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Jacob Black

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Summary

Versatile professional with a rich background as a Brickmason, Taxi Operator, Tour Guide, and Sales Clerk, notably with Juta Tours MC. Excelled in building relationships and enhancing customer satisfaction, leveraging hand tool mastery and innovative strategies. Achieved significant improvements in service quality and efficiency, driving loyalty and repeat business.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Brickmason

Self-employed
04.2020 - Current
  • Examined existing brick buildings to gauge need for repairs.
  • Demonstrated accurate measurement, calculation and project layout skills.
  • Utilized common power and hand tools to complete each masonry project.
  • Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block, and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.

Taxi Operator

Self-employed
01.2014 - 05.2024
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient transportation services.
  • Adhered to traffic laws and regulations, minimizing accidents and violations on the job.
  • Developed strong relationships with fellow drivers and industry professionals for networking purposes.
  • Utilized GPS technology proficiently for accurate navigation and route optimization.

Tour Guide

Juta Tours MC
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Facilitated memorable experiences for diverse groups by tailoring presentations to cater to different age groups, cultural backgrounds, and language abilities.
  • Worked collaboratively with team members to develop innovative strategies for improving overall tour quality and visitor satisfaction.
  • Ensured timely departures and arrivals by strictly adhering to schedules while remaining flexible enough to accommodate unforeseen circumstances or special requests from guests.

Sales Clerk

Sinclair's Bargain Center
03.1998 - 11.2006
  • Maintained a clean, organized sales floor to promote a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers, driving repeat business and loyalty.
  • Processed transactions quickly and accurately, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.

Education

Certificate of Hospitality - Tourism And Hospitality Management

Team Jamaica Training / CTT Institute
Jamaica
07-2019

Skills

  • Brick cutting
  • Brick cleaning
  • Retaining wall building
  • Hand tool mastery

Timeline

Brickmason

Self-employed
04.2020 - Current

Tour Guide

Juta Tours MC
02.2018 - 03.2019

Taxi Operator

Self-employed
01.2014 - 05.2024

Sales Clerk

Sinclair's Bargain Center
03.1998 - 11.2006

Certificate of Hospitality - Tourism And Hospitality Management

Team Jamaica Training / CTT Institute
Jacob Black