William Whittaker
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience at Salvation Army Thrift Store, excelling in truck unloading and inventory management. Proven ability to enhance workplace cleanliness and safety while adapting to changing environments. Skilled in heavy lifting and sorting, committed to optimizing operations and delivering exceptional service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaping Worker
Self Employed Services
Flagstaff, AZ
06.2024 - Current
- Operated landscaping equipment, ensuring effective maintenance of outdoor spaces.
- Assisted in planting and maintaining trees, shrubs, and flower beds to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Collaborated with team members to execute landscape design plans efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections of grounds, identifying areas for improvement or repair.
- Trained new staff on equipment use and safety protocols to ensure workplace safety standards.
- Developed schedules for routine maintenance tasks, improving workflow efficiency across projects.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely project completion and quality workmanship.
- Improved landscape appearance by performing regular maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and trimming.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed seasonal clean-up tasks to maintain organized outdoor spaces throughout the year.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient landscaping services tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Truck Unloader
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Flagstaff
05.2024 - Current
- Unloaded and sorted donations, ensuring efficient processing for sales floor placement.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization in unloading areas.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport items safely within warehouse environment.
- Inspected incoming donations for quality control, enhancing product offerings on sales floor.
- Assisted management in inventory tracking, maintaining accurate records of received goods.
- Implemented best practices for recycling materials, promoting sustainability initiatives within store operations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.
- Sorted and properly arranged items.
Bus Driver
Mountain Line Transit
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Operated transit buses safely across designated routes, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking, providing excellent customer service and support.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Monitored traffic conditions, adjusting routes as necessary to maintain schedule adherence.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes or delays to optimize service delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of passenger counts, fare collections, and incidents for reporting purposes.
- Engaged in ongoing training on safety protocols and operational procedures to enhance performance standards.
Education
High School Diploma - General
Flagstaff High School
Flagstaff, AZSkills
- Truck unloading
- Warehouse safety procedures
- Adaptable to change
- Truck loading
- Proper lifting techniques
- Sorting and stacking
- Heavy lifting proficiency
- Shelf stocking
- Workplace cleanliness
- Following instructions
Timeline
Landscaping Worker
Self Employed Services
06.2024 - Current
Truck Unloader
Salvation Army Thrift Store
05.2024 - Current
Bus Driver
Mountain Line Transit
01.2023 - 10.2024
High School Diploma - General
Flagstaff High School