JOHN D. WEIS JR.
**** ********* ******, **********, **. 15216
Phone: 412-***-**** Email: acs70z@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Long work history, most notably at the Pittsburgh Press and Pittsburgh Post- Gazette for 22 years in the advertising department
Positive, can-do attitude that serves as an asset to a team and also self- motivated during independent projects
Years of customer service experience, described as a people person in numerous job environments and professional situations
Recently dedicated to servicing the senior citizen community through transportation assistance
Flexible with schedule, always taking overtime when available and volunteering to work during holidays and special events
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professional Driver, Airstar Transportation 2013 – 2015
Responsible for transporting senior citizens in a timely manner to various locations including medical appointments, shopping trips, and personal engagements
Used communication and customer service skills to ensure an enjoyable and safe riding experience
Showed flexibility in arrangements involving multiple riders traveling to different locations around the Pittsburgh area
Accountable on a regular basis for users with severe handicaps, disabilities and other special circumstances that necessitated personalized care Receiving and Shipping Coordinator, Home Depot 2012-2013
Coordinated the receiving and shipping of merchandise to and from our store locations
Responsible for unloading and sorting of the various products
Ensured proper amounts of stock were available for all items at Home Depot Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, EZ Kleen Carpet Cleaning 2005-2011
Carried out daily responsibilities with over a half-dozen clients, cleaning carpets in residential, industrial, and professional environments
Managed employees during night shifts and ensured staff kept proper stock of cleaning chemicals and provided clients with service in a timely and professional manner
Volunteered to work double shifts on a regular basis, often working AM shifts and serving as supervisor during overnight jobs
Communicated with clients to set-up appointments and work out details of site visits
Tear Sheet Manager, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 1982-2004
Over two decades of experience working up the professional ladder through the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Pittsburgh Press
Hands-on work with periodicals, responsible for the proper layout, distribution, and publication of daily newspapers
Oversaw verification of advertisements on a day-to-day basis, working with clients nationwide to ensure their advertisements met their expectations and appeared in the correct fashion
VOLUNTEERISM
Youth Instructor, American Bowling Congress
Facilitated the learning and instruction of bowling for kids ages 4-16 Clean-up Volunteer, Hill House
Worked with other volunteers on urban clean-up initiatives, picking up trash and debris on public roads
Contribution Sorter, Salvation Army
Worked in various satellite stores and in warehouses sorting contributions EDUCATION
Bethel Park Senior High School
Graduated with H.S. Diploma, Spring 1977
References available upon request