JERMAINE SYKES
NEWARK
Summary
Temporary Workforce professional with a strong foundation in safety and efficiency, demonstrating skills in hazard prevention and teamwork. Experienced in fostering community engagement and operational efficiency through roles in construction and food distribution. Possesses a keen ability to enhance workplace dynamics and safety compliance, eager to leverage these skills in future opportunities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction crew
Lead charter school
Newark
04.2026 - Current
- Operated hand tools and power equipment for various construction tasks.
- Assisted in the installation of structural frameworks and building components.
- Maintained a clean and organized worksite for safety and efficiency.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning to ensure proper paint adhesion.
- Mixed paints and coatings according to specifications for desired color and texture.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring they were clean and in good working condition.
- Followed safety protocols for handling materials and using protective gear on job sites.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
Team Member
Burger King
Newark
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared food items following company standards and safety guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment and maintained cleanliness in work areas.
- Provided excellent customer service through friendly interactions and timely order delivery.
- Adhered to food safety regulations while ensuring high-quality meal presentation.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
- Monitored expiration dates on food items for freshness assurance.
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
Temporary Workforce
SYEP Newark
06.2025 - 08.2026
- Ensure safe tool use and maintenance; enhance job site safety with effective hazard prevention.
- Understand construction math and drawings; improve project accuracy and efficiency.
- Identify fall and electrical hazards; implement safety measures to minimize risks.
- Employ communication skills to foster teamwork and improve workplace dynamics.
- Inspect and manage PPE and power tools; contribute to a safer, more compliant work environment.
Service Learning
Newark Community Food Bank
Newark
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in food distribution efforts, fostering community engagement and ensuring families received essential resources during critical times.
- Coordinated with local businesses for food donations, strengthening community partnerships and expanding resource availability for those in need.
- Monitored inventory levels and analyzed distribution patterns, leading to improved supply management and reduced waste.
- Facilitated food distribution operations, ensuring timely delivery of essential resources to families in need during critical times.
Team Member
Burger King
Newark
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Ensured food safety and cleanliness, enhancing customer trust and satisfaction.
- Delivered excellent service, contributing to a positive dining experience.
- Collaborated with team for operational efficiency, meeting business objectives.
- Executed daily cleaning routines and upheld sanitation standards, maintaining a safe and hygienic workspace that met health regulations.
- Trained new team members in operational procedures, fostering a collaborative culture and ensuring consistent service delivery.
Education
Construction/ NCCER
Lead Charter School
Newark, NJ 10.2024 - 06.2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Cash Handling
- Teamwork
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- POS Systems
- Cooking
- Communication
- Interpersonal
- Listening
- Writing
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Planning
- Problem Solving
- Social
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Team Building
- Safety protocols
- Construction math
- Inventory management
- Painting and finishing
- Basic carpentry
- Construction safety
- Power tool operation
- Painting techniques
- Heavy lifting
- Multitasking and organization
- Construction
- Blueprint interpretation
Certification
- Nccer
- Basic safety
- Tool handling
- Weatherization
Accomplishments
- Ensured food safety and cleanliness, enhancing customer trust and satisfaction.
- Delivered excellent service, contributing to a positive dining experience.
- Collaborated with team for operational efficiency, meeting business objectives.
- Executed daily cleaning routines and upheld sanitation standards, maintaining a safe and hygienic workspace that met health regulations.
- Trained new team members in operational procedures, fostering a collaborative culture and ensuring consistent service delivery.
- Ensure safe tool use and maintenance; enhance job site safety with effective hazard prevention.
- Understand construction math and drawings; improve project accuracy and efficiency.
- Identify fall and electrical hazards; implement safety measures to minimize risks.
- Employ communication skills to foster teamwork and improve workplace dynamics.
- Inspect and manage PPE and power tools; contribute to a safer, more compliant work environment.
- Assisted in food distribution efforts, fostering community engagement and ensuring families received essential resources during critical times.
- Coordinated with local businesses for food donations, strengthening community partnerships and expanding resource availability for those in need.
- Monitored inventory levels and analyzed distribution patterns, leading to improved supply management and reduced waste.
- Facilitated food distribution operations, ensuring timely delivery of essential resources to families in need during critical times.
Affiliations
- Newark Community food bank
Timeline
Construction crew
Lead charter school
04.2026 - Current
Team Member
Burger King
10.2025 - Current
Temporary Workforce
SYEP Newark
06.2025 - 08.2026
Service Learning
Newark Community Food Bank
12.2024 - 05.2025
Construction/ NCCER
Lead Charter School
10.2024 - 06.2026
Team Member
Burger King
10.2024 - 12.2024