Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Recentexperience
Safety
Customerservice
Finalsummary
Selectedskills
Timeline
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Steven J. Vasko Jr

Akron,OH

Summary

Highly skilled individual proficient in current operating system, committed to expanding knowledge of day-to-day operations. Goal is to comprehend role's contribution to overall company success and gain comprehensive understanding of how all pieces fit together. Always eager to ask questions and provide feedback for optimal operations, and welcome constructive criticism as opportunity for personal and team growth. Bring 14 years of military experience with transferable skills in public speaking, leadership, and management, as well as expertise in large-scale redeployment operations and heavy equipment operations. Excel in collaborative environments, with proven track record in training soldiers/personnel on equipment and military-related skills. Possess extensive experience in implementing safety procedures and delivering exceptional customer service. Additionally, five years with Home Depot in various roles including cashier, lumber associate, freight team member, and freight and garden supervisor have honed versatility and adaptability.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead

Arhaus
12.2021 - Current

gained experience by running 3rd shift and doing wrap-ups in my current position as a Lead

  • Covering for UPS and running the shift
  • Currently in charge of CPU’s
  • Such as waving the orders and assigning them as well as ship confirm them
  • Training of new hires and taking an active role
  • Utilized specialized software to capture and process data.

Cashier, Lumber Associate, Freight Team Member, Freight and Garden Supervisor

Home Depot
11.2015 - 12.2021
  • Five Years with Home Depot as a Cashier, Lumber associate, Freight Team member, Freight and Garden Supervisor
  • Conducted training to help the unit maintain company standards
  • Informed or refreshed employees on what was to be expected as far as conduct, safe operations and established a means to mentoring employees
  • In charge of licensing of over 60 employees
  • Enhanced company readiness for varying jobs
  • Maintained Accountability of Key control log of unit equipment
  • Eliminated waste of company resources and devised a system of tracking for equipment usage
  • Monitored and performed random spot checks to ensure quality of the Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services of Military equipment in order to facilitate readiness of the unit by identifying equipment faults
  • Implementation of training of all associates in all aspects of the freight department so that any individual is capable and competent in Roles and Responsibilities
  • Maintained accountability of inventory and equipment
  • In both military and store environments

Customer Service Representative

US Army
02.2003 - 05.2015
  • Experience with outside organizations like the US
  • Marines, US
  • Air force, US
  • Navy and civilian contractors
  • Facilitated jointed service coordination and allowed for simplified transference between branches
  • Experience with international military forces
  • Iraqi military, Afghan Police and Military, Polish Army and various military forces
  • Was given the chance to learn of other cultures and taught ways of interacting
  • Ongoing training through Home Depot courses and through interaction with Assistant Store Managers or other Department Heads
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.

Safety Non-commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC)

US Army
02.2003 - 05.2015
  • Trained in safety for small to large operations
  • Inspection of equipment to ensure proper operations
  • Overseen operations as safety Non-commissioned Officer in charge (NCOIC) and have instituted these skills and attention to detail as a supervisor for Home Depot
  • Utilization of safety meetings to ensure Composite Risk Management to mitigate any safety issues or concerns
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.

Heavy Equipment Operator

US Army
02.2003 - 05.2015
  • Qualified on 40 ton land base crane, Rough Terrain Container Handler, 10k All terrain Forklift, 6k Forklift, 5k Forklift, and 4k Forklift
  • Experience in driving heavy wheel equipment
  • Such as 915 w/trailer the civilian equivalent Semi-Tractor Trailer and Load Handling System w/trailer (flatbed truck with 20ft trailer)
  • Movement of equipment at various locations with Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) resulting in successful shipment of containers and equipment
  • As well as rough terrain forklifts with and without expandable boom
  • Ranging from 4k to 10k
  • Over 24 yrs experience in equipment operations
  • Which include varying styles of forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers
  • In addition to the experience I possess I also have received training in the military (Master Driver Certification), Home Depot, and as well as Aarhus
  • To be a trainer for equipment operations
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
  • Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.

Education

High School -

Warrior Leadership course (WLC) - Leadership and management of personnel and courses of varying nature

Structure Skill Development -

Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Equipment Operations
  • Safety
  • Customer Service
  • Delivery receiving

Recentexperience

Lead, I have gained experience by running 3rd shift and doing wrap-ups in my current position as a Lead. Covering for UPS and running the shift. Currently in charge of CPU’s. Such as waving the orders and assigning them as well as ship confirm them. Training of new hires and taking an active role.

Safety

Trained in safety for small to large operations. Inspection of equipment to ensure proper operations. Overseen operations as safety Non-commissioned Officer in charge (NCOIC) and have instituted these skills and attention to detail as a supervisor for Home Depot. Utilization of safety meetings to ensure Composite Risk Management to mitigate any safety issues or concerns.

Customerservice

Experience with outside organizations like the US. Marines, US. Air force, US. Navy and civilian contractors. Facilitated jointed service coordination and allowed for simplified transference between branches. Experience with international military forces. Iraqi military, Afghan Police and Military, Polish Army and various military forces. Was given the chance to learn of other cultures and taught ways of interacting. Ongoing training through Home Depot courses and through interaction with Assistant Store Managers or other Department Heads.

Finalsummary

The company would gain an employee that is well versed in the use of our current operating system. I would endeavor to learn all I can about the day to day operations. To further understand how my role contributes to the greater whole as well as gain an understanding of how everything comes together. Willing to ask questions and give feedback to ensure the best operations and to take constructive criticism in order to improve and advance not only as an individual but as a Team.

Selectedskills

Give briefings to over 60-200 employees. End result dissemination of information to allow for completion of tasks on a large scale., Used emails to maintain consistent communication with other departments to use as a means of tracking statuses and established a way to update parties on all levels., Holding regular meetings with the Freight Team to inform them of upcoming projects and the execution of said projects and upcoming events., Conducted training to help the unit maintain company standards. Informed or refreshed employees on what was to be expected as far as conduct, safe operations and established a means to mentoring employees., In charge of licensing of over 60 employees. Enhanced company readiness for varying jobs., Maintained Accountability of Key control log of unit equipment. Eliminated waste of company resources and devised a system of tracking for equipment usage., Monitored and performed random spot checks to ensure quality of the Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services of Military equipment in order to facilitate readiness of the unit by identifying equipment faults., Implementation of training of all associates in all aspects of the freight department so that any individual is capable and competent in Roles and Responsibilities., Maintained accountability of inventory and equipment. In both military and store environments., Qualified on 40 ton land base crane, Rough Terrain Container Handler, 10k All terrain Forklift, 6k Forklift, 5k Forklift, and 4k Forklift. Which led to accomplishment of multiple missions and tasks that helped in the shipment and return of equipment from and to overseas locations. Experience in driving heavy wheel equipment. Such as 915 w/trailer the civilian equivalent Semi-Tractor Trailer and Load Handling System w/trailer (flatbed truck with 20ft trailer). Movement of equipment at various locations with Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) resulting in successful shipment of containers and equipment. As well as rough terrain forklifts with and without expandable boom. Ranging from 4k to 10k., Over 24 yrs experience in equipment operations. Which include varying styles of forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers. In addition to the experience I possess I also have received training in the military (Master Driver Certification), Home Depot, and as well as Aarhus. To be a trainer for equipment operations.

Timeline

Lead

Arhaus
12.2021 - Current

Cashier, Lumber Associate, Freight Team Member, Freight and Garden Supervisor

Home Depot
11.2015 - 12.2021

Customer Service Representative

US Army
02.2003 - 05.2015

Safety Non-commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC)

US Army
02.2003 - 05.2015

Heavy Equipment Operator

US Army
02.2003 - 05.2015

Warrior Leadership course (WLC) - Leadership and management of personnel and courses of varying nature

Structure Skill Development -

High School -

Steven J. Vasko Jr