Lavelle Crandle
Hampton,VA
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Specialist
Hampton Virginia Medical Center
Hampton, Virginia
02.2010 - Current
- Assessed environmental impacts of projects or activities to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Developed and implemented programs to reduce hazardous waste, prevent pollution, and improve the environment.
- Conducted field investigations to collect data on air and water quality, soil contamination, and other environmental conditions.
- Provided technical advice and support on environmental issues in areas such as waste management, energy conservation, emissions control, transportation planning, land use planning, and natural resource management.
- Inspected construction sites prior to commencement of work activities to assess potential risks posed by any existing contaminants.
- Provided technical assistance, direction and training for hazardous materials, waste management and emergency management programs.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Monitored effects of human activity impacting soil, water and air quality.
Dishwasher
Hampton Virginia Medical Center
Hampton, VA
02.2010 - Current
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Cleaned food preparation areas such as countertops, cupboards, appliances exteriors, walls floors and sinks.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Assisted in preparing salads and desserts when requested by chefs or supervisors.
- Filled out daily logs regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Organized trays with cutlery prior to serving meals to customers.
- Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory used during shifts.
- Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
- Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
- Unloaded trucks to move food and supplies from delivery vehicle to storage areas.
- Hand-washed items unsuitable for machine washing.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Managed dish area organization and cleanliness.
- Ensured timely availability of clean dishes for various meal services.
Medical Transportation Driver
Northampton Nursing Home
Hampton, VA
06.2001 - 08.2024
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
- Provided safe and timely transportation for patients to medical appointments.
- Maintained records of patient pick-up, drop-off times and destinations in log book.
- Inspected vehicle daily to ensure safety and cleanliness standards were met.
- Performed minor vehicle maintenance such as checking fluid levels and tire pressure.
- Transported patients in wheelchairs or strhers if needed, using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Ensured that all required documents were up-to-date and valid before each trip.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that arose during transportations services provided.
- Provided assistance with loading and unloading luggage or other items from vehicles when requested by customers.
- Reported any incidents or accidents involving vehicles immediately after they occurred.
- Monitored road conditions regularly to determine best routes for efficient travel time management.
- Kept detailed records of fuel purchases, mileage, tolls. for reimbursement purposes on monthly basis.
- Coordinated with clients prior to scheduled pick-ups to confirm details of upcoming trips including destinations, estimated travel time..
- Assisted passengers in completing necessary paperwork related to their transportation services upon arrival at destination locations.
- Transferred patients using gurneys, stretchers, backboard and other equipment.
- Lifted and transported patients from original location to ambulance.
- Operated ambulance during emergency and normal conditions to transport patients to hospitals or healthcare facilities.
- Restrained violent patients to safely transport to hospital.
- Assisted passengers with mobility issues into and out of vehicles when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oscar F. Smith High School
Chesapeake, VA05-1998
Skills
- Waste Management
- Conservation planning
- Environmental assessment
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Environmental education
- Time Management
- Time management abilities
- Professional Demeanor
- Written Communication
- Compliance inspections
- Field observations recording
- Data Collection
- Goal Setting
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Technical Writing
- Professionalism
- Active Listening
- Technical Documentation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Data charting
- Adaptability
- Preparing written reports
- Quality Control
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Outcome predictions
Timeline
Environmental Specialist
Hampton Virginia Medical Center
02.2010 - Current
Dishwasher
Hampton Virginia Medical Center
02.2010 - Current
Medical Transportation Driver
Northampton Nursing Home
06.2001 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Oscar F. Smith High School