Nicholas Hovenstine
Lake Placid,FL
Summary
Cultivated adaptability through openness to new experiences and continued learning.,Advanced educational pursuits as a full-time online student to prepare for future challenges.,Pursued opportunities to leverage skills and drive company success in a collaborative environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Associate
Winn Dixie
08.2025 - Current
- Processed and packaged various meat products to ensure freshness and quality.
- Assisted customers with selections, providing product information and recommendations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of meat department displays and storage areas.
- Followed safety protocols for handling and storing raw meat products to prevent contamination.
- Unloading and organizing 50+ pound boxes.
Carpenter/construction Assistant
Steve Schreck
06.2023 - Current
- Responsibilities include working closely with the Carpenter/construction Manager. I have laid carpet, wood and tile flooring, fixed bathroom fixtures and toilets. I have fastening lumber with glue, screws, pegs and/or nails. I have also removed roofs and reinstalled new ones. I’ve measured and cut with multiple machines and have used chisels, tape measure, utility knife, circular saw, power drills, hammers, hand saws, levels, jig saws, sanders, table saws, marking tools, and a variety of screw drivers. I am a fast learner and have a will to learn new things each day.
Framing Carpenter
Frank Crum
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Constructed and installed wooden frameworks for residential and commercial structures.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate project execution.
- Utilized hand tools and power equipment to enhance construction efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain safety standards on job sites.
Custodial Associate
HES through the School Board of Highlands County
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Responsibilities included daily cleaning of the Lake Placid High School. Cleaning and sanitizing surfaces of bleachers, tables, chairs, doors, etc. I was also responsible for making sure floors were swept and moped daily. I performed routine maintenance, and monitored inventory. Assisted with set up and teardown for events, along with making sure safety regulations stayed in compliance. I operated cleaning equipment such as scrubbers, buffers, vacuums, etc. I also trained new staff.
Sales Associate
Dollar General
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Responsibilities include working the front register and processing transactions, this includes processing payments with cash, check, and credit cards along with processing refunds at the cash register. I also assist with stocking and organizing shelves, resolving customer complaints and recommending products to customers. I also maintain cleanliness in my work area and help to keep the store clean and presentable.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Lake Placid High School
Lake Placid, FLAssociate of Arts - Computer Programming
South Florida State College
Sebring, FLSkills
- Carpenter Assistant
- Sales Associate
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Sanitation protocols
- Meat cutting expertise
- Stock rotation
- Food safety compliance
- Sanitation and food safety
- Safe food handling
- Order fulfillment
- Truck unloading
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Teamwork
- Friendly and helpful
- Customer service
- Honest and dependable
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Adaptable and flexible
- Cash handling
- Store operations
- Goal driven
Certification
Mechatronics Certification
Communication
Willing to learn new things and communicate with my coworkers. I’m open to team building, active listening, and motivation.
Leadership
Learned leadership skills and how to communicate with a team.
Timeline
Meat Associate
Winn Dixie
08.2025 - Current
Framing Carpenter
Frank Crum
03.2025 - 08.2025
Custodial Associate
HES through the School Board of Highlands County
10.2024 - 02.2025
Sales Associate
Dollar General
03.2024 - 10.2024
Carpenter/construction Assistant
Steve Schreck
06.2023 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Lake Placid High School
Associate of Arts - Computer Programming
South Florida State College