John Forsman
Burien,WA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience across a multitude of different fields and positions. Expertise in being a part of independent, team-oriented, and supervisory roles. Accustomed to learning skills fast and efficiently in high demand, fast paced positions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Alpha Supported Living Services
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Carpet Cleaner/Air Duct Technician
Zerorez
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Operated steam cleaners to vacuum rugs and remove loosened dirt.
- Performed specialty treatments on stains.
- Identified appropriate spotting agents to use on persistent stains.
- Applied rub chemical solutions with hand brushes to carpets and upholstery.
- Identified and analyzed customer concerns about stains and damages to anticipate needs and build lasting relationships.
- Cleaned and maintained HVAC ducts, furnaces, and dryer vents.
91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
US Army Reserve
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Assessed vehicles to identify degree of malfunction or damage.
- Handled repair work and maintenance to keep vehicles functional.
- Troubleshot vehicle faults and successfully operated heavy diesel equipment.
- Performed wheeled vehicle recovery operations.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to others and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Operated heavy machinery and vehicles to a competent degree
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Worked with Operations to identify and rectify any issues in packages moving throughout the facility.
Warehouse Worker
Walker's Furniture
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 80 pounds.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Scarsella Brothers
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably preventing job site accidents.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Performed routine maintenance on all equipment present at the job site.
Glass Glazier
Cascade Windows
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Secured glass panes into frames and sashes using clips, points or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
- Communicated effectively with customers and team members concerning quality standards, deadlines and customer requests.
- Illustrated commitment to high standards of quality, accuracy and service.
- Loaded and arranged glass and mirrors onto delivery trucks using suction cups to secure materials during crane transfer.
- Fabricated and installed required hardware and moldings for glass installations.
Education
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WAHigh School Diploma -
Dishman Hills High School
Spokane Valley, WA02-2016
Skills
- Air conditioning service
- Diesel engine repair
- Loading and unloading
- Data entry
- Quality control
- Inventory tracking
- Forklift operations
- Team collaboration
- Supply management
- Equipment transport
- Customer service
- Verifying data accuracy
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Alpha Supported Living Services
04.2023 - 01.2025
Carpet Cleaner/Air Duct Technician
Zerorez
03.2022 - 02.2023
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
02.2021 - 02.2022
Warehouse Worker
Walker's Furniture
03.2019 - 12.2020
Heavy Equipment Operator
Scarsella Brothers
06.2017 - 10.2017
Glass Glazier
Cascade Windows
03.2015 - 05.2016
91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
US Army Reserve
01.2015 - 01.2023
Spokane Falls Community College
High School Diploma -
Dishman Hills High School
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