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PAUL M. CARDINAL

Brighton,MI

Summary

Knowledgeable in all aspects of the following work environments: Commercial and residential construction, Merchandise delivery (Culligan), Plant fabrication, Shipping and receiving, Material handling/ packaging/ warehousing, Hazardous Material control/storage/shipment (US Army), Restaurant/Retail (cashier, sales, customer service), Physical security, Facility maintenance and Landscaping, Refrigeration installation, Valet Parking, Patient Transport. Job-related Skills include: Heavy equipment operator (Forklift, Bobcat), Truck driver (2.5/5-ton), Bartender/Bar-back, Floor host, Short-order cook, Security guard, Housekeeping duties, Building foreman, Building maintenance supervisor, Cashier, Loss prevention officer, Weapons handler, Electrical meter reader, Valet Parking management, Patient Transport service, Pest Control Technician, Home Improvement retail.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cabinet Manufacturing Technician

Closet Factory
Brighton, MI
10.2023 - Current
  • Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure accuracy.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of machinery and safety protocols.
  • Calibrated measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting issues related to the manufacture of products.
  • Assisted in training other technicians on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
  • Built packaging for finished products and calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production.
  • Used hand tools, power tools and measurement devices to perform production operations.
  • Evaluated final products for quality and compliance with product standards.
  • Conducted quality control inspections to maintain company standards.
  • Trained new employees on company and safety standards, providing assistance and remediation with issues.

Customer Service Associate, Hardware/Tools

Home Depot
Brighton, MI
11.2021 - 02.2023
  • Conduct daily Safety Inspection; Down-stock merchandise as required;
  • Greet customers and provide assistance as necessary to ensure their needs are met;
  • Other duties include: Cutting/copying keys, Re-key door handles and deadbolts, measuring and cutting rope and chains;
  • Licensed to operate the following equipment: Reach truck, Order picker, Hi-Lo (forklift), Electric Ladder (Ballymoney), and Electric Jack;
  • Certified as backup cashier;
  • Provide load/unload assistance to customers with heavy purchases;
  • Train new associates;
  • Support other departments, such as, Lumber, Millwork, Plumbing, Electrical, and Seasonal
  • Certified on Meter saw and Panel saw;
  • Perform other tasks as required by management

Customer Service Associate, Hardware/Tools

Lowe’s Home Improvement
Durham, NC
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Perform LSR (Lowe’s Safety Review) for assigned department(s);
  • Conduct IRPs (Inventory Replenishment), as well as down-stocking, on a daily basis;
  • Greet customers and provide assistance as necessary to ensure their needs are met;
  • Other duties include: Cutting/copying keys, measuring and cutting rope, as well as, chains;
  • Cut glass and plexiglass to specific measurements;
  • Certified in the operation of the Ballymoney (drivable power-stocker lift);
  • Provide spotting for employees using powered equipment during business hours;
  • Certified to operate the cash register;
  • Provide load/unload assistance to customers with heavy purchases;
  • Train new associates;
  • Perform other tasks as required by management

Patient Transporter/Lead Trainer

Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
05.2013 - 02.2020
  • Transport patients to and from clinics, ancillary areas, emergency room, operating room, and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to include transport of patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips and special equipment
  • Assist medical staff in transferring patients to and from beds, wheelchairs or stretchers
  • Assist patients and visitors in and out of vehicles and escort or transport them to and from hospital lobby
  • Approach, greet and offer assistance and direction to patients and visitors entering the hospital
  • Collect lab specimens, requisitions and equipment and deliver items to appropriate destinations
  • Verify patient identification, destination, method of transport, and special needs before transporting
  • Perform certified Dispatcher duties using Maestro Care (DUMC software package)
  • Function as Head trainer for the department
  • Generate Training schedule for assistant trainers and new employees
  • Manage new employee orientation
  • Train new employees on proper use of car lifts, wheelchair movers and bed movers
  • Sign off on new employee validation forms
  • Serve as member of the Safety and Quality committee, and the Hiring committee
  • Attend Bed Control meetings, monthly SRS (Safety Reporting System) meetings, and quarterly Moves Champion meetings
  • Responsible for “Safe Patient Handling and Mobility” (SPHM) rosters

Education

Associate of Science - Law Enforcement

Algonquin College
01.1997

Skills

  • Production methods
  • Materials Loading
  • Production processes observation
  • Production log maintenance
  • Final product testing
  • Product Testing
  • Staff Training
  • Project Management
  • Safety Protocols
  • Equipment Troubleshooting

Military Service

  • 09/30/85, 06/28/88, U.S. Army, Airborne Infantry
  • 10/06/94, 10/09/97, U.S. Army, 5th Special Forces, Rapid Deployment Unit

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Cabinet Manufacturing Technician

Closet Factory
10.2023 - Current

Customer Service Associate, Hardware/Tools

Home Depot
11.2021 - 02.2023

Customer Service Associate, Hardware/Tools

Lowe’s Home Improvement
01.2020 - 09.2021

Patient Transporter/Lead Trainer

Duke University Medical Center
05.2013 - 02.2020

Associate of Science - Law Enforcement

Algonquin College

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