I work on restoration projects both commercial and residential for fire, water, and storm damage.
I stepped into a supervising role for the contents department of Jenkins, where we transport the contents of homes and commercial buildings into a warehouse so a mitigation/ demo crew can come in after us.
Packing boxes, wrapping furniture, and carrying heavy items up to hundreds of pounds with a team are all apart of the job, daily.
I am the main box truck driver for the department. Trucks are anywhere from 16' to 26' long. I am also one of the few forklift certified employees at Jenkins
I do crossover work into the mitigation department, and those jobs can range from boarding and tarping up roofs from fire jobs (when a FD needs to ventilate house fires), installing insulation into crawlspace ceilings, to mitigating water from a house with flooding or storm damage.
When i am supervising the subcontractors, it can be up to five people I'm supervising at a time.
All of the subcontractors speak Spanish, so my language skills have improved immensely.
I interact with a variety of different homeowners every day. Depending on the situation they could be either cheery, stressed, particular, or upset, and I have been able to work in every situation and figure out solutions efficiently.
Senior Barista/Bartender, Shift Manager
The Hobbyist
Charlotte, NC
11.2021 - 11.2023
Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers, taking orders, and answering questions.
Prepared specialty coffee beverages, craft beer, cocktails, and wine.
Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down surfaces and equipment, restocking supplies, and cleaning dishes.
Assisted in training new baristas and bartenders on proper preparation techniques for espresso-based beverages and alcohol.
Managed cash register operations efficiently including accurate change making and daily deposits.
Responded promptly to customer complaints or special requests in a courteous manner.
Contributed positively towards team efforts by assisting fellow baristas whenever needed.
(August 2021- November 2021: Family vacation/ starting semester/ job searching)
Forklift Operator
Moss Supply Company
Charlotte, NC
10.2020 - 07.2021
Assisted in the loading and unloading of supplies and materials from trucks and areas in warehouse using forklift.
On a consistent basis, transported and organized heavy supply and equipment by hand in the throughout the warehouse.
Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
Routinely performed safety and fire checks around the warehouse and workers' stations.
Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Organized shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process whilst lifting objects up to 60 lbs.
Subcontractor for Apartment Maintenance Services
Tim and Renee Galinski
Charlotte, NC
07.2020 - 10.2020
Regularly cleaned out gutters and rooftops of 2-4 story apartment buildings using backpack blowers.
Performed various types of maintenance and repair in apartment rooms.
Followed safety protocols to avoid job site accidents and damage to property.
Farm Hand
Sheri Huntley
Mint Hill, NC
05.2020 - 10.2020
Operated lawn mowers, weed trimmers, leaf blowers, and other tools.
Assisted in the planting of trees, shrubs, flowers, and other vegetation.
Painted farm fences.
Performed various odd jobs around the property.
Missionary Volunteer
Youth With A Mission North Cascades
Lynden, WA
09.2019 - 02.2020
Traveled to Indonesia and Thailand for 3 months after a 3 month training phase in Lynden, WA.
Organized, led, and assisted with numerous outdoor/ manual labor projects in Indonesia.
Conducted research on international cultures, customs, and religions to ensure effective ministry outreach.
Assisted with the construction of outhouses in mountain villages.
Organized and led weekly children's Bible studies in Indonesia.
Publicly spoke to school and church congregations and taught messages about the Bible.
Customer Service Associate
Woof 'n Hoof
Mint Hill, NC
07.2018 - 09.2019
Greeted customers and identified their needs.
Unloaded pallets of dog food, chicken feed, and other various items relating to pets and farm care.
Assisted customers with returns, exchanges, refunds, and other transactions as needed.
Kept work area neat, clean, and well-stocked at all times.