Joel Kennedy
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience at Cooley Moving Company, skilled in packing expertise and job planning. Proven ability to prevent damage through effective bracing techniques and to meet customer requests with precision. Strong communicator dedicated to achieving high standards in every task while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Furniture Mover
Cooley Moving Company
09.2025 - Current
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
- Disconnected and reconstructed furniture by removing headboards from bed frames, unscrewing mirrors from dressers
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
Cook
Jolly Chicken and Fish Restaurant
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Cook
Waxys
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Landscaper
Tree Drops Landscaping
03.2000 - 02.2001
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
Education
GED -
Job Corp
Miami, FL06-1994
Skills
- Packing expertise
- Payment handling
- Inventory controls
- Job planning
- Furniture and fixture dismantling
Timeline
Furniture Mover
Cooley Moving Company
09.2025 - Current
Cook
Jolly Chicken and Fish Restaurant
01.2014 - 12.2014
Cook
Waxys
01.2010 - 02.2012
Landscaper
Tree Drops Landscaping
03.2000 - 02.2001
GED -
Job Corp