Wayne Denham
Columbus
Summary
Reliable General Cleaner recognized for productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Excel in specialized skills including sustainable cleaning practices, advanced knowledge of industrial cleaning equipment, and adeptness in chemical handling and safety protocols. Utilize critical thinking to solve problems quickly and communicate effectively to ensure high standards of cleanliness and organization are met in every project undertaken.
Hardworking Warehouse Associate with excellent materials handling, storage management and shipment preparation skills. Experienced in picking orders, assembling pallets and preparing containers. Delivers accurate inventory counts and maintains detailed warehouse records.
Hardworking Landscaper with many years of industry experience. Conducts daily rounds of planters, shrubs, bushes, plants, and flowers to maintain weed-free and neatly trimmed grounds. Safely operates commercial grade landscaping equipment to upkeep plant material and other landscaping elements.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1979
1979
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Cleaner
Scioto Services
Columbus
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of assigned facilities in accordance with company standards.
- Followed safety protocols and proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Worked independently while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and reported maintenance needs promptly.
- Followed guidelines for proper disposal of waste and hazardous materials.
- Swept and mopped floors, scrubbed bathrooms, and cleaned windows.
- Dusted furniture, fixtures, walls, and other surfaces.
- Sanitized countertops and other surfaces using appropriate cleaners and disinfectants.
- Emptied trash receptacles and disposed of waste in designated areas.
- Cleaned kitchens including ovens, microwaves, refrigerators and dishwashers.
- Notified supervisor of any maintenance issues requiring attention.
- Performed minor repairs such as changing light bulbs.
- Stocked paper products and cleaning supplies.
- Maintained janitorial equipment in proper working order.
- Vacuumed carpets and upholstered furniture.
- Washed walls, ceilings and woodwork as needed.
- Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
- Scrubbed bathrooms, removing soap scum, mold and excess dirt from sinks and shower area.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
- Pulled chewing gum from undersides of tables, desks, chairs and various other fixtures, discarding gum and sanitizing area.
Property Maintenance and Landscaping
Koss Reality
Laguna Beach
01.2003 - 01.2024
- Performed routine property maintenance to ensure safety, cleanliness, and curb appeal.
- Assisted with repairs and general upkeep of properties.
- Equipment operation and safety compliance
- Property Maintenance and Landscaping
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Operated landscaping equipment for efficient yard maintenance and design.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Removed debris from grounds such as leaves, twigs, branches using hand tools or power equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as weeding flower beds, pruning trees and bushes, raking leaves.
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks with materials needed for jobsite activities.
- Followed safety protocols while performing duties including wearing protective gear when appropriate.
- Maintained landscape features such as trees, shrubs, flowers, turf grasses, and ground covers.
- Inspected property before beginning work to identify any potential hazards or issues that may need addressing prior to starting project.
- Assisted in the installation of new plants, irrigation systems, hardscapes, outdoor lighting systems.
- Mixed fertilizers and pesticides according to label instructions for application on lawns or gardens.
- Installed sod, seed, mulch in designated areas to ensure proper growth conditions were met.
- Repaired sprinklers and performed regular watering schedules for all landscaped areas.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
Warehouse Associate
Columbus distributing
Columbus
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Loaded/unloaded trucks
- Picking and packing
- Standup forklift
- Collaborated with team members to streamline picking and packing processes.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required.
- Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
Education
Linden McKinley
Columbus, OHSkills
- Waste disposal
- Equipment maintenance
- Chemical handling
- Customer service
- Property maintenance
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Able to lift 50 lbs
- Schedule flexibility
- Freight handling
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Order preparation
- Sorting and labeling
- Loading and unloading
- Material loading and unloading
- Assembly and production
- Warehouse operations
- Order picking
- Forklift operations
- Warehouse safety
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift operation
- Problem-solving
- Material handling
- Barcode scanning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
General Cleaner
Scioto Services
01.2025 - 01.2026
Property Maintenance and Landscaping
Koss Reality
01.2003 - 01.2024
Warehouse Associate
Columbus distributing
01.1995 - 01.2000
Linden McKinley