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Ryan Finley

Summary

I'm a dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.


I'm an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


I have a willingness to learn new and challenging things no matter the subject.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Streets Maintenance Worker (Full Time)

Woodstock Public Works
10.2023 - Current
  • Removed debris and snow and kept roadways and parking lots clear.
  • Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
  • Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
  • Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
  • Filled potholes and smoothed out rough surfaces.
  • Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
  • Repaired signs and fences quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps.
  • Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Parks Seasonal Maintenance

Woodstock IL Public Works
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Serviced park restrooms to keep each free of trash, stocked with basic supplies and clean for guests.
  • Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
  • Maintained athletic fields for area youth and adult leagues.
  • Installed and moved temporary structures for different types of events.
  • Checked on safety and operation of park equipment every week.
  • Secured park gates or doors at closing time and unlocked at opening.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.

Automotive Technician

Walmart
10.2018 - 01.2023
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Changed, rotated and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
  • Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.

Maintenance

Woodstock Animal Hospital
03.2015 - Current
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
  • Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.

CAP Team 2 Supervisor

Walmart
03.2017 - 10.2018
  • Staged loading and unloading area for truck deliveries.
  • Supervised and supported team of 10+ associates.
  • Maintained organization of backroom and bins, verifying and directing flow of top stock and overstock.
  • Reviewed and verified delivery documentation and contents, inputting invoices into organizational tracking system.
  • Coordinated with 1st and 3rd shift management to facilitate smooth shift transitions.
  • Maintained merchandise presentation by removing damaged goods, stocking and rotating merchandise and signing and pricing merchandise.
  • Counted supplies in stock room and posted totals to inventory records using RF scanner.
  • Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock, efficiently investigating discrepancies and adjusting errors.
  • Organized on-site stockroom to maximize existing space and improve efficiency, boosting efficiency 30%.
  • Collected and properly disposed of bundle ties and other packing materials for safety.
  • Operated forklift to load and unload inventory and organized new inventory on department-specific pallets for easier output.
  • Secured accurate item pricing through use of markdown audits.
  • Coached team on best practices for shipment, sales floor replenishment and product presentation.
  • Checked accuracy of rejected product at reject points in designated areas using computer terminal and scanner.
  • Partnered with store team to enforce loss prevention and safety awareness policies.
  • Used applications provided by Walmart to prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, shortages, shipments and price lists.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
  • Maintained clean, adequately stocked and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
  • Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
  • Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities and general knowledge.
  • Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.
  • Mentored new sales associates to contribute to store's positive culture.

CAP 2 Associate

Walmart
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Maintained merchandise presentation by removing damaged goods, stocking and rotating merchandise and signing and pricing merchandise.
  • Moved excess materials to proper storage location.
  • Monitored and adhered to company safety regulations and policies.
  • Operated forklift to load and unload inventory and organized new inventory on department-specific pallets for easier output.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash.

Overnight Stocker

The Home Depot
07.2014 - 02.2015
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
  • Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise.

Stocker Associate

Serv-U
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
  • Collaborated with backroom and receiving team, working night shifts to support inventory fulfillment goals.
  • Maintained inventory and ordered new supplies to meet expected needs.
  • Selected by general and warehouse managers to tackle special projects, expediting stock implementation during shortages.

Overnight Stocker

Meijer
11.2010 - 01.2014
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
  • Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise.

Park Services Associate

Six Flags Great America
03.2010 - 11.2010
  • Assisted in training new employees in customer service, cleaning and sanitization procedures as part of new hire orientation.
  • Communicated with various departments using handheld radios and [Software].
  • Regularly stocked restrooms and other facilities throughout park grounds.
  • Organized and maintained accurate logs of park supply inventory.
  • Closely follows biohazard cleaning procedures to avoid bloodborne pathogen transmission when sanitizing public restrooms.
  • Provided exemplary customer service by making patrons feel welcome, answering park questions and giving directions.
  • Maintained cleanliness of park public spaces such as visitors' center, restrooms and picnic areas by scheduling routine cleaning procedures.
  • Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.

Associate

Savage Entertainment
06.2008 - 08.2009
  • Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction.
  • Worked varied hours, days, nights and weekends as business needs dictate.
  • Maximized customer interactions by promptly identifying needs and wants.
  • Increased customer satisfaction significantly within department.

Manufacturing

Studio 2015 Jewelry
03.2006 - 06.2008
  • Worked with raw materials to develop complete and commercially viable products.
  • Assembled physical parts using 3D Computer Aided Design data to facilitate additive fabrication process.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Worked with fine jewelry.

Land Surveyor Assistant

Woodstock Land Surveyors
05.2003 - 11.2004
  • Set up precise measurement and control equipment.
  • Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
  • Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
  • Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
  • Used Trimble and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
  • Followed local, regional and national guidelines for land surveying.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woodstock High School
Woodstock, IL
06.2004

Skills

  • Physical Agility and Coordination
  • Material Handling
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Various computer skills (Assembly, trouble shooting, programming)
  • Software Installation
  • Computer Hardware Knowledge
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reporting and Performance Analysis

Timeline

Streets Maintenance Worker (Full Time)

Woodstock Public Works
10.2023 - Current

Parks Seasonal Maintenance

Woodstock IL Public Works
05.2023 - 10.2023

Automotive Technician

Walmart
10.2018 - 01.2023

CAP Team 2 Supervisor

Walmart
03.2017 - 10.2018

CAP 2 Associate

Walmart
10.2016 - 03.2017

Maintenance

Woodstock Animal Hospital
03.2015 - Current

Overnight Stocker

The Home Depot
07.2014 - 02.2015

Stocker Associate

Serv-U
01.2014 - 02.2015

Overnight Stocker

Meijer
11.2010 - 01.2014

Park Services Associate

Six Flags Great America
03.2010 - 11.2010

Associate

Savage Entertainment
06.2008 - 08.2009

Manufacturing

Studio 2015 Jewelry
03.2006 - 06.2008

Land Surveyor Assistant

Woodstock Land Surveyors
05.2003 - 11.2004

High School Diploma -

Woodstock High School

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