquatech Pool Management
05.2023 - Current
Water Restoration Technician
American Water Damage
08.2022 - 04.2023
Head Lifeguard
City Of Burlington Parks And Recreation
05.2018 - 08.2022
Head Lifeguard/CPO
Greensboro Aquatic Center
07.2016 - 11.2018
Forklift Truck Operator
PRG Staffing
03.2014 - 06.2016
Reach Truck Operator
Dell Computers
03.2005 - 12.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Fighter/EMT
GTCC
High School Diploma -
Southeast Guilford High School
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