Retail Shift Lead - Tommy's Express Car Wash - Hudsonville, Michigan
(2021-09)
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure proper functionality.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Assisted customers with product selection and purchases.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within store operations.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Approved or denied claims of damage.
- Ordered, received, and recorded purchases, including parts, claim items, and supplies.
- Communicated and coordinated projects across departments including maintenance and R&D.
- Wrote nightly 'Closing Reports' highlighting major issues, updates, quantitative data, and appreciation of team members for their work.
- Worked with onsite and offsite management to develop communication systems, standards, and capabilities to decrease bottlenecks in information transfer.
Painter - Boomstra Painting - Hudsonville, Michigan
(2018-06 - 2024-08)
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, scraping, and sanding various materials.
- Applied paint using brushes and rollers on interior and exterior surfaces.
- Conducted quality checks to maintain high standards in paint application and finish.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- On-and-off employment throughout many years.
Greenhouse Worker - T & L Farms - Allendale, Michigan
(2023-04 - 2023-06)
- Cultivated and maintained various plant species in greenhouse environments.
- Assisted in planting, transplanting, and harvesting crops as needed.
- Cleaned and organized greenhouse facilities to maintain a safe work environment.
Electrical Apprentice - Veldhouse Electric - Grandville, Michigan
(2022-06 - 2022-08)
- Assisted electricians with installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
Greenhouse Worker - Arlen Schut Greenhouse - Hudsonville, Michigan
(2022-04 - 2022-06)
- Cultivated and maintained various plant species in greenhouse environments.
- Assisted in planting, transplanting, and harvesting crops as needed.
- Cleaned and organized greenhouse facilities to maintain a safe work environment.
