Jonothan Tyler
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RDS Technician
Fish Window Cleaning
Kalamazoo, MI
02.2018 - 10.2024
- Operated swing stages, bosun chairs, suspended scaffolds, or aerial lifts to reach higher windows.
- Inspected building exteriors for signs of damage or wear before commencing work.
- Kept supplies organized and equipment well-maintained to stay ready for daily workloads.
- Used toweling cloths to remove excess water and moisture from window panes.
- Utilized ladders, high-rise equipment and aerial lift platforms to clean tall buildings.
- Checked work of less-experienced team members and corrected flaws.
- Improved water drainage by cleaning out gutter systems at homes and businesses.
- Operated and stocked company vehicles with supplies.
- Worked from harnessing and basket setup to clean windows on tall buildings.
- Managed job paperwork and customer relations for commercial projects.
- Conducted safety inspections of high rise window cleaning equipment and materials.
- Ensured proper use of ladders, scaffolding, and other tools to access windows at various heights.
- Cleaned interior and exterior windows using a variety of methods including pressure washers and squeegees.
Professional Painter
Bates Painting
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepared surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, filling holes and cracks, taping off areas, and washing walls.
- Applied primer and finish coats using brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
- Cleaned up work area after completion of project.
- Inspected finished product for quality assurance purposes.
- Consulted with clients on color selection and design choices.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while working.
- Erected scaffolding or ladders as needed to reach high ceilings or walls.
- Repaired drywall prior to painting when necessary.
- Sanded woodwork before applying stain or varnish finishes.
- Stripped walls of wallpaper in preparation for painting.
- Applied sealants over painted surfaces for protection against weather elements.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Removed pictures, door knobs or electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.
Team Lead Painter
Stain Tech
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2009 - 10.2017
- Ensured that the team met all safety regulations while working on painting projects.
- Supervised a team of 2-3 painters to ensure quality control and efficient completion of tasks.
- Maintained records of supplies, tools and materials used for painting jobs.
- Ordered paint supplies as needed to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Provided guidance and assistance to junior painters on techniques and procedures.
- Developed strategies for improving workflow and productivity among the team members.
- Inspected completed work before final delivery to ensure highest standards were met.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding painting services in a professional manner.
- Monitored employee attendance, leave applications and overtime hours worked by team members.
- Tracked job progress against project timelines and budgets set out by clients or management.
- Managed inventory of all equipment used by the team including ladders, scaffolding.
- Assessed employee skill levels periodically to identify areas needing improvement or development.
- Worked closely with supervisors to develop plans for upcoming projects ensuring deadlines are met.
- Planned daily work schedules according to client requirements or availability of resources within the company.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
- Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Removed pictures, door knobs or electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
- Erected scaffolding or swing gates or set up ladders to work above ground level.
- Calculated amounts of materials and estimated cost based on surface measurements or work orders.
- Washed and treated surfaces with oil, turpentine or other preparations.
- Selected and purchased tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered.
- Completed diverse repairs on commercial and residential buildings and equipment.
Animal Care Technician
MPI Research
Mattawan, MI
02.2006 - 02.2009
- Ensured proper animal housing and husbandry, including feeding, watering, sanitation, enrichment, and exercise.
- Provided humane handling of animals in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored animals for signs of illness or injury and reported any changes to supervisor or veterinarian immediately.
- Prepared food items for various species according to established guidelines and diets.
- Cleaned cages, kennels, runs, toys, dishes on a regular basis using appropriate disinfectants and cleaning agents as directed by supervisor.
- Ensured that all safety precautions were taken while working with hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies.
- Transported animals safely between locations using approved carriers, cages, vehicles.
- Provided assistance in training volunteers or new employees on proper animal care techniques.
- Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
Crew
McDonald's, PDI FOODS
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2002 - 01.2006
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Followed all safety guidelines while operating equipment such as slicers, fryers and ovens.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Processed takeout orders quickly to ensure timely delivery of meals.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mattawan High
Mattawan, MI05-2005
Skills
- Commercial construction experience
- Design principles
- Deadline-oriented
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- SOP enforcement
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Customer service expertise
- Time management abilities
- Risk Assessment
- Equipment Inspection
- Communication Skills
Affiliations
- Hanging out with Family and Friends
- Magic the Gathering
- Dungeons and Dragons
Accomplishments
- Top Producer (Fish Window Cleaning) 2022-2024
- Most dependable (Fish Window Cleaning) 2022-2023
Certification
- RDS Training Authorization
- Airel Platform Lift Permit
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professional Painter
Bates Painting
04.2022 - 11.2022
RDS Technician
Fish Window Cleaning
02.2018 - 10.2024
Team Lead Painter
Stain Tech
04.2009 - 10.2017
Animal Care Technician
MPI Research
02.2006 - 02.2009
Crew
McDonald's, PDI FOODS
04.2002 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Mattawan High