John J. Porter
Aliquippa,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Economy Cemetery Association
05.2023 - Current
- Exposure to the funeral burial process
- Assisted in the digging of burial graves and headstone footers.
- Operated tractors and heavy machinery
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Maintained all cemetery grounds (lawn mowing, trimming)
Landscaper
Brians Landscaping
04.2019 - Current
- Used trimmers, lawnmowers, and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Operated truck & trailer, and landscaping equipment with a focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Installed stonework (retaining walls) according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
Package Handler
FedEx:Ground
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Collaborated with other package handlers to provide prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Funeral Director's Assistant
John Cyka Funeral Home
01.2023 - Current
- Emotionally comforted mourners and lent perspective during all-encompassing tragedies.
- Positioned corpses in caskets and arranged according to client wishes with exceptional and constant communication.
- Loaded and operated hearses to transport caskets cautiously.
- Navigated and accommodated differing religious and cultural considerations for post-mortem care, conducting culturally responsible ceremonies and preparation practices.
- Acted as pallbearer during wake, funeral and burial process.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice With Psychology Minor
Penn State University
University Park, PA05.2025
Skills
- Safe Vehicle Operation
- Clean Driving Record
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Willingness to Learn
- Repetitive Work
- Punctual and Dependable
- Physical Strength and Stamina
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Hobbies
A few of my favorite hobbies: Please feel free to ask questions
- Running
- Weight lifting
- Investing and strategizing my income
- Reading
- Detailing personal and business vehicles as a side hustle
Timeline
Laborer
Economy Cemetery Association
05.2023 - Current
Funeral Director's Assistant
John Cyka Funeral Home
01.2023 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx:Ground
04.2022 - 06.2023
Landscaper
Brians Landscaping
04.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice With Psychology Minor
Penn State University
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