Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Groups
Assessments
Military Service
Personal Information
Awards
Timeline
Hi, I’m

John Averill

Philadelphia,PA
John Averill

Summary

To employ my knowledge and experience of both the area ans my experience with this type of position in both the civilian world prod and on the military side of things. I would like to bring a high speed, knowledgeable and friendly employee with much experience, while also gaining knowledge of new skills and expertise.

At 41 I have not given up on my dream of graduating college and opening my first business, but I also am willing to take the good with the bad and work my way through school if that’s what it takes

Overview

27
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Mahogany Company of Mays Landing
Mays Landing

Warehouse Manager
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Warehouse supply coordinator, Certified forklift operator, Machine operator (splitting machine), Truck driver, Coordinating and completing manufacturing orders

Verra Mobility
Philadelphia, PA

Highway Safety Operator
09.2021 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Monitored and adjusted machine operations to ensure that deployment was properly performed and maintained.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area (vehicle assigned)in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Followed the guidelines and regulations that were set by PennDot, Turnmpike Comission, contractors, and VerraMobility to ensure safety of all employees, vehicles, and myself during overnight deployment at construction site.

Amazon DSP
Philadelphia

Delivery Driver
12.2020 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Assured Packages arrived at destination, Utilized Rabbit was used for all deliveries to process and ensure timely deliveries, Assured inventory was consistently accurate

General reality-brown building group
Philadelphia

General Contractor
01.2015 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Painting/drywall - completing all general contracting work on foreclosed houses owned by the banks

United States Army

Food Service Specialist
12.2003 - 08.2007

Job overview

  • To provide support during and after Operation Iraqi Freedom, To cook and prepare all meals for over 1000 soldiers and civilians on Iraqi Base Camp, Supervised and maintained sanitary conditions and followed OSHA standards, Responsible for all parcel inventory and import/export of meals, Responsible for scheduling of kitchen staff and all mess hall operations

Ballboy
Philadelphia

Locker Room Attendant
02.1998 - 10.2003

Job overview

  • To assist players and staff during all pregame and game functions, Responsible for keeping locker room in order, Assisting NBA Players, Officials, and Staff during home games

The Wharf
Wildwood

Short Order Cook
06.2001 - 09.2003

Job overview

  • Food preparation and cooking of meals served on outdoor patio, Short order, food preparation, and raw bar, Supervised and maintained sanitary conditions and followed OSHA standards, Maintain inventory of all kitchen products

Summer Employment / Training Camp
Charlotte, NC

Equipment Staff
06.1998 - 08.2002

Job overview

  • To provide players and staff of all equipment during training camp, Worked as an assistant to the special teams during practices, Sideline assistant during NFL games

Education

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

Bachelor of Science
07-2026

University Overview

  • Just competed summer session in which I acquired 42 credits and maintained a 4.0 gpa throughout.
  • Entrepreneurship is my choice of career in which having a BS in Business Management focusing on Entrepreneurship will be an important step towards achieving my goal to become a business owner.

Lakewood College
Cleveland, OH

Diploma from Paralegal
04-2019

University Overview

Lakewood College
Cleveland, OH

Certificate from Criminal Justice
02-2019

University Overview

Army Quartermaster Center And School
Fort Lee, VA

United States Army Transportation Command from Food Service Specialist 92G1O
05.2004

University Overview

  • 9 weeks of advanced individual training that focused on your military occupation training.
  • Culinary arts education and advanced training in providing meals for thousands of troops daily
  • Unfortunately this was the only time I saw a kitchen as I was switched immediately to transportation upon arrival in country.
  • Member of the United States Army Quartermaster Corps
  • Relevant Coursework and Training Programs: culinary arts, nutrition, sanitation, hospitality, health and safety training.
  • Professional Development Courses:Guidelines for working in a food industry that provides health and cleanliness services to all of the soldiers, officers, and civilian personnel who worked on base.

Skills

  • Shipping Receiving
  • Shipping
  • Warehouse Supervisor Experience
  • Warehouse Management
  • Freight Experience
  • Order Picking
  • Forklift
  • Plumbing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Pallet Jack
  • Military Experience
  • Security
  • Delivery Driver Experience
  • Packaging
  • Manufacturing
  • Load & Unload
  • DoD Experience
  • Intelligence Experience
  • Materials Handling
  • Legal Research
  • Computer Networking
  • Program Management
  • Warehouse Experience

Certification

  • Food Handler, 05/2004, Present, Cook school in army which my certificatiom was recieved upon graduation of AIT IN May 2004 (MOS 92G1O)prior to that had all culinary training while employed at The Wharf every summer from 1998-2003.
  • Criminal Justice, 08/2018, 01/2019, Certificate recieved from Lakewood College as part of a on-line degree program, which I graduation if my class Nd was certified in February 2019. Paralegal Assistant Diploma was completed July 19 after I was certified in criminal justice.
  • CPR, 01/2004, Present, Certified in the military, then again in the civilian world. My license will be attached.
  • First Aid and CPR, 01/2004, Present, Certified in the military, then again in the civilian world. My license will be attached
  • Forklift Certified, 03/2017, Present, Military license was recieved August 2004 but does not carry over. I am tested every December, but was licensed in the state of New Jersey in March 2017
  • OSHA, 01/2003, Present, OSHA certification in military and out of military. Because military licenses are not accepted in the civilian world I was recertified in March 2017 and always take a refresher course when needed.
  • Secret Clearance, 01/2004, 08/2008, Although my top-secret clearance there's only temporary, my secret clearance listed the entire time in the military as well as having to get reinstated if hired in a government position.
  • Top Secret Clearance, 06/2004, 08/2005, In support of operation Iraqi freedom, my clearance was at the highest level.
  • CDL, I never had a CDL in the civilian world but drove tractor trailers and any vehicle that the military uses. Was licesced and certified, but would be interested in testing for my CDL.

Additional Information

Additional Information
During my work history many jobs required more from me than my title explains. For example, while in the army how was the food daily after graduation and is the lowest ranking person in the company. When returning to the states I was no longer the lowest ranking person, in fact I had made sergeant in record time, under 18 months. Nearly all of my jobs required me to be in a leadership position, whether it was the military or professional sports, I can provide names of highly respected professionals that's would recommend me for any job.

Groups

Groups
  • Sprlartans NYB, 11/2015, 11/2020, A nonprofit organization, the Spartans NYB is a member of the Philadelphia mummers fancy brigade association. Not only was I a member I was also on the Board of Directors serving as business agent, steward, and Director of veterans affairs.
  • Bill McIntyre's Shooting Stars, 01/2020, From:September 1988 To:January 2004 Currently I am a member of The Shooting Stars fancy brigade another organization with the Philadelphia mummers fancy brigade association. I started there in 1988 as a child in which then was just a hobby and left in 2004 to join the army. This year I returned to my roots and I'm hoping to be able to provide the same impact I provided with a Spartans Nyb
  • CWV- Catholic War Veterans Post, 01/2015, One of three Iraq/Afghanistan war veterans that is a member of the saint Casmir's Catholic War Veteran Post. As a veteran I hold a seat at the table and have access to every decision, conflict, and resolution that happens in the building. Eventually I will be running for commander when the time is right!

Assessments

Assessments
  • Supervisory Skills: Directing Others, Proficient, 09/2019, Motivating others through feedback to identify improvements or corrective actions.
  • Research, Completed, 09/2019, Following protocols, interpreting statistics and graphs, identifying errors, and choosing research methodology.

Military Service

Military Service
United States Army, Iraq, Sergeant, 12/2003, 08/2008, Joined the army December 9, 2003 as a buck private, no rank at all. Upon graduating basic training and AIT my unit was deployed to the Middle East in support of operation Iraqi freedom where I servedas a gunner, commanders assistant, And we're not on the road work overnight supervising the dining facility. I earned my rank very quick, making Sgt in under three years. Due to health complications I army career was cut short and unfortunately I would probably be a sergeant major today., Army commendation meda (1), Army Commendation Medal (2), ARCOM/m-device, Overseas Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Army Reserve Component, Iraq liberation Medal, Kuwait Liberation medal, 1st Sgt's award, Soldier if the cycle (3xs), Bronze Star Recomendation, Wounded Warrior, DAV, VFW

Personal Information

Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Awards

Awards
English (April 1983)

Timeline

Highway Safety Operator
Verra Mobility
09.2021 - 03.2022
Delivery Driver
Amazon DSP
12.2020 - 04.2021
Warehouse Manager
Mahogany Company of Mays Landing
01.2017 - Current
General Contractor
General reality-brown building group
01.2015 - 12.2016
Food Service Specialist
United States Army
12.2003 - 08.2007
Short Order Cook
The Wharf
06.2001 - 09.2003
Equipment Staff
Summer Employment / Training Camp
06.1998 - 08.2002
Locker Room Attendant
Ballboy
02.1998 - 10.2003
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science
Lakewood College
Diploma from Paralegal
Lakewood College
Certificate from Criminal Justice
Army Quartermaster Center And School
United States Army Transportation Command from Food Service Specialist 92G1O

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