Javier Hernandez
Detroit ,MI
Summary
Dedicated professional with a diverse background spanning stewardship at The Henry Ford Museum, concrete finishing at Hardrock Concrete, and landscaping with Great Lakes Landscaping. Expert in finishing techniques and customer service, consistently enhancing satisfaction and efficiency. Proven ability to adapt and excel, significantly contributing to team success and project excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Steward
The Henry Ford Museum Of American Innovation
02.2022 - Current
- Performed thorough cleaning tasks after each shift, maintaining a spotless work area for colleagues and patrons alike.
- Supported banquet events by efficiently preparing tables, serving guests, and clearing dishes promptly after completion.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and attending to passenger needs.
Concrete Finisher
Hardrock Concrete
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness in adjusting schedules and priorities accordingly.
- Operated heavy machinery efficiently, ensuring timely progress on construction projects while minimizing risk of accidents or damage.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques and best practices for concrete finishing tasks.
- Minimized downtime during projects by properly maintaining tools, equipment, and machinery essential for efficient execution of tasks related to concrete finishing.
Landscaper
Great Lakes Landscaping
03.2017 - 11.2021
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality landscaping services and maintaining clear communication throughout the project.
- Constructed hardscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, water features for enhanced functionality of outdoor spaces.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure proper allocation of resources for each project.
Pallet Builder
Griggbox
04.2013 - 11.2015
- Manufactured wood pallets and crates with nail guns, table saws and chop saws.
- Used nail claws to remove nails from incorrectly nailed pallets.
- Read blueprints and used tape measure to measure wooden pieces.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western International
Detroit, Michigan2008
Skills
- Cleaning
- Dishwashing
- Food safety
- Basic housekeeping
- Sanitation standards
- Supply restocking
- Chemical handling
- Table setting expertise
- Dishwasher management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Bull floats
- Hand tool operation
- Screed usage
- Finishing techniques
- Commercial construction experience
- Broom finishing
- Hand troweling
- Sidewalk construction
- Form setting
- Joint cutting
- Jointers and edgers
- Landscape maintenance
- Strong work ethic
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible and adaptable
- Using hand tools
- Customer service
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Steward
The Henry Ford Museum Of American Innovation
02.2022 - Current
Concrete Finisher
Hardrock Concrete
03.2021 - 10.2024
Landscaper
Great Lakes Landscaping
03.2017 - 11.2021
Pallet Builder
Griggbox
04.2013 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Western International
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