Associate
Giant – Reading, PA
January 2025 to February 2025
- Prepare and bake goods to fill shelves to be sold
- Clean equipment in the Bakery
- Sort and stock frozen foods
Custodian
Tulpehocken School District – Bernville, PA
December 2024 to January 2025
- Performed daily custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting of all areas.
- Maintained janitorial supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels.
- Secured facility at end of shift by locking doors and windows
- Collected trash from bins located throughout the facility on a daily basis
- Stocked restroom dispensers with toilet tissue and paper towels as needed
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Stripped, sealed, finished, and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy, and professional in appearance.
- Steam cleaned and shampooed carpets.
- Handled mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety regulations.
Custodian
Riverview Christian Early Learning Center- Reading, PA
March 2016 to June 2024
- Performed daily custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting of all areas.
- Maintained janitorial supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels.
- Secured facility at end of shift by locking doors and windows
- Collected trash from bins located throughout the facility on a daily basis
- Stocked restroom dispensers with toilet tissue and paper towels as needed
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Stripped, sealed, finished, and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy, and professional in appearance.
- Steam cleaned and shampooed carpets.
- Handled mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety regulations.
Landscaping Supervisor
Kirks Lawn Care - Limerick, PA
March 2016 to February 2020
- Designed layouts for projects according to client budgets, desires and available space
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance
- Inspected completed work to maintain high-standards of finished projects
- Delegated and assisted with tasks related to landscaping, lawn cultivation and tree pruning
- Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety
- Communicated with current and prospective customers regarding services and pricing
- Reviewed contracts and project requirements to determine service, equipment and personnel needs
- Implemented regular landscaping schedule to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds
- Provided outstanding landscaping service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions
Shipping And Receiving Manager
Reitenouer Trailers Inc - Birdsboro, PA
October 2011 to October 2014
- Maintained accurate and current order and shipment forms, inventory documentation and customer records
- Examined incoming shipments to verify quantity and quality, returning unacceptable shipments to suppliers for refunds or replacement
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels, preparing shipment documents and securing products on pallets
- Managed vendor relationships to support supply chain and maintain product quality
- Considered specific product requirements and accessibility when managing and organizing storage areas
- Safely operated equipment such as fork lifts and pallet jacks and trained others in proper usage
- Led team engaged in delivering assistance to customer service department on daily basis
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory
- Improved efficiency by supervising staff working in warehouse
Landscaper
Steve Bollinger Landscaping - Fleetwood, PA
April 2004 to September 2013
- Performed upkeep work for garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth and debris or hazards such as snow
- Selected bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers for planting
- Prepared soil and gardens for planting with mulch and sod
- Implemented regular landscaping schedule to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds
- Protected customer lawns by applying weed and pest control chemicals
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees and carried out general garden maintenance
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes
- Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil
- Checked all machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent machine malfunction
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to lawns and grounds on regular basis to control weeds, insect infestation diseases and to maintain soil fertility
- Effectively removed poison ivy and other harmful plants while wearing protective gear
- Safely operated equipment to maintain grounds and to remove trees
Line Cook
Blind Hartman's Tavern - Reading, PA
February 2009 to June 2011
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day
- Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections
- Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries
- Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance
- Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes
- Delivered soiled dishes and pots and pans to washing areas and assisted in cleaning and drying all items
Banquet Server
Inn At Reading - Wyomissing, PA
July 2007 to June 2009
- Set up for events with attendees, preparing serving and appetizer trays and setting tables
- Prepared banquet room for next function by resetting room, cleaning surfaces and replenishing supplies
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain efficiency in food delivery, adapting service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness
- Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service
- Collected dishes promptly after each course, cleared crumbs and glassware, and maintained customer satisfaction
- Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options
- Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips
- Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers and maintain proper sanitation
- Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination
- Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales
- Addressed any concerns or complaints quickly to promote customer happiness and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution
- Maintained indoor and outdoor dining areas by removing trash, wiping down tables and restocking napkin dispensers
- Walked among tables and refilled water and beverage glasses or took orders for more drinks and food
Pizza Delivery Driver
Dominoes - Reading, PA
June 2005 to July 2006
- Utilized corporate vehicle to deliver and sell products to clients with focus on optimizing customer experience
- Entered customer orders to document sales
- Utilized social skills to promote positive relationship building with customers
- Ascertained which routes would provide fastest access to customer sites, allotting for various factors such as weather and road conditions
- Consulted with customers to gain feedback and address concerns with products or services
- Ensured all product displays met company specifications regarding placement, date codes and pricing
- Collected payment from customers, made change and provided receipts
- Drove delivery vehicles to serve customers
- Maintained positive attitude and diplomacy when dealing with customers and other team members
Cashier
Cappuccino Café - Wyomissing, PA
April 2004 to December 2005
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers
- Drove sales and add-on purchases by promoting specific item options to customers
- Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience
- Complied with safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure the health and wellbeing of customers and other staff
- Communicated with customer to provide menu offering details and assist with decision-making
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business
- Answered guest questions with the most accurate and updated information available
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations
- Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods
- Poured hot beverages and filled soft drink cups to deliver to waiting guests
Furniture Delivery Driver
Aarons Rentals - Reading, PA
May 2003 to March 2004
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times • Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklist before first delivery
- Picked up and delivered cargo in box truck with expert knowledge of roads, highways and interstates
- Pulled and reviewed daily customer tickets to successfully fulfill orders
- Engaged in delivering assistance to customer service department on daily basis
- Operated motor vehicles without accident
- Verified contents of daily inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Loaded and unloaded trailers and trucks each day
Distribution Center Associate
Boscovs - Exeter, PA
January 2000 to June 2002
- Maintained accurate and current order and shipment forms, inventory documentation and customer records
- Considered specific product requirements and accessibility when managing and organizing storage areas
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels, preparing shipment documents and securing products on pallets
- Managed day-to-day shipping and receiving by overseeing packages
- Examined incoming shipments to verify quantity and quality
Cook
Muhlenburg, PA
February 1996 to September 1998
- Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods
- Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes
- Measured and regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures
- Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance
