Lester Watson
The Bronx,United States
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level Crew Chief position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Reliable employee seeking Crew Chief position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Enthusiastic individual eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Parks and Recreation/Maintenance and Opertions standards and regulations. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities, and, strictly adhering to directives,with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
City Park Worker
NYC Parks & Recreation
07.2021 - Current
- Went above and beyond to enhance guests' park experiences.
- Explained park accommodations, dining choices and recreation opportunities to guests.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Delivery Driver
Boway Logistics Llc
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Updated dispatchers frequently to convey changes such as route issues or weather delays potentially impacting delivery schedules.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Maintained contact with dispatching team and management for open communication about delays or other delivery issues.
- Planned delivery routes and most efficient methods of distribution.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition.
- Completed inspections daily to identify needed upkeep on vehicles and document performance concerns.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
Plumber's Helper
Electric Sewer And Drain Service
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Performed preventive maintenance on plumbing systems to detect leaks and slow drains.
- Filled plumbing fixtures and pipes with water or air to detect and locate leaks.
- Inspected pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Analyzed operation details to estimate time needed to complete assigned tasks.
Delivery Driver
J.W. Logistics LLC
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
- Updated dispatchers frequently to convey changes such as route issues or weather delays potentially impacting delivery schedules.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
- Kept and studied detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
- Planned optimal routes based on GPS software and knowledge of local traffic patterns.
Construction Laborer
Construction Staffing Solutions
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks and mortar.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
Education
Dewitt Clinton High School
Bronx, NYGED -
Island Academy
East Elmhurst, NYSkills
- Debris removal
- Grounds maintenance
- Trimming and weeding
- Commercial construction
- Safety and compliance
- Interpersonal Communication
- Playground Safety
- Mechanical Safety
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Site Safety
- OSHA Standards
- Facility Inspections
- Operations Management
- Machinery Operation
Additional Information
ERN # 1840382
Timeline
City Park Worker
NYC Parks & Recreation
07.2021 - Current
Delivery Driver
Boway Logistics Llc
07.2020 - 02.2022
Plumber's Helper
Electric Sewer And Drain Service
12.2019 - 04.2020
Delivery Driver
J.W. Logistics LLC
07.2019 - 11.2019
Construction Laborer
Construction Staffing Solutions
01.2019 - 06.2019
Dewitt Clinton High School
GED -
Island Academy