Stephen Johnson
Avon,CT
Summary
U.S. Army veteran equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pest Control Technician
Catseyepest
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Determined most efficient method to get rid of pests depending upon type of bug and degree of infestation.
- Located and evaluated pest damage to buildings and grounds to determine extent and optimal corrective actions.
- Wrote detailed reports for each job, noting sanitation, and structural issues that could potentially lead to pest activity.
- Responded to customer inquiries and complaints regarding pest control services and solutions.
- Conducted property and building walk-throughs to assess conditions, identify infestations, and isolate sources.
- Used integrated pest management (IPM) treatments to eliminate pests from residential and commercial properties.
- Complied with safety guidelines and regulations during pest control processes.
Pest Control Technician
Naturalawn of America
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Naturalawn of America is a lawn care service provider with an industry leading focus on organic lawn care and pest control.
- Properly licensed through DEEP CT
- Responsible for reviewing and managing my daily property route
- Assigned and tasked to maintain a work vehicle
- Ensured the proper handling of pesticides both on the road and in the working bay
- Worked to improve our clienteles relationship with Natural awn using prior customer service experience to better suit individual needs
- Remained flexible to the daily ebb and flow of a sometimes hectic schedule
Professional Driver
Avon Transportation
09.2018 - 05.2019
- *A part-time position I utilized for additional income
- Arrived on time to customer appointments.
- Waited for passengers at designated high-volume locations such as airports and popular nightlife spots.
- Maximized passenger satisfaction by keeping vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and service.
- Drove safely and obeyed traffic laws to avoid accidents and injuries.
Cook/Prep
Max Restaurant Group
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Unloading and organizing product deliveries
- Operated their pantry station (salads, charcuterie, desserts), grill section, sauté, and wood fire pizza oven
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Personal Banker/Teller
Farmington Bank
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: I pursued a position as a Universal Banker for Farmington Bank (now People's Bank) in an effort to explore my interest in entering into the banking industry.
- Followed Farmington Bank's philosophy of a personalized, honest approach to finance
- Maintained working knowledge of federal banking regulations and compliance material
- Developed relationships with customers, allowing for a more tailored banking experience
- Learned to sell a diverse set of financial products
- Personally serviced client accounts, both large and small
- Responsible for balancing our branches vault, my cash drawer, and ATM transactions
- Worked to prevent fraud, and educate our customers on how to avoid potential threats
- Participated in constructive team building exercises
- Evaluated co-worker performance, and aided in creating plans to address areas in need of improvement
Cook/Prep
The North House
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: The North House served as my introduction into the culinary world. During my time there, I learned to prep and operate every station. Similar to my day-to-day duties at Max A Mia, I was tasked with...
- Abiding by food safety standards
- Pre-service ingredient prep
- Handling product deliveries, ensuring proper storage
- Maintenance of range tops, ovens, fryers
- Adhering to proper sanitation methods
- Organizing order tickets, helping to maintain the efficient flow of the line
- Remaining flexible to the needs of my Executive Chef and Sous Chefs
- Maintaining a level head during periods of high-volume service
- Studied both traditional and modern culinary techniques
M1A1 Armor Crewman
U.S. Army
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: I served as an M1A1 Armor Crewman in the U.S. Army. Basic Training completed at Fort Benning, Georgia.
- Learned to live by the 7 Army Values
- Worked to become a subject matter expert on the M1A1 Abrams tank
- Performed mechanical maintenance
- Excelled at marksmanship, the Army's physical requirements, and adhering to my units regulations
- Fast tracked rank-wise due to outstanding performance
- Managed and supervised our units mail-room
- Carried out supervisory duties such as barracks room inspection, performance evaluations, and financial management
- Remained mentally and physically prepared to deploy
- Completed classes on sexual assault prevention, workplace equality, and suicide prevention
- Maintained a secret security clearance
- Honorable discharge
Education
High school - undefined
Avon High School
Avon, CT06.2011
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Cultural awareness
- Risk assessments
- Team supervision
- Security patrols
- Explosives handling
- Job site preparation
- Chemical preparation
Accomplishments
- Achieved non-commissioned officer status whilst serving
- Supervised team of soldiers as a non-commissioned officer
- Honorably discharged as a Corporal
Certification
- Valid CT driver's License
- Licensed Pest Control Operator - (2019-2023)
- Licensed Wildlife Control Officer - (2022-2023)
Timeline
Pest Control Technician
Catseyepest
03.2021 - 02.2022
Pest Control Technician
Naturalawn of America
03.2019 - 12.2021
Professional Driver
Avon Transportation
09.2018 - 05.2019
Personal Banker/Teller
Farmington Bank
08.2017 - 12.2017
Cook/Prep
Max Restaurant Group
01.2017 - 09.2018
Cook/Prep
The North House
08.2016 - 08.2017
M1A1 Armor Crewman
U.S. Army
09.2013 - 08.2016
High school - undefined
Avon High School
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