Michael Cabbagestalk
Washington
Summary
Dedicated laborer with proven reliability and punctuality in waste collection. Skilled in implementing efficient workflows and addressing community concerns to enhance customer satisfaction.
Professional warehouse worker with strong background in efficient inventory management and order fulfillment. Skilled in operating forklifts, managing stock levels, and ensuring timely deliveries. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, consistently adapting to changing needs. Reliable and flexible with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Trash Collector/Laborer
Bates Trash Trucking
Washington, D.C
04.2025 - 11.2026
- Operated collection truck efficiently to ensure timely waste pickup across designated routes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of truck, adhering to safety protocols and company standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline waste collection processes, improving route efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper waste collection techniques and safety procedures.
- Engaged with community members to address concerns regarding waste management services effectively.
- Implemented best practices for recycling, promoting sustainability within the local community.
- Resolved service issues promptly, enhancing customer satisfaction and service reliability.
- Alerted supervisors of setbacks immediately to maintain schedules and explain late pickups.
- Used hand signals to communicate with other workers or drivers.
- Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise refuse bins and dump contents into trucks.
- Contributed to a positive company culture by maintaining a strong work ethic and supportive attitude among coworkers.
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure accurate reporting of completed tasks, hours worked, and any incidents or accidents that occurred during shifts.
Overnight Stocker
Giant
Oxon Hill, MD
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Organized stock inventory efficiently to ensure optimal product availability.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store cleanliness and safety standards.
- Assisted in unloading shipments, ensuring accurate placement on shelves.
- Conducted regular stock checks to identify discrepancies and improve accuracy.
- Trained new staff on stocking procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall workflow efficiency.
- Monitored expiration dates and rotated products to minimize waste.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding inventory needs and issues.
- Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Ensured timely completion of nightly stocking tasks, optimizing store readiness for the following day''s operation.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
Runner
City Winery
Atlanta, GA
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Coordinated timely delivery of food and beverage orders to various event spaces.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of service areas.
- Supported team during high-volume events, ensuring swift customer service.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated supply needs to management.
- Implemented efficient workflow strategies to enhance overall service speed.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices for service efficiency.
- Conducted regular quality checks to ensure consistency in product presentation and taste.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline order preparation processes for events.
- Responded proactively to requests from supervisors and peers alike, displaying strong problem-solving abilities.
- Managed time efficiently while juggling multiple duties under tight deadlines, resulting in consistent performance.
- Demonstrated adaptability in performing various tasks as needed, ensuring seamless work flow.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with clients, fostering positive relationships.
Landscaper
Tyson's Landscaping
Pageland, SC
06.2015 - 09.2020
- Designed and implemented landscape layouts enhancing aesthetic appeal and functionality.
- Collaborated with clients to determine landscaping preferences and requirements.
- Managed project timelines, ensuring timely completion of landscaping installations.
- Mentored junior staff on landscaping techniques and equipment usage.
- Conducted regular maintenance on tools and machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Developed efficient workflows for planting, pruning, and garden maintenance tasks.
- Resolved client concerns promptly, fostering long-term relationships and satisfaction.
- Evaluated soil conditions and selected appropriate plants for diverse environments.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
PagelandNo Degree - Carpentry
Bamburg Job Corps.
Bamberg, SC01-2011
Skills
- Health and safety awareness
- Bin delivery
- Reliability and punctuality
- Tipper operation
- Recycling pickup
- Waste sorting
- Trash collection
Timeline
Trash Collector/Laborer
Bates Trash Trucking
04.2025 - 11.2026
Overnight Stocker
Giant
01.2024 - 09.2024
Runner
City Winery
01.2020 - 04.2021
Landscaper
Tyson's Landscaping
06.2015 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Central High School
No Degree - Carpentry
Bamburg Job Corps.