I would also like to secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company. Versatile team member offering 40 years of experience handling tasks smoothly and efficiently. Adapts well to changing processes, programs and team requirements. Eager to contribute to a growing company.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Clerk
Giant Food Stores
06.1983 - Current
Responsible for ensuring that store remains clean, safe, and appealing to its customers
Duties include organizing items on shelves, removing expired products from displays, assisting shoppers in their daily needs by bagging purchases made at checkout stands or weighing them if needed
Working knowledge of fruit and vegetables and knowing differences between ripe produce and produce that should be discarded
Greeting customers and assisting them with questions, recommendations and reaching for items
Engaging in stocking produce and rotating fresh fruit and vegetables
Ensuring all produce is fresh and safe to eat
Removing produce that shows signs of spoilage
Setting up, and maintaining and deconstructing product displays
Maintaining clean and organized shopping environment
Following health regulations and safety standards
Performing any additional duties assigned by the store manager.
Custodian
Prince William County Public Schools
09.1989 - 06.1993
Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
Maintained clean and comfortable environments in school buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift
Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces
Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events
Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness
Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets
Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition
Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action
Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor
Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks
Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets
Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash
Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention
Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors
Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals
Custodian
Cleaning Contractors
09.1980 - 07.1983
Performed general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies
Performed routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies
Emptied trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal
Unlocked doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas
Ensured proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action
Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management
Education
High School Diploma -
Osbourn High School
Manassas, VA
06.1983
Skills
High school diploma
Excellent customer service skills
Working knowledge of produce quality, hygiene, safety, and food preparation
Good communication and organizational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Basic math skills
Ability to perform all physical aspects of the job such as lifting and carrying heavy items, climbing ladders, squatting, and standing for long periods of time
Car Wash Attendant Responsibilities (Wrights Buick 1979-1980):
Washing the interior and exteriors of cars by hand, using proper equipment and cleaning agents
Pre-washing and rinsing soiled vehicles Performing maintenance on car washing equipment as needed
Vacuums interiors of vehicles to remove loose dirt and debris, using vacuum cleaner
Applies revitalizers and preservatives to vinyl or leather surfaces and treats fabrics with spot and stain resistant chemicals to preserve and protect interior components
Applies dyes and reconditioning chemical to vinyl tops of vehicle to restore color and condition
Applies special purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which do not respond to normal cleaning procedures, utilizing experience and following recommendations of product manufacturer
Applies paint to chipped body surfaces of vehicle, using container of touchup paint
May paint engine components and related parts, using spray gun or aerosol can and masking material
General housekeeping duties of the work area including light maintenance and trash removal
Greet all auto wash customers
Guide customers / vehicles onto conveyor & and prepare vehicles for wash