John Kawski
Jamestown
Summary
Accomplished leader with proven expertise in personnel management and operational planning, honed at the New York Army National Guard. Excelled in maintaining unit readiness and safety, while mentoring for combat operations. Skilled in inventory control and an exceptional communicator, adept at fostering team cohesion and achieving strategic objectives.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Plumber Apprentice position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Results-driven Service Member and Housekeeper Aide, excels in any position or environment using solid skills and past experience. Collaborates with others to meet deadlines and goals. Communicates effectively with co-workers and customers.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Platoon Sergeant
New York Army National Guard
07.2010 - Current
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
Housekeeper Aide
Lutheran Social Services
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Eliminated germs and minimized infection risk with expert bathroom and kitchen cleanings.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cassadaga Valley Central School
Sinclairville, NY06-2011
Skills
- Personnel management
- Operational planning
- Physical conditioning
- Equipment control
- Safety monitoring
- Standards enforcement
- Administrative support
- Mission readiness planning
- Inventory control
- Exceptional communicator
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 72 Service Members across five nursing homes providing cleanliness and dietary assistance during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Supervised team of 12 Service Members at a COVID-19 drive-thru test site to ensure proper traffic handling and cleanliness standards during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Supervised team of three Service Members on my second overseas combat deployment to train and cooperate with our assigned unit and ensured proper readiness and vigilance
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets to properly track over $300k worth of military equipment during my second overseas combat deployment
- Worked overtime hours during many holiday seasons at the nursing home at the request of management to ensure job completion and willingness to allow fellow coworkers the days off to be with their families
Timeline
Housekeeper Aide
Lutheran Social Services
05.2014 - 09.2017
Platoon Sergeant
New York Army National Guard
07.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cassadaga Valley Central School
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