Trimayne Brooks
West Columbia,SC
Summary
US Army Veteran with excellent communicating skills across multiple agencies, and great customer service. Operates material handling equipment safely. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional hands on learn skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I’m always motivated to listen and learn.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cabinet Maker
Columbia Agricultural Woodworking
West Columbia, South Carolina
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Crafted custom cabinetry using precision tools and techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to create detailed woodworking plans.
- Operated machinery for cutting, shaping, and finishing wood products.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Built custom cabinets from raw materials based on customer specifications.
- Installed hinges and drawer slides on cabinetry.
- Operated sanders and laminating machines to adhere wood laminate to surfaces.
- Measured cabinet spaces and designed detailed layouts.
Laser Operator
Sorinex Exercise Equipment
Lexington, South Carolina
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Operated laser cutting machines to manufacture high-quality exercise equipment parts.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise laser operations.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Select appropriate parameters for each job based on material type, thickness, size.
- Calibrate laser cutting machines in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
UPS
West Columbia, South Carolina
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Processed incoming shipments and verified contents against packing lists.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Managed hazardous material documentation requirements when preparing orders for shipment.
Business Owner
Brooks Liquor
West Columbia, South Carolina
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Manage customer relations to improve return customers
- Negotiate and manage supplier contracts
- Screen and interview candidates for job openings
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of business management and operations
- Excellent customer service and ability to build rapport
- Good negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong business acumen
- Highly driven and self-motivated for success
- Able to work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision
- Able to work long hours at a time sitting and standing
Assistant General Manager
Groucho's Deli
01.2015 - 09.2018
- Supervised food preparation stations to observe hygiene and taste quality of food served to customers.
- Perform facility walk-throughs to assess cleanliness and preparedness at beginning and end of shifts.
- Complete restaurant opening and closing procedures and manager deposits.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of the organization.
- Excellent time management skills and the capacity to meet all monthly and daily deadlines.
- Responds and resolves customer complaints and comments as needed.
Soldier (13B Field Artillery)
United States Army
09.2012 - 11.2014
- Basic individual from a team that works high innovation cannon ordnance weapon frameworks.
- In both offensive and defensive operations, grenade and rocket launchers, machine guns, and rifles are utilized.
- Drives and operates tracked vehicles as well as heavy and light wheeled trucks.
- Manages and transports ammunition for artillery.
- Utilize infrared and starlight-enhancing night vision devices and other equipment when working in lowlight conditions.
- Operate in a hostile environment by utilizing vital combat survival skills.
- Maintain vehicle and equipment readiness for use.
Education
Certificate - Nondestructive Testing “NDT”
The Ocean Corporation
Houston, TX01-2026
High School -
Lexington High School
01.2011
Skills
- Staff Management
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Fast Learner
- Hand & Power Tool Skills
- Decision-making
- Adaptive skills
- Customer Service
- Custom cabinet design
- Barcode scanning
- Warehousing operations
- Hazardous materials handling
- Pallet jack use
- Machine operation
- Laser adjustment
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Self motivation
Timeline
Cabinet Maker
Columbia Agricultural Woodworking
11.2023 - 05.2025
Laser Operator
Sorinex Exercise Equipment
10.2023 - 01.2025
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
UPS
06.2020 - 09.2023
Business Owner
Brooks Liquor
10.2018 - 02.2020
Assistant General Manager
Groucho's Deli
01.2015 - 09.2018
Soldier (13B Field Artillery)
United States Army
09.2012 - 11.2014
Certificate - Nondestructive Testing “NDT”
The Ocean Corporation
High School -
Lexington High School