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Kawa Faraj

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

To obtain a position in which I can expand my knowledge and skills. 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. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Worker

Self-employeed
Chula Vista
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
  • Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
  • Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
  • Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
  • Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
  • Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.

Home Care Provider

Self-employeed
Chula Vista
07.2021 - 11.2024
  • Provided transportation to medical appointments and errands.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
  • Administered medications in accordance with physician instructions.
  • Encouraged social interaction among clients to maintain positive mental health.
  • Educated family members on proper care techniques for their loved one.
  • Implemented activities designed to improve social, communication, and other skills of autistic children.
  • Monitored the safety and well-being of autistic children while they are under my care.

Courtesy Clerk/ Produce

Vons
San Diego, CA
08.2007 - 04.2020
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.

Painter

Irvine Company
Del Mar, CA
12.2010 - 06.2012
  • Prepped and sanded surfaces
  • Painted apartments
  • Repaired holes in walls
  • Maintained habitability of apartment living by changing light bulbs, installing lighting fixtures, and caulking plumbing fixtures
  • Gathered and emptied trash
  • Swept and power washed apartment buildings, and cleaned windows

Stocking Shelves

Dollar Tree
National City, CA
08.2010 - 11.2010
  • Restocked and organized sales and promotional items on shelves and end caps
  • Scanned and priced merchandise
  • Verified proper identification for credit, debit, and personal check transactions
  • Inventoried merchandise

Education

High School Diploma -

Eagles Peak Charter School
San Diego, CA
06.2008

Skills

  • Maintenance
  • Hand/Power Tools
  • Janitorial
  • Painting
  • Drywall
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Stocking and inventory
  • Safety
  • Team-oriented and dependable
  • Drywall hanging
  • Concrete laying
  • Demolition
  • Safety and compliance
  • Spray finishing
  • Cabinet installation
  • Roofing installation
  • Construction
  • Worksite preparation
  • Framing
  • Site preparation

Timeline

Construction Worker

Self-employeed
01.2023 - 11.2024

Home Care Provider

Self-employeed
07.2021 - 11.2024

Painter

Irvine Company
12.2010 - 06.2012

Stocking Shelves

Dollar Tree
08.2010 - 11.2010

Courtesy Clerk/ Produce

Vons
08.2007 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Eagles Peak Charter School
Kawa Faraj