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Stewart Smith

Stewart Smith

Kalona,IA

Summary

A dedicated professional offering excellent communication and good judgement. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. A reliable employee, eager to contribute to team success through hard work and a positive attitude. Creative thinker and a committed team player who is motivated to learn, grow and excel in all aspects of life.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Clerk

The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
Hempstead, NY
07.2018 - 10.2022
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Compared shipments received with purchase orders to cross-reference goods ordered with goods received.
  • Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
  • Improved efficiency with quick and accurate loading of boxes.
  • Communicated with teammates and supervisors to maintain smooth operations and quickly handle any issues impacting warehouse operations or customer satisfaction.
  • Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.

Lawn Maintenance Laborer

Stew's Lawn Service
Burlington, IA
12.2014 - 06.2018
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
  • Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
  • Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
  • Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
  • Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
  • Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts and yard goats.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
  • Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
  • Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
  • Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Inspected machinery to spot damage and note needed maintenance repairs.
  • Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.

Lawn Maintenance Laborer

Sankos Services
Brooksville, FL
06.2014 - 09.2014
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
  • Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
  • Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
  • Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts and yard goats.
  • Reviewed plans and designs to verify completeness of grounds work.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
  • Opened containers with steel cutters, claw hammers and other hand tools.
  • Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
  • Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
  • Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
  • Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.

HVAC Installer

All Zone Heating And Air Conditioning
Simmers Point, NJ
11.2012 - 12.2013
  • Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
  • Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
  • Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
  • Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
  • Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
  • Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
  • Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
  • Used technical skills, tools and techniques like soldering to repair parts.
  • Selected correct motors, thermostats and other components to replace defective parts.
  • Performed routine maintenance on diverse systems.
  • Installed HVAC system expansions, discharge valves, air ducts, dampers and stokers.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to identify problems and verify repairs corrected malfunctions.
  • Removed malfunctioning parts and replaced with new components or refurbished pieces to return full functionality.
  • Complied with applicable standards, policies and procedures.
  • Worked on both home and business units for maintenance, repairs and new installations.
  • Repaired or replaced defective equipment, components or wiring.
  • Worked in strict compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and safety requirements.

Pawn Manager

Pawn City
Albuquerque, NM
09.2009 - 10.2011
  • Negotiated sale prices to reach target profit margins while reaching suitable pricing for customer.
  • Checked, organized and displayed inventory attractively to promote patron interest.
  • Prepared all paperwork, checked identifying information and documented transactions.
  • Assisted clients with merchandise questions regarding musical instruments, jewelry and electronics.
  • Handled over 300 daily payments, always giving receipts and explaining policies to maintain excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Performed weekly inventory checks and ran reports.
  • Organized stock overflow room and moved stock to show room when space was available.
  • Monitored day-to-day activities of shop, communicating issues with shop owners and closely watching over inventory.
  • Made loans on credited items after closely inspecting item values, collecting payments or tangible property as collateral.
  • Monitored aging inventory and placed collateral up for sale upon payoff of loan terms.
  • Complied with local, state and federal laws in reviewing identification, obtaining thumbprints and verifying serial numbers against law enforcement databases.
  • Processed payments, handled cash and securely initiated bank deposits for up to $50,000 revenue-grossing pawn shop.
  • Checked payment verification and applications for pawn loans, carefully examining paperwork to prevent fraud or other issues.
  • Welcomed customers to shop and offered to answer questions on merchandise.
  • Assessed quality and value of incoming items and offered customers loans.
  • Greeted incoming customers and offered to evaluate and assess items for appraisal.
  • Priced and resold items that remained unclaimed by owners.
  • Performed store open and close procedures as part of shift responsibilities.
  • Processed new inventory to ready for stocking on sales floor.
  • Generated new loan business by making phone calls to potential clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Egg Harbor Township High School
Egg Harbor, NJ
05.2007

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Reliable and Dependable
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Management
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Clear Communication
  • Order Checking
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Damage Identification and Reporting
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Problem Solving
  • Workflow Planning
  • Storage and Supply Management
  • Production Organization
  • Customer Relations
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Safety Compliance
  • Quality Control
  • Forklift Operation
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Basic Repairs
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • New Plant and Tree Introduction
  • Decision Making
  • High Lifting Capacity
  • Feedback Acceptance
  • Building Repair and Maintenance
  • Performance Improvement
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Attention to Detail
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Goal Driven

Timeline

Warehouse Clerk

The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
07.2018 - 10.2022

Lawn Maintenance Laborer

Stew's Lawn Service
12.2014 - 06.2018

Lawn Maintenance Laborer

Sankos Services
06.2014 - 09.2014

HVAC Installer

All Zone Heating And Air Conditioning
11.2012 - 12.2013

Pawn Manager

Pawn City
09.2009 - 10.2011

High School Diploma -

Egg Harbor Township High School

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