Open To Work
KEVEM CARDOSO
Brockton,MA
Summary
Versatile professional with expertise in painting, maintenance, and warehouse procedures. Known for meticulous attention to detail in ensuring quality outcomes, effective problem-solving, and maintaining safety protocols, contributing significantly to client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Residential & Commercial Painter
Cardoso Painting & Contruction
, MA
05.2014 - Current
- Applied various paint types using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes, and lacquers to enhance durability and appearance of walls and surfaces.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces.
- Prepared trim, walls, and ceilings by cleaning, smoothing, and priming to ensure optimal paint adhesion.
- Sealed building joints with exterior caulking to prevent moisture intrusion.
- Inspected completed work to ensure quality standards and client satisfaction.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials and tools.
Order Selector
Trader Joes Warehouse
Middleboro, Massachusetts
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Selected orders accurately according to customer specifications and shipping schedules.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily order demands and ensure timely fulfillment.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to efficiently transport products within warehouse.
- Inspected incoming inventory for quality and accuracy before storage.
- Trained new staff on order selection processes and equipment use for smoother onboarding.
- Maintained clean and organized workstations to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize accidents and injuries in the workplace.
Returns Lead
Trader Joes Warehouse
Middleboro, Massachusetts
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Oversaw returns process, ensuring adherence to company policies and enhancing operational integrity.
- Managed logistics for sorting and processing returns efficiently.
- Trained staff on efficient handling of returned merchandise, improving processing time and accuracy.
- Implemented best practices for minimizing return discrepancies.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication on return policies and issues, streamlining resolution processes.
- Coordinated inventory assessments for returned items.
Shipping and Receiving Loader
Trader Joes Warehouse
Middleboro, Massachusetts
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Operated forklifts to load and unload materials, ensuring safe and efficient handling.
- Followed safety protocols while handling heavy equipment and materials.
- Inspected incoming materials for quality and compliance with company standards.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and systematic organization, supporting seamless operations.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate tasks, resulting in timely order fulfillment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding workflow and safety issues.
Dietary Aide
Baypointe Rehab
Brockton, USA
08.2008 - 03.2014
- Planned, directed and monitored the clinical functions of the dietary department.
- Planned medical nutrition therapy for patients and residents.
- Educated patients on therapeutic nutrition and food preparation to enhance dietary understanding.
- Instructed clients in proper meal preparations and diet therapies.
- Interviewed clients to assess dietary habits and health, informing personalized nutrition plans.
- Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee the preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices.
- Documented clinical findings and entered data accurately to facilitate patient care.
Cook
Baypointe Rehab
Brockton, USA
08.2008 - 03.2014
- Prepared food items consistently following recipes and portioning guidelines, ensuring quality and minimizing waste.
- Coordinated timely meal preparation and delivery, maintaining high standards of kitchen sanitation.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked product freshness upon delivery to ensure quality standards.
- Engaged with guests to gather feedback on product quality and service, enhancing overall dining experience.
Event Assistant
Peak Event Services
, MA
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Coordinated event logistics, achieving seamless execution and high guest satisfaction.
- Supported setup and teardown of event venues, arranging furniture and equipment as needed.
- Organized event materials such as signage, decorations, catering supplies, and audio-visual equipment.
- Communicated with clients regularly, addressing concerns and refining event details promptly.
- Provided on-site support during events, addressing issues promptly and maintaining smooth operations.
- Managed vendor relationships, enhancing collaboration and ensuring timely service delivery.
- Worked closely with other departments to ensure seamless integration of activities between different areas of responsibility.
- Provided support to various departments by facilitating communication and resource sharing.
- Navigated delivery routes to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Maintained inventory records of delivered goods and supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trailers using appropriate equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
- Conducted visual inspection of cargo prior to leaving premises ensuring no damages have occurred during shipment process.
- Monitored event progress to identify potential risks or issues that could arise.
Maintenance Technician
UDR Apartments
, MA
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Repaired plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems to ensure functionality.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Addressed maintenance requests from residents and staff to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Performed routine inspections of building systems and equipment.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Collaborated with vendors on specialized maintenance tasks to maintain service quality.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Assisted in apartment turnovers by completing repairs and renovations.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of maintenance shop and tools.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
On Site Manager
Full Steam Staffing
East Hartford, Connecticut
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Oversaw daily operations and staffing schedules for multiple client sites, ensuring optimal resource allocation and service delivery.
- Conducted regular site inspections to maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained a safe working environment in compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Trained and mentored new employees on safety protocols and job responsibilities.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Monitored attendance records and leave requests for accuracy and completeness.
- Managed performance reviews, disciplinary actions and salary negotiations.
- Facilitated communication between clients, staff, and management to effectively resolve issues and enhance client satisfaction.
- Coordinated logistics to ensure timely delivery of supplies and equipment.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner.
- Managed administrative tasks including payroll processing and invoicing to support operational efficiency.
- Conducted recruitment process for new hires, including job postings, interviews and background checks.
- Prepared and led new employee orientation to familiarize with company policies, procedures, culture and campus.
On Site Supervisor
Full Steam Staffing
Middleboro, Massachusetts
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Oversaw daily site operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Managed site inspections, identifying potential hazards and enforcing safety measures.
- Complied with safety procedures and monitored team members for adherence to safety protocols on job sites.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Coordinated workforce scheduling to enhance project efficiency through optimized labor allocation.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss project progress and address concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for improving site productivity.
- Maintained accurate records including daily reports and timesheets.
- Communicated daily project progress and incident reports to clients and corporate offices, ensuring transparency and alignment.
- Established and maintained close working relationships with staff, clients and vendors.
- Investigated accidents or near-miss incidents; documented findings in an incident report form.
- Managed employee onboarding, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Coordinated recruitment efforts and facilitated candidate screening processes.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts, such as posting job openings, reviewing resumes and conducting interviews.
- Managed employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary action, conflict resolution.
- Maintained employee records in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
- Conducted new hire orientations and onboarding processes to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Communicated with clients to assess project needs and expectations effectively.
- Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
- Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA03-2026
High School Diploma - Brockton, MA
Brockton High School
Brockton, MA01-2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis
- Problem resolution
- Multitasking
- Communication skills
- Heavy equipment operations
- Workplace cleanliness
- OSHA regulations
- Warehouse operations
- Safety compliance
- Maintenance and repair
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Cape Verdean Creole
Full Professional
Certification
Train the Trained Certified, issued by Crown Forklifts 2019
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$50000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Event Assistant
Peak Event Services
01.2023 - 03.2025
Maintenance Technician
UDR Apartments
06.2019 - 12.2022
On Site Manager
Full Steam Staffing
02.2018 - 06.2019
On Site Supervisor
Full Steam Staffing
09.2017 - 02.2018
Order Selector
Trader Joes Warehouse
04.2016 - 08.2017
Returns Lead
Trader Joes Warehouse
04.2016 - 08.2017
Shipping and Receiving Loader
Trader Joes Warehouse
04.2016 - 08.2017
Residential & Commercial Painter
Cardoso Painting & Contruction
05.2014 - Current
Dietary Aide
Baypointe Rehab
08.2008 - 03.2014
Cook
Baypointe Rehab
08.2008 - 03.2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Massasoit Community College
High School Diploma - Brockton, MA
Brockton High School