Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Justin Harley

Justin Harley

Cortland,IL

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and proven customer service skills, previously at Motorworks. Successfully improved cleanliness standards and enhanced guest satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Experienced in managing operations and client relationships, ensuring reliability and punctuality while maintaining a clean driving record.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Porter

Motorworks
01.2025 - Current
  • Communicated with coworkers and managers about completed duties.
  • Maintained a strong work ethic and punctuality, consistently arriving on time and prepared for each shift.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests through regular cleaning of lobby, hallways, and restrooms.
  • Cleaned and organized building areas as required.
  • Performed cleaning and maintenance duties as directed.
  • Improved overall cleanliness standards within the property by performing routine maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, fixing minor repairs, or reporting larger issues to management.
  • Maintained building exteriors for professional, clean presentation standards.
  • Completed sweeping, mopping, and window-cleaning.
  • Performed general landscaping duties such as lawn care, snow removal, or leaf raking when necessary.

Owner

Justin’s Lawn Service
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.

Education

Dekalb High School
DeKalb, IL

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Strong work ethic
  • Problem-solving
  • Clean driving record
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Inventory maintenance
  • General maintenance
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

Award-winning FFA member and active participant in competitive speech through Forensics. Featured in the Daily Chronicle for entrepreneurial success, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Sycamore recognizing the achievements of my business

Affiliations

  • Member, Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
  • Representative, DeKalb High School MiniBoard
  • Member, DeKalb High School Forensics Team

Certification

Certified in Employability by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, demonstrating strong workplace readiness and professional skills. Recognized with numerous awards in both Forensics and FFA, including multiple first-place finishes. Achievements in FFA include district, sectional, and state-level honors in Turf Grass Management, along with additional student excellence awards highlighting leadership, dedication, and subject mastery.

Timeline

Porter

Motorworks
01.2025 - Current

Owner

Justin’s Lawn Service
06.2022 - 01.2024

Dekalb High School
Justin Harley