Ronny Mayhew
Bedford,VA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as Head Custodian at Timberlake Christian Schools, excelling in team building and inventory control. Proven track record in enhancing facility cleanliness and safety, implementing efficient workflows, and fostering positive relationships. Skilled in floor maintenance and effective communication, ensuring high standards and satisfaction in all custodial operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Custodian
Timberlake Christian Schools
Forest, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily custodial operations to maintain cleanliness and safety across school facilities.
- Trained staff on best practices for cleaning techniques and equipment usage.
- Implemented efficient cleaning schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Coordinated inventory management for cleaning supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Fostered positive relationships with faculty, staff, and students to promote teamwork in facility upkeep.
- Contributed to a positive school culture through professional interactions with students, staff, and visitors.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Upheld a well-maintained school environment by coordinating deep-cleaning tasks during breaks and holidays.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment effectively to minimize waste and ensure timely replenishment.
- Collaborated with administrators to address specific facility needs during events or special projects.
- Provided prompt resolution to facility-related issues reported by staff or students through effective communication and follow-up actions.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Set up, arranged and removed decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for large events.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing, and finishing.
- Streamlined workflow with the development of a comprehensive daily task schedule for the custodial team.
- Assembled basic furniture and supplies for offices and other multi-use rooms.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations, and transporting supplies.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
Upholsterer
Phil’s Upholstery
Lynchburg, VA
09.1998 - 08.2023
- Operated sewing machines to fabricate upholstery for various furniture pieces.
- Repaired and replaced damaged upholstery components, ensuring quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and enhance efficiency.
- Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure all finished products met or exceeded client expectations.
- Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit specifications.
- Maximized workspace efficiency by implementing organized storage solutions for fabric samples and supplies.
- Maintained a well-organized work environment, ensuring tools and materials were readily available for each task.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality upholstery services and meeting project deadlines.
- Stretched and tacked fabric into place.
- Reduced waste through precise material measurements and cutting techniques, contributing to cost savings on projects.
- Repaired damaged furniture frames before reupholstering, ensuring structural integrity was maintained in completed projects.
- Padded seats and arms with batting and cardboard.
- Established a reputation for excellence in complex restorations, leading to increased referrals from satisfied customers.
- Assisted in selecting appropriate fabrics and materials based on client specifications.
Education
High School Diploma - Gender Studies
Liberty High School
Bedford05.1985
Skills
General cleaning
Floor maintenance
Team building
Inventory control
Communication
Organization
Timeline
Head Custodian
Timberlake Christian Schools
08.2023 - Current
Upholsterer
Phil’s Upholstery
09.1998 - 08.2023
High School Diploma - Gender Studies
Liberty High School