Pierce Pfaff
Ithaca,NY
Summary
Remaining calm in all situations is critical to effective leadership, fostering an environment where teams can thrive. Developing new talent is a top priority, ensuring that each individual's potential is nurtured and maximized. A commitment to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of all team members enhances morale and drives collective success. This dedication to talent development and recognition creates a strong foundation for sustainable growth and innovation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Department Supervisor
Home Depot
Ithaca, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Managed customer interactions to ensure a positive experience and foster long-term relationships.
- Facilitated task delegation and direction to enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitated onboarding and training of new associates to enhance team performance.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Ithaca College Summer Scholars Program
Ithaca College
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Worked independently in a biochemistry lab learning and implementing techniques such as recombinant protein synthesis, protein purification and analysis, in situ hybridization, and encapsulation.
- Troubleshooting, reworking, and designing experiments.
- Gave presentations and wrote papers from information gathered through research.
- Achievements/Tasks
Materials Tester/Inspector
Terracon Consultants
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Testing concrete, soil, and rebar for construction purposes.
- Experience with a variety of customers and people.
- Achievements/Tasks
Construction Worker
Gavin Tack Construction
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Worked under an experienced contractor for various jobs, notably exterior renovation of houses (roofing, windows, siding, etc.)
- Experience using a variety of power tools.
- Achievements/Tasks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05-2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Lab Experience
- Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Reading and Writing
- Power Tools
- Lathe Experience
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Time Management
- Construction
Interests
Reading, Writing, Music, Baseball, Building/Designing, Dungeons and Dragons, Magic The Gathering
Timeline
Specialty Department Supervisor
Home Depot
04.2024 - Current
Materials Tester/Inspector
Terracon Consultants
06.2021 - 08.2021
Ithaca College Summer Scholars Program
Ithaca College
08.2018 - 06.2023
Construction Worker
Gavin Tack Construction
06.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Ithaca College