Quaylan Jones
Columbus,MS
Summary
Knowledgeable, responsible, hard working, flexible, and dependable individual with a positive attitude. Has a commitment to safety, quality, customer service, and lean manufacturing. Works well with a team, as well as individually. Has over 15 years machine operating experience, 2 years marine transportation experience, as well as many other favorable and productive skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Jack of All Trades
Self Employed
Columbus, West Point, Starkville, MS
10.2023 - Current
- Replaced light fixtures or bulbs when needed.
- Installed new appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers and microwaves.
- Upheld standards for service quality, work performance and compliance.
- Operated hand tools safely according to safety guidelines.
- Performed general repairs to structures including doors, windows, roofs, walls, stairs, floors, ceilings.
- Repaired broken locks on doors or replaced them when necessary.
- Showed up for shift on time, dressed appropriately, and eager to perform all required tasks.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Provided estimates for labor costs associated with repair projects prior to commencement of work.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
Temp Worker
Express Personel
Starkville, MS
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Broke down boxes for garbage and recycling.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Relief Mate
Marquette Transportation Company
Paducah, KY
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Maintained peak performance in varying conditions and researched weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of cargo from ships or dockside facilities.
- Purchased, organized and maintained supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Operated boat radios to maintain open avenues for exchanging information needed by operators.
- Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
- Conducted regular inspections of the vessel's engine room and machinery spaces.
- Oversaw ship operations during travel and kept watch for hazards.
- Inspected boat and recommended improvements to maintain safe operations, protect passengers and secure equipment.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of lifesaving appliances onboard the vessel.
- Controlled access to restricted areas of the ship by verifying identification cards.
- Operated deck machinery such as windlasses, capstans, mooring winches and anchor handling gear.
- Checked mooring lines for security when docking or undocking a vessel.
- Inspected all navigational lights to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Checked for oil spills and other pollutants around ports, harbors, and beaches.
- Prepared reports related to vessel activities such as voyage logs and fuel consumption records.
- Used measuring tools to verify safety of planned navigational routes.
- Coordinated firefighting drills and emergency response procedures onboard the vessel.
- Ensured proper stowage of cargo aboard the vessel according to safety regulations.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, laws, and company policies.
- Supervised the operation of deck equipment including winches, cranes, derricks and gangways.
- Directed and coordinated crew members while loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines and maintaining or repairing ship equipment.
- Responded promptly to orders from senior officers in order to maintain efficient operations.
- Performed daily maintenance on vessel systems including engines, electrical systems, pumps and valves.
- Provided assistance to ship officers during navigation operations at sea.
- Performed routine maintenance on deck equipment such as lifeboats and davits.
- Participated in man overboard drills and rescue operations during emergencies at sea.
- Monitored and ensured the safety of passengers, crew, and cargo.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
Columbus, MS05-2000
Skills
- Quality Assurance Understanding
- Hand and Power Tools
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Quality Assurance
- Machinery Maintenance
- Safety Understanding
- Tool Use
- Tool Management
- Safety Awareness
- Equipment Monitoring
- Trash Collection
- Equipment Operation
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Quality Control
- Equipment Inspection
- Attention to Detail
- Measurements and Calculations
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Heavy Lifting
- Punctual and Dependable
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Installation and Finishing
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Problem-Solving
- Forklift Certification
- Team Player
- Demolition and Destruction
Military Experience
2000-2003
14-E (Patriot Missile Enhancement & Maintainer)
Ansbach, Germany (A 6-52)
Kuwait (6 month tour)
Iraq Freedom
Certification
TWIC Card
Timeline
Jack of All Trades
Self Employed
10.2023 - Current
Temp Worker
Express Personel
08.2023 - 10.2023
Relief Mate
Marquette Transportation Company
10.2021 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
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