John Sargent
Arlington,VT
Summary
Motivated and efficient professional specializing in cleaning and maintenance. Customer satisfaction-oriented and knowledgeable of highly specialized cleaning operations. Flexible and accustomed to a wide range of cleaning products and methods, including environmentally-friendly solvents and polishes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Housekeeper
Hill Farm Inn
Sunderland, VT
04.2023 - 07.2026
- Supervised daily housekeeping operations for guest rooms and public areas.
- Inspected and monitored housekeeping standards to uphold high quality service for guest rooms and public areas.
- Executed housekeeping, cleaning, and laundry duties, consistently achieving high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and sanitation guidelines, maintaining a safe environment for guests and staff.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring timely availability and proper usage.
Produce Clerk
Shaw's Supermarket
Manchester, VT
01.2015 - 03.2023
- Monitored and ensured freshness and quality of fruits and vegetables daily for optimal customer satisfaction.
- Prepared, weighed, and packaged fruits and vegetables to ensure quality and freshness for customers.
- Stocked and organized produce displays to enhance customer visibility and accessibility.
- Assisted customers with product selection and offered tailored recommendations to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained organized and efficient workspace through regular cleaning.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness in produce area.
- Unloaded trucks and stocked products in designated areas to maintain inventory availability and organization.
Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic
United States Army
Fort Belvoir, VA
09.2006 - 10.2011
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in construction equipment, utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques to restore functionality efficiently.
- Executed routine maintenance on heavy machinery, improving performance and reliability.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on construction and military vehicles, collaborating with Homeland Security at Ft McNair, Washington D.C. to strengthen security monitoring efforts for the metro area.
Delivery Truck Driver
Lathrop's Maple Supply
Bristol, VT
03.2001 - 09.2006
- Delivered hardwood flooring to customers, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of orders.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing courteous and professional service during every delivery.
- Operated milling machinery to produce high-quality lumber efficiently.
- Operated and maintained lumber milling machinery.
- Guided new employees through safety protocols and workflows, promoting a safe and productive work environment.
Forklift Operator/Machine Operator
A Johnson Lumber Company
Bristol, VT
06.1995 - 03.2001
- Operated forklift to load and unload trucks, facilitating efficient mill production operations
- Loaded and unloaded lumber products from delivery trucks using forklifts, maintaining supply flow for production
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across the warehouse efficiently.
- Operated milling machinery to process materials, meeting production schedules for manufacturing needs
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment before daily operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, VT06-2014
High School Diploma -
Mt. Abraham Union High School
Bristol, VT06-1991
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Hospitality cleaning
- Guest room management
- Quality management
- Quality assurance
- Safety protocols
- Safety management
- Facility maintenance
- Stock management
- Monitoring inventory
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- English
- General ledger accounting
- Accounting software
- Produce
Personal Information
Certification
Driver's License
Military Service
- Specialist | Army | United States
- September 2006 to October 2011
- Description
- Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic and soldier.
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Over 35 years of problem solving/decision making experience in a fast paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Software
- Proficient in Accounting software including Quickbooks
- Assertive, dedicated, dependable, honest, and task oriented
- Meticulous attention to detail
Timeline
Head Housekeeper
Hill Farm Inn
04.2023 - 07.2026
Produce Clerk
Shaw's Supermarket
01.2015 - 03.2023
Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic
United States Army
09.2006 - 10.2011
Delivery Truck Driver
Lathrop's Maple Supply
03.2001 - 09.2006
Forklift Operator/Machine Operator
A Johnson Lumber Company
06.1995 - 03.2001
Associate of Science - Business
Community College of Vermont
High School Diploma -
Mt. Abraham Union High School