Richard Gordon
Howard Beach,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance/Porter
Parkchester South Condominiums
Bronx, NY, US
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of public, banquet, and work areas throughout the day, practicing clean-as-you-go procedures
- Completes final breakdown of function, by cleaning the room, and cleaning and returning equipment to its proper location
- Completed closing duties, including storing all reusable goods, locking doors, breaking down goods, etc
- Monitors and maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas
- Empties trash compactor and delivered garbage
- Buffing and waxing floors
Youth Care Specialist
The Children's Village
Dobbs Ferry, NY, US
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining good relationships with appropriate boundaries with children
- Role models positive behaviors and coping skills for the children in care, approach in all interactions
- Provides instruction and demonstration of basic living skills; and good use of structured and unstructured time
- Identified and explained positive values that children are expected to express verbally and manifest in their behaviors
- Supervised children in and around the cottage area assigns and encourages participation in recreational activities
- Completed all required paperwork, including cottage log, incident reports, communication logs, and other relevant documentation
- Transport youths to home visits and trips
Housekeeper
Hyatt Hotels Corp
New York, NY, US
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by ensuring thorough cleaning and timely room turnovers
- Maintained a spotless environment for guests through diligent daily housekeeping tasks
- Reduced the need for deep cleanings by consistently addressing minor maintenance issues
- Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently and effectively
Mail Handler Assistant
Post Office USPS
Bronx, NY, US
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Reduced damage to parcels by carefully handling fragile items during sorting and transportation processes.
- Optimized inventory control by accurately tracking incoming parcels and updating storage locations as needed.
- Operated various types of machinery used in the mail handling process safely and efficiently.
- Updated internal systems regularly to maintain an accurate record of processed parcels.
- Supported team members in managing high-volume periods, effectively reducing delays in mail distribution.
- Ensured timely dispatch of outgoing mail, preparing packages and envelopes with appropriate postage and labeling.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks filled with bulk items for transport using proper lifting techniques.
- Implemented quality control procedures for proper packaging materials usage, minimizing waste while maintaining protection of mailed items.
Team Leader/Supervisor
Pret A Manager
New York, NY, US
08.2016 - 03.2020
- In charge of health and safety
- Prepare ingredients for salads, sandwiches and cold wraps
- Banking
- Ordering
- Overlook at shop when manager is off duty
- Maintained a clean sanitized and organized
Team Member
KFC
Chicago, IL
02.2013 - 03.2016
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order completion and optimal workflow in the kitchen.
- Observed food safety, proper cleaning and good hygiene practices to prevent food-borne illnesses.
- Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Packaged takeout orders in proper containers and bagged up for customers.
- Plated finished foods, added garnish for aesthetic purposes and handed plates to servers for distribution to customers.
- Portioned out food and measured ingredients properly to prepare recipes.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
Education
GED -
South Suburban Community College
South Holland05.2015
Skills
- Customer Service
- Abuse counseling
- Discharge planning
- Retail sales
- POS Systems
- Maintenance techniques
- Strong Work Ethic
- Problem solving
Certification
- Certified Custodial Technician Advanced (CCTA) - Cleaning Management Institute (CMI).
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) Certification - OSHA.
Timeline
Maintenance/Porter
Parkchester South Condominiums
06.2024 - Current
Youth Care Specialist
The Children's Village
08.2022 - 02.2024
Housekeeper
Hyatt Hotels Corp
04.2022 - 01.2023
Mail Handler Assistant
Post Office USPS
11.2021 - 01.2023
Team Leader/Supervisor
Pret A Manager
08.2016 - 03.2020
Team Member
KFC
02.2013 - 03.2016
GED -
South Suburban Community College