Ronald Wilken
Ladson,South Carolina
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeping Team Leader
Ralph H Johnson VAMC
Charleston, SC
01.2016 - Current
- Duties included Day to day supervision of a team of 10 housekeeping aides that includes cleaning and stripping floors, provide daily cleaning of all rooms, offices, labs and operating theaters
- Assigned tasks to housekeeping staff and monitored their performance.
- Supervised daily shift operations in the absence of the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Housekeeping Aide
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston, SC
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, including toilets, sinks and showers and bathtubs.
- Swept, mopped and vacuumed floors.
- Dusted furniture, fixtures and other surfaces.
- Removed trash from all guest rooms on a daily basis.
- Transported soiled linens from guest rooms to laundry area for cleaning.
- Cleaned windowsills, window treatments, mirrors and other glass surfaces.
- Reported maintenance issues to the supervisor immediately.
- Followed specific cleaning instructions provided by supervisors.
- Checked all assigned areas thoroughly for cleanliness prior to leaving them.
- Completed regular and thorough cleaning of equipment, floors and furniture.
- Checked bathrooms, restocking towels, rugs and toiletries before guest check-in.
- Monitored safe usage of chemical cleaners to prevent inhalation, spillage and chemical burns.
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
- Reported maintenance concerns or repairs to appropriate supervisor for prompt remediation.
- Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
- Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
- Maintained clean floors throughout property by sweeping, scrubbing and waxing.
- Swept and damp-mopped private stairways and hallways.
Unarmed Security Officer
Trident Security Sevices
North Charleston, SC
05.2008 - 01.2014
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activities and persons.
- Monitored entrances, exits and other points of access to ensure safety of people and property.
- Conducted security checks on staff entering or leaving the premises.
- Investigated suspicious activity or incidents according to company guidelines.
- Maintained logs of all security related incidents and wrote detailed reports for management review.
- Inspected buildings periodically for signs of intrusion or damage.
- Operated two-way radios for communication with headquarters personnel when necessary.
- Greeted visitors upon arrival at the facility and directed them accordingly.
- Guarded entrances and exits against unauthorized entry.
Correctional Officer
Leiber Correctional Institution
Ridgeville, SC
07.2007 - 04.2008
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
Portables Technician
Simplex Grinnell
North Charleston, SC
06.2002 - 04.2008
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
Warehouse Worker
Centerplate Catering
North Charleston, SC
03.1999 - 06.2002
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to securely move boxes and packages from inventory to delivery area.
Hull Maintenance Technician
United States Navy, USN
05.1976 - 02.1999
- Performed maintenance and repairs on shipboard hull systems, including piping, valves, pumps, tanks and other related equipment.
- Conducted tests on various components to ensure proper operation of the system.
- Inspected and maintained all applicable safety requirements for assigned tasks.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery or equipment into the hull structure.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems and performed corrective actions accordingly.
- Maintained records of completed work orders and spare parts inventory.
- Replaced defective parts with functional ones from stock or ordered necessary replacements from vendors when needed.
- Reviewed blueprints, schematics and technical manuals to better understand how systems functioned.
- Monitored performance of mechanical systems during operations to detect any potential malfunctions or failures.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Repaired broken pipes using appropriate techniques such as soldering or brazing.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations when disposing hazardous wastes generated by maintenance activities.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Adjusted, connected, or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing to complete repairs and installations.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws and other power tools.
- Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
- Inspected materials and equipment regularly to check for potential hazards and machine defects.
Education
GED -
Navy Education
Mayport, Florida10-1983
Skills
- Chemical Handling
- Sanitation Standards
- Complaint Investigation
- Workload Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Housekeeping Team Leader
Ralph H Johnson VAMC
01.2016 - Current
Housekeeping Aide
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
06.2015 - 01.2016
Unarmed Security Officer
Trident Security Sevices
05.2008 - 01.2014
Correctional Officer
Leiber Correctional Institution
07.2007 - 04.2008
Portables Technician
Simplex Grinnell
06.2002 - 04.2008
Warehouse Worker
Centerplate Catering
03.1999 - 06.2002
Hull Maintenance Technician
United States Navy, USN
05.1976 - 02.1999
GED -
Navy Education
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