Jahil jennings
Ypsilanti
Summary
Pursued excellence in every task, whether instructing tile installation or guiding youth in conflict resolution skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tile Installer
MELS TILES
Ypsilanti, MI
08.2025 - Current
- Installed various types of tile, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with clients to determine design preferences and material selections.
- Operated cutting tools and equipment to prepare tiles for installation.
- Maintained clean work environment, adhering to safety standards during installations.
- Trained junior installers on best practices for tile laying techniques and safety protocols.
- Oversaw project timelines, coordinating with contractors to ensure timely completions.
- Implemented improvements in installation methods, increasing efficiency and reducing waste.
- Resolved client issues post-installation, ensuring satisfaction and quality assurance measures were met.
- Learned about various tile types, sizes and installation techniques and stayed current on industry changes.
- Optimized material usage through strategic layout planning that maximized visual impact while minimizing costs for clients.
- Worked professionally with other tradespeople on successful, on-time project completion.
- Installed tile flooring in residential homes and commercial buildings.
- Streamlined installation processes, implementing efficient methods to increase overall productivity without compromising quality.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to cut, shape and install tile.
- Cut and prepared tiles for installation following precise measurements and job specifications.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized work environment.
- Created watertight finish on tiles by sealing surfaces and adding grout.
- Inspected floors before, during and after tile installation and reported identified concerns.
- Followed strict safety standards for customer and worker protection.
- Resolved problems arising during tile installation process, maintaining quality and code compliance.
Youth Care Worker
Maryhurst
Louisville, KY
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to child welfare services delivery.
- Participated in meetings with other staff members to discuss client progress, treatment plans, and goals.
- Created a safe environment by enforcing rules while using therapeutic approaches when necessary.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through role modeling, mentorship, and reward systems.
- Transported youth to appointments or recreational activities as needed.
- Monitored the physical environment to ensure safety of clients and staff.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including de-escalation techniques to ensure safety for all involved.
- Counseled individuals on personal issues or concerns related to their home life or school situation.
- Assisted in developing and implementing behavior management strategies with youth in care.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of distress or emergency situations.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans to meet the needs of youth in care.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills such as hygiene, budgeting, grocery shopping .
- Facilitated group activities that promote socialization skills among youth in care.
- Maintained cleanliness of youth facilities and rooms.
- Mentored and supported young people through collaborative activities and social programs.
- Oversaw daily routines of youth in placement and delivered services related to basic human needs.
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
- Supervised youth recreational activities and facilitated workshops surrounding self-development, education and employment.
- Reported incidents that negatively affected child safety.
- Monitored and reported on the maintenance and safety of facility to ensure a secure environment.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during emotional or behavioral incidents.
- Implemented individualized care plans to support emotional and behavioral growth.
- Facilitated daily living skills workshops for youth in care.
- Supported and encouraged academic performance to help youth achieve educational goals.
- Maintained detailed records of youths' progress, incidents, and daily activities.
Machine Operator
Deco Paper Products
Louisville, KY
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Responsible for running and maintaining industrial machinery to produce paper products
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
Youth Care Worker I
Seven Counties Services Inc
Louisville, KY
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Responsible for aiding youth in completing all requirements set by counselors and therapists in order to make a successful transition back into society
- Supervised visits between parents and guardians and children placed in care.
- Transported youth to appointments or recreational activities as needed.
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills such as hygiene, budgeting, grocery shopping .
- Participated in meetings with other staff members to discuss client progress, treatment plans, and goals.
- Collaborated with families, schools, mental health providers, probation officers and other stakeholders regarding youth's progress and wellbeing.
- Counseled individuals on personal issues or concerns related to their home life or school situation.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of distress or emergency situations.
- Assisted in developing and implementing behavior management strategies with youth in care.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans to meet the needs of youth in care.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including de-escalation techniques to ensure safety for all involved.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to child welfare services delivery.
Audio Technician
faith redemption center church of God in Christ
Detroit, MI
01.2013 - 05.2022
- Adjust sound levels to ensure optimal sound quality during recording sessions or live performances.
- Test audio systems before each event to make sure they are functioning properly.
- Develop strategies for improving overall sound quality based on feedback from clients.
- Collaborate with producers, directors, musicians, engineers, and other technicians as needed.
- Create detailed reports documenting all work performed including any repairs made or modifications done.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as cleaning microphones or replacing worn parts.
- Organize cables and cords in an orderly fashion when setting up the system prior to an event start time.
- Provide support for other technicians working on set-up or tear-down of audio systems.
- Record and edit audio files using software programs such as ProTools and Logic Pro.
- Troubleshoot any technical issues with the audio equipment.
- Set up and operate audio equipment for live events, such as microphones, sound speakers, mixing boards, and digital recorders.
- Calibrate audio systems to match the acoustics of the space in which they are being used.
Order Selector/Forklift Operator
Zenith Logistics, Inc.
Louisville, KY
12.2019 - 04.2021
- I was responsible for listening for orders and then fulfilling them by loading products on a pallet jack, and then loading them onto semi trucks
- Operated electric pallet jacks and forklifts to transport products between warehouse aisles.
- Checked inventory levels and restocked shelves as needed.
- Weighed merchandise as required ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Assisted other personnel in the loading and unloading process if needed.
- Executed the picking, packing, shipping, and unloading of goods in an efficient manner.
Warehouse Packer/Picker
GameStop
Shepherdsville, KY
06.2019 - 12.2019
- My job was to pick different products, and also pack them up for shipping
Amazon Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Jeffersonville, IN
10.2018 - 07.2019
- My primary job is to pick,pack, and ship out orders to customers, and also work with various machines that aid in the process
Mortician Assistant
O H Pye Funeral Home
Detroit, MI
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Assist head mortician with preparing bodies, general cleaning of work areas, prep viewing rooms for families, transport bodies to facilities as needed
Maintenance Technician
Speck and Span Cleaning Services
Detroit, MI
11.2011 - 01.2013
- Clean and maintain the up keep of assigned properties
Video Technician
harvest Gospel Media
Detroit, MI
10.2009 - 01.2013
- Record and edit videos and audio
Education
GED -
Marquette, MI06-2001
Skills
- Maintenance
- Audio Editing
- Video Editing
- Video Production
- Photography
- Final Cut Pro
- Machine operator
- Life Skills Instruction
- Abuse Identification
- Group and individual sessions
- Youth Advocacy
- Behavior Management
- Educational Support
- Records Management
- Child Development
- Recreational Activities
- Youth supervision
- Adolescent Counseling
- Positive Reinforcement
Certification
- Custodian Maintenance, 01/01/96, Present
- Forklift Certified, 03/01/20, 03/01/23, Forklift Academy
- Forklift Certified
Timeline
Tile Installer
MELS TILES
08.2025 - Current
Youth Care Worker
Maryhurst
06.2023 - 05.2024
Machine Operator
Deco Paper Products
04.2022 - 05.2023
Youth Care Worker I
Seven Counties Services Inc
05.2021 - 10.2022
Order Selector/Forklift Operator
Zenith Logistics, Inc.
12.2019 - 04.2021
Warehouse Packer/Picker
GameStop
06.2019 - 12.2019
Amazon Warehouse Associate
Amazon
10.2018 - 07.2019
Mortician Assistant
O H Pye Funeral Home
09.2013 - 12.2015
Audio Technician
faith redemption center church of God in Christ
01.2013 - 05.2022
Maintenance Technician
Speck and Span Cleaning Services
11.2011 - 01.2013
Video Technician
harvest Gospel Media
10.2009 - 01.2013