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Taheem Knight

Orlando

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with proven assembly and production skills honed at Kitchen and Cabinet. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a strong work ethic, consistently enhancing efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards. Proficient in oil change expertise and brake servicing, ensuring optimal vehicle performance while fostering a safe work environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Asembler

Kitchen and Cabinet
11.2024 - Current
  • Increased production efficiency by assembling componentsEnhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
  • Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
  • Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared to begin work

Tow Truck Driver

Johnson Wrecking Service
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Assist with local law enforcement agencies to safely clear accident scenes and impounded vehicles.
  • Provided reliable transportation for damaged vehicles while minimizing further damage using proper towing requirements

Tow Truck Driver

National Towing of Orlando
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
  • Provided reliable transportation for damaged vehicles while minimizing further damage using proper towing techniques.
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.

Security Guard/Maintenance

Home Suite Home
12.2020 - 10.2022
  • Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through surveillance and communication.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate issues.
  • Remained calm, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Enhanced overall security by conducting thorough patrols and monitoring premises.
  • In maintenance, I'll check on plumbing,ac units, some painting and also drywalling. Removal of furnitures.

Oil Change Technician

Sweetwater Car Wash
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
  • Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
  • Checked fluids, tires, brakes, and other systems.
  • Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
  • Assisted management in maintaining proper inventory levels, reducing waste and ensuring availability of required materials for services.

Detailer

USA Transporter
11.2017 - 08.2020
  • Washed cars and trucks daily for auto dealership.
  • Delivered outstanding results under tight deadlines while maintaining a keen eye for detail throughout all stages of the vehicle cleaning process.
  • Ensured high-quality results.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by detailing vehicles to meet and exceed expectations.
  • Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
  • Gas Vehicles

Warehouse Associate

Gallows Bay Hardware/Ace Hardware Store
06.2015 - 10.2017
  • Prepared orders for shipment for deliveries
  • Worked safely around forklifts.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
  • Inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.

Mechanic Assistant

Daviid Auto Body Shop
08.2013 - 02.2015
  • Worked alongside senior mechanics to gain hands-on experience.
  • Performed oil changes, tire rotations, and other routine maintenance tasks to keep vehicles running smoothly.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas, tools and equipment to support productivity.
  • Tested vehicles after repairs to verify if it was working and for safety.

Car Detailer

Hertz Car Rental
01.2011 - 06.2013
  • Delivered consistent results while working independently on various makes/models/styles of cars within tight deadlines.
  • Provided exceptional customer service and addressed customer inquiries.
  • Collected and disposed of trash in vehicle console spaces and under seats.
  • Maintained car detailing equipment and supplies in good condition for daily demands.
  • Process rental contracts.

Bagger

Food Town Grocery Stores
12.2009 - 12.2010
  • Worked together with cashiers to guarantee customer satisfaction.
  • Retrieved grocery carts and baskets from lot and various site locations.
  • Greeted guests entering and exiting store to foster customer satisfaction.
  • Bagged customer purchases while paying mind to best practices.

Security Guard

Commercial Security
10.2007 - 09.2009
  • Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through surveillance and communication.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and issues.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to unauthorized visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols.
  • Assist medical teams when needed.

Bagger

Pueblo Supermarket
06.2006 - 11.2007
  • Assisted with maintaining clean and organized store appearance.
  • Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.
  • Worked together with cashiers
  • Retrieved grocery carts and baskets from lot and various site locations.

Dishwasher

Dominos Pizza
02.2006 - 06.2006
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Croix Central High School
RFD#1 927 St. Croix US Virgin Islands
06-2008

Skills

  • Assembly and production
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Repetitive work
  • Oil change expertise
  • Brake servicing

Timeline

Asembler

Kitchen and Cabinet
11.2024 - Current

Tow Truck Driver

Johnson Wrecking Service
11.2023 - 11.2024

Tow Truck Driver

National Towing of Orlando
10.2022 - 11.2023

Security Guard/Maintenance

Home Suite Home
12.2020 - 10.2022

Oil Change Technician

Sweetwater Car Wash
08.2020 - 12.2020

Detailer

USA Transporter
11.2017 - 08.2020

Warehouse Associate

Gallows Bay Hardware/Ace Hardware Store
06.2015 - 10.2017

Mechanic Assistant

Daviid Auto Body Shop
08.2013 - 02.2015

Car Detailer

Hertz Car Rental
01.2011 - 06.2013

Bagger

Food Town Grocery Stores
12.2009 - 12.2010

Security Guard

Commercial Security
10.2007 - 09.2009

Bagger

Pueblo Supermarket
06.2006 - 11.2007

Dishwasher

Dominos Pizza
02.2006 - 06.2006

High School Diploma -

St. Croix Central High School
Taheem Knight