Nichole Wantland
Jackson,TN
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
House Cleaner
Self-employeed
Jackson, TN
10.2014 - Current
- Created spotless surfaces by dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Mopped hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, glass and wood surfaces.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Operated electronic backpack vacuums and floor sweepers.
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
Carpenter
Millsap Construction
Hobart, IN
05.2007 - 10.2020
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
- Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to improve productivity and workflow.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
- Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
Factory Worker
American Licorice Company
La Porte, IN
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
- Loaded and unloaded parts on production line to establish smooth operations.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
- Performed quality checks on finished products to identify and address discrepancies.
- Inspected materials before assembly to verify compliance of quality control standards.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections, or report complex problems.
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage, or shipment off-site.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
Assembly Line Operator
Alcoa Howmet La Porte
La Porte, IN
05.2011 - 08.2012
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Aligned materials and merged parts to construct complex units.
- Monitored production to verify quality and completion of task in designated timeframes.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Collected material and equipment required for assembling process to determine durability of structure.
- Tested finished products to perform quality assurance and identify discrepancies.
- Performed regular maintenance on production equipment to verify functionality and performance.
- Created reports to document and provide information regarding production progress and developments.
- Troubleshot and repaired machine components to maintain smooth operations and avoid disruptions in production.
- Researched and implemented new techniques to streamline assembly processes.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Operated various machines used in production processes.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Trained new employees, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
- Managed inventory of parts and components.
- Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
- Utilized safety devices and procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Generated and maintained accurate production records.
- Operated finishing tool to prepare products for inspections and packaging.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve production efficiency.
- Adjusted equipment to meet different productivity levels.
- Maintained order accuracy and customer satisfaction by double-checking packing labels while packaging products.
- Assembled products and components and made proactive adjustments to settings to produce work within tight tolerances.
- Investigated and resolved production issues.
- Monitored production processes to identify and address potential issues.
- Facilitated collaboration between production and other departments.
- Completed daily inspection of machines and equipment.
- Installed, adjusted and repaired automated machines and robots.
- Developed and implemented process improvement strategies.
Auto Body Painter
Chuck Hall
Chesterton, IN
04.2004 - 03.2007
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint.
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies and cleaning of component parts.
- Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Assisted denting personnel with taking out dents and sags to achieve smooth surface.
- Spoke with [Number] customers weekly to determine automotive painting requirements and provided feedback on availability.
- Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Used metal pick hammers and punches to remove minor pits and dimples in body.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Prepared and applied stencils, computer-generated decals or other decorative items to finished products.
- Turned dials, handwheels, valves or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation.
- Filled hoppers, reservoirs and pans with material used to coat, paint or spray using conveyors or pails.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso, IN05.1998
No Degree - Automotive Mechanics
Porter County Career Center
Valparaiso, IN05.1998
Skills
- Electronic Communication
- Estate Management
- Building Repairs
- Floor Waxing
- Special Projects
- Surface Sanitation
- Documenting Hours Worked
- Appliance Shining
- Deep Cleaning Protocols
- Customer Inquiry and Response
- Team Support and Collaboration
- Room Sanitization
- Linens and Toiletries
- Daily Cleaning and Sanitation
- Quality Assurance
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Bathroom Detailing
- Customer Service
- Debris Collection
- Guest Safety
- Guest Satisfaction
- Building Security
- Lost and Found Management
- Cleaning and Maintenance
- Commercial and Residential Cleaning
- Window Blind Dusting
- House Showings
- Interior Window Washing
- Guest Request Response
- Housekeeping
- Stain Removal
- Kitchen Cleaning and Dishwashing
- Mattress Cleaning and Turning
- Refinishing Wood
- CDC Sanitation Guidelines
- Drapery Washing
- Room Maintenance Scheduling
- Business Function Preparation
- Company Quality Standards
- Bloodborne Pathogen Knowledge
- Special and Routine Cleaning
- Providing Feedback
- Image Management
- Hand Trucks
- Clothes Laundering
- Glass Cleaning
- Linen Care
- Minor Repairs
- Trash Collection and Disposal
- Protocol Management
- Washing and Drying
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Closet Detailing
- Active Listening
Timeline
House Cleaner
Self-employeed
10.2014 - Current
Factory Worker
American Licorice Company
01.2013 - 12.2014
Assembly Line Operator
Alcoa Howmet La Porte
05.2011 - 08.2012
Carpenter
Millsap Construction
05.2007 - 10.2020
Auto Body Painter
Chuck Hall
04.2004 - 03.2007
High School Diploma -
Valparaiso High School
No Degree - Automotive Mechanics
Porter County Career Center