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Travis McGivery

Calais

Summary

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.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Funeral Attendant

Funeral Home
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Carried flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to churches and places of interment.
  • Welcomed families and visitors into facility and guided into appropriate visitation rooms or chapel.
  • Drove company vehicles to transport remains or families to services.
  • Transferred cremated remains from temporary urns to permanent urns to release cremated remains to families.
  • Performed administrative duties by obtaining burial permits and doctors' signatures on death certificates and registering deaths.
  • Prepared facilities for funeral visitations and memorial services, arranging chairs and flower arrangements and setting up sign-in books and memorial cards.

Infantryman (11B)

United States Army National Guard
02.2018 - 05.2020
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
  • Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
  • Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
  • Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.

Infantryman (11B)

United States Army Active Duty
09.2014 - 12.2017
  • Deployed to Afghanistan from February 2016–September 2016
  • Executed many stressful tasks to ensure my team was 100% successful in conducting live fire exercises.
  • Developed comprehensive plans and strategies to protect military personnel and assets in hostile environments.
  • Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
  • Established defensive positions to protect against enemy forces.
  • Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
  • Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.

Shipping Forklift Driver

Penguin Random House
06.2011 - 03.2014
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
  • Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.

Sales Associate

Best Buy
10.2005 - 03.2011
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Liberal Studies

University of Maine At Augusta
Augusta, Maine
05.2025

Associate's degree - computer technology

Washington County Community College
12.2020

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Norman Thomas High School
06.2005

Skills

  • Strong verbal communication
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Innovative thinking
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Effective team management
  • Systematic problem-solving
  • Ability to adjust to new challenges
  • Effective time management
  • Administrative tasks
  • Transportation logistics
  • Task prioritization

Languages

English

Timeline

Funeral Attendant

Funeral Home
09.2022 - 05.2024

Infantryman (11B)

United States Army National Guard
02.2018 - 05.2020

Infantryman (11B)

United States Army Active Duty
09.2014 - 12.2017

Shipping Forklift Driver

Penguin Random House
06.2011 - 03.2014

Sales Associate

Best Buy
10.2005 - 03.2011

Associate's degree - computer technology

Washington County Community College

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Norman Thomas High School

Bachelor's degree - Liberal Studies

University of Maine At Augusta

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