Marsha Eaton
Hingham,MA
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Ready for new challenges with dedication and enthusiasm. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Engineer Technician
Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth, MA
03.2025 - Current
- Developing strong relationships with local contractors and the public, ensuring smooth permit acquisitions for construction projects.
- Conducted thorough post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement for future initiatives, boosting overall success rates within the organization. Including Street Opening Permits issued the previous year. Contacted Contractors with issues to repair when the roads are open. Reminder email through OpenGov when the roads opened April 15th.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and advancements in technology. Current enrolled in Baystate Roads, National Highway Institute and AASHTO courses to build knowledge and improve skills.
- Working closely with engineers, land surveyor, and GIS Coordinator on town projects that are in multiples stages. Coming in to previously started projects in the middle, beginning and end stage, learning different aspects of what is needed and what the engineers are looking for at certain points of the project. Using different surveying instruments to locate certain points.
Maintenance- Highway to Maintenance- Sign Dept
Town of Plymouth, MA
10.2007 - 03.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environment for such as Emergency sign needs, traffic safety barrels for Emergency Traffic Control or on a weekly basis for DPW Dept needs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively a sign designer working on sign projects such as Regulatory, Warning or directional signs, street signs, vehicle lettering, and custom for town department requests.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations self taught maintaining sign printer and cutting devices for optimum production.
- Proven ability of all phases of sign installation from making the sign to installation, calling and marking Dig safe. Repairing Emergency Stop Signs 24 hours to respond and fix problems. Emergency Dig safe called in to timely resolution.
- Responsibilities also included managing message board placement and programming,
- Traffic Light issues such as a bulb out or traffic lights flashing yellow and also pedestrian crossing buttons stuck on or not working properly.
- Painting town parking lots, road markings, crosswalks and school zone road markings.
- Snow and Ice six- and ten-wheel dump trucks for plowing and sanding also removing snow using skid steer and small All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) plow and sander for townhall parking deck and parking lots.
- Managing the Sign Dept in absence of the Traffic Safety Leadman presuming his role and continuing to work on sign making projects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to inexperienced workers.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Real Estate Agent
Darst Properties LLC
02.2018 - Current
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Developed strong relationships with mortgage brokers, attorneys, and other professionals to streamline the home buying process for clients.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Streamlined communication between all parties involved in transactions, ensuring smooth closings and satisfied clients.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling.
- Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
- Successfully managed multiple offers for sellers, securing the best possible outcome in each situation.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Managed Open Houses with over 100 people in 2 days about 50 people per day.
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
Hingham Community Center
02.2015 - Current
- Continuously expanded knowledge of fitness trends and best practices through ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
- Developed rapport with diverse clientele by understanding their unique backgrounds, motivations, preferences while adjusting coaching styles accordingly.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, using data analysis to make informed decisions about future training approaches.
- Regularly communicated with clients outside of scheduled sessions to provide support, encouragement, and check-ins regarding their progress.
- Introduced innovative exercise techniques that led to increased motivation and engagement among clients.
- Educated clients on proper form and technique, reducing the risk of injury during workouts.
- Facilitated group fitness classes, promoting camaraderie among participants and fostering a positive workout environment.
- Increased client retention by building strong relationships and maintaining a professional demeanor during all interactions.
- These clients have stayed with me through the years with continual dedication and loyalty to me and my Fitness and Training Classes for their health and wellness. I have built a caring environment with emotional and physical wellbeing with these clients. I call it our Weight Training Family.
Weightlifting Trainer
Hingham High School - Adult Cont.Education Program
09.2000 - 12.2015
- Enabled injury prevention by teaching clients proper form during lifts and emphasizing importance of gradual progression in weights used during each session.
- Addressed misconceptions about weightlifting among potential trainees by providing accurate information about its benefits across age groups.
- Developed comprehensive training plans for clients, resulting in increased muscle strength and endurance.
- Incorporated advanced weightlifting techniques, helping experienced lifters refine their skills further. Designing specific workout programs for each client depending on their level.
- Improved clients'' physical fitness levels by creating and implementing personalized weightlifting programs.
- Created inclusive workout environment, catering to clients of diverse backgrounds and fitness levels.
Maintenance Worker/Construction and Highway Depts
Town of Plymouth, MA
10.2007 - 12.2010
- Construction Division - Town of Plymouth
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- All aspects of installing water mains, and water services including mechanical joints and fire hydrants.
- Installing drainage including catch basins, manholes and installing SAS
- Reconstruction projects including Seiver Field, Nelson Park and Hedges Pond (Camp Denon)
- Backfilling trenches using Skid Street
- Including masonry, painting, and carpentry work
Equipment Operator
D.A. Bosworth Co. Inc.
03.2005 - 01.2007
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill including Articulating End Dump, Skid Steer, Loader and Excavators.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment and inspected every morning and throughout day.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Increased equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and timely repairs.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse assignments, swiftly transitioning between different types of equipment as needed.
- Including building new football, baseball and soccer fields, also building roads and backfilling foundations. Transferring benchmarks to new excavation areas setting up laser for grades of foundations and drainage.
Boat Hauler, Laborer, Forklift Operator
3A Marine Service, Inc.
04.2002 - 03.2005
- Maintained detailed records of all completed daily work logs. Including materials used to stock new boats with safety equipment before fueling them up and delivering boat to customer at specific boat ramp or customer home.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Collaborated with team to ensure accurate scheduling and timely launches.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by providing reliable service that consistently met their needs..
- Represented company using professional demeanor in interactions.
- Short and long hauling of boats, in charge of all trucks and equipment maintenance.
- Parts department assisting customers, stocking shelves, ordering parts and supplies.
- Boat Show Sales and set up also displaying boats for boat show.
- Delivered boats to 4 or 5 locations every day depending on travel time to destination.
Personal Trainer/Group Training
Hingham Recreation Center
11.2000 - 06.2002
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Teaching groups from High School age through Adult Seniors weight training and cardiovascular programs for their individual skill level.
Equipment Operator /Construction Laborer
Muzzi Excavating
08.2001 - 02.2002
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators using backhoe, compacter, excavator and front end loader.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment and inspected daily.
- Installing drainage, grading foundations,, assisting bulldozer operator using a laser to grade.
Receptionist
Eastern Nazarene College Temp Position
05.2001 - 08.2001
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Administrative duties for the Marketing Dept
Administrative Assistant / Accounts Payable
BOC Gases Temp Position
12.2000 - 08.2001
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Provided administrative duties for salesmen and used mail-merge, MS Word and Excel.
- General office duties and supervising the mailroom.
Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor/Receptionist
21st Century Family Fitness
08.1998 - 02.2001
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- In addition to Certified Personal Training I taught Spin Classes, Abdominal Classes and Treadmill Classes, I ran the front desk greeting members and signing up new members.
- Fostered a positive workout environment with upbeat energy and professional demeanor.
- Adapted workout routines for special populations such as seniors or those recovering from injuries ensuring safety while still challenging their abilities.
House Cleaner Self Employed
M&M Cleaning Co.
07.1995 - 08.1998
- Maintained a safe working environment through proper use of cleaning products and equipment.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent high-quality service and friendly interactions.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering thorough and efficient cleaning services tailored to individual needs.
- Marketing, bookkeeping and residential house cleaning from Cape Cod to Milton, MA
Accounts Payable Clerk
Sager Electrical Supply Co.
01.1990 - 06.1995
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Solving problem invoices and shipments also general office duties and mailings
Technician/Office Manager/Bookkeeping
Jiffy Lube
01.1986 - 01.1990
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across all new and existing locations.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail. From changing oil, checking fluid's to cashiering, bookkeeping, ordering supplies, tracking commissions and payroll.
- In charge of setting up offices and training managers, assistant manager and casheirs for new locations from Marlboro to Cape Cod.
Insurance Agent Assistant
Hingham Mutual Fire Insurance Company
06.1983 - 09.1985
- Coordinated with underwriters to facilitate timely and accurate policy issuance for clients.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving insurance-related queries.
- General office duties including data entry, filing, answering phones, working the mail room and assisting agents.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
Baystate Roads/ UMASS Amherst
Amherst, MASome College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies/ Criminal Justice
Quincy College
Quincy, MASome College (No Degree) - Advertising Design
Chamberlayne Junior College
Boston, MASkills
- Strong organizational skills
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent empathetic customer service and public relations skills
- Analytical problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Proficient in diverse software applications
- Effective team leadership
- Public works coordination
Certification
Massachusetts Commerical Drivers License Class B with Passenger Endorsement
Massachusetts Department of Public Safety 2A, 4G
OSHA 10 hour Construction Safety & Health Course2006
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
Personal Trainer Certification - 1998
CPR Certified
New England Water Works Association
Backflow Prevention Device Inspection Course - 2016
Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Course and Licensed since 2018
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Notary Public Expires September 27, 2030
Timeline
Civil Engineer Technician
Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts
03.2025 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Darst Properties LLC
02.2018 - Current
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
Hingham Community Center
02.2015 - Current
Maintenance- Highway to Maintenance- Sign Dept
Town of Plymouth, MA
10.2007 - 03.2025
Maintenance Worker/Construction and Highway Depts
Town of Plymouth, MA
10.2007 - 12.2010
Equipment Operator
D.A. Bosworth Co. Inc.
03.2005 - 01.2007
Boat Hauler, Laborer, Forklift Operator
3A Marine Service, Inc.
04.2002 - 03.2005
Equipment Operator /Construction Laborer
Muzzi Excavating
08.2001 - 02.2002
Receptionist
Eastern Nazarene College Temp Position
05.2001 - 08.2001
Administrative Assistant / Accounts Payable
BOC Gases Temp Position
12.2000 - 08.2001
Personal Trainer/Group Training
Hingham Recreation Center
11.2000 - 06.2002
Weightlifting Trainer
Hingham High School - Adult Cont.Education Program
09.2000 - 12.2015
Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor/Receptionist
21st Century Family Fitness
08.1998 - 02.2001
House Cleaner Self Employed
M&M Cleaning Co.
07.1995 - 08.1998
Accounts Payable Clerk
Sager Electrical Supply Co.
01.1990 - 06.1995
Technician/Office Manager/Bookkeeping
Jiffy Lube
01.1986 - 01.1990
Insurance Agent Assistant
Hingham Mutual Fire Insurance Company
06.1983 - 09.1985
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
Baystate Roads/ UMASS Amherst
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies/ Criminal Justice
Quincy College
Some College (No Degree) - Advertising Design
Chamberlayne Junior College
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