High School Assistant

ROBERT L CANADY

201-***-**** (Home)

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Jersey City, NJ 07305

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Objective

To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational

background, and ability to work well with people.

Summary

I have 8 years of experience, including as a Shipping and Receiving Materials Handler, as a

Shipping and Receiving Clerk and as a Maintenance Assistant in industries including Transportation

by Air, General Merchandise Stores and Membership Organizations.

My skills and experiences include: Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, Police, Business Management,

Database Administration, Photocopier, Printers, Shipping, Electronics, Lighting, Wiring, Finance,

Meeting Facilitation, Photography, Policy Analysis, and Teaching .

I hold a High School Diploma degree in Fine Arts from Henry Snyder High School and hold a Per-

Apprenticeship degree in Building Trades from Hudson Technical and hold a NJ Forklift degree in

NJ Forklift from NJ One Stop Career Center.

Experience

Judge Organization, Newark, NJ Aug.2013- Present

Entry level Management – Rail yard

Supervise and coordinate activities of train crew

Conduct the movement of rail cars and trains. Interpret, and relay signals deciding train movement.

Switch tracks, couple and uncouple cars and route traffic .Record contents and destinations of

railcars Record contents and destinations of railcars. Activate traffic signals and track switches,

signal emergency stops. Direct engineers; ensure correct movement and placement of cars. Relay

switching orders via radio. Review schedules, shipping orders, waybills and shipping records.

Plan work with cargo information, coordinate train routes with engineer’s .Understand color and/or

hand signals and systems .Follow rail rules and regulations climb on and off trains safely, obey all

traffic laws, regulations, railroad rules, and company policies. Inspect all equipment on cars prior to

departure Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departure. Receive and transmit information by

radio and telephone. Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists Read and

understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.

World Wide Flight Services, Newark, NJ

Oct. 2012 to June 2013

Shipping and Receiving Materials Handler

Performed manual labor. Determined work assignments and equipment needs. Loaded and

unloaded materials. Operated winches and hoisting devices. Moved materials on worksite. Moved

materials by hand and using heavy equipment. Sorted cargo. Packed containers. Ensured a clean

and safe working environment. Performed housekeeping duties. Maintained tools and equipment.

Followed all safety rules and regulations. Calculated load weights for aircraft compartments.

Followed and maintained knowledge of aircraft cargo tie-down and handling procedures.

Determined weight and balance factors. Able to lift at least 30 lbs., at least 50 lbs., more than 50 lbs.

and more than 75 lbs. Transferred baggage and cargo to and from aircraft. Provided technical

leadership to crew regarding all aspects of cargo loading and weight and balance calculations.

Trained and mentored ramp agents. Knowledge sets include: Forklift Operator and Pallet Jack.

Rent The Runway, Secaucus, NJ

Oct. 2011 to Mar. 2012

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Operated equipment such as fax machines, copiers, printers. Used office suite software such as

Word, Excel. Used database and business management software such as RMS. Supported all

quality guidelines to achieve corporate goals. Updated customers on order status. Ensured timely

processing and delivery of orders. Performed data entry. Prepared reports. Maintained a variety of

complex records. Reviewed data to resolve customer complaints. Prepared export papers for goods

shipped. Knowledge sets include: Copier, Copiers, Data, Entry, Fax Machines, Photocopier,

Processing, Receiving, and Shipping.

Prudential Center / Centerplate, Newark, NJ, NJ

Aug. 2010 to Apr. 2011

Maintenance Assistant

Assist with the set-up and repair of concession stands and equipment at the Newark Prudential

Center.

Clean and repair fryers and refrigerators; transport cooking oil.

Safely operate pallet jack to transport materials from one place to another. Helped workers in parts

replacement, machine repair, electrical and electronics equipment and plumbing. Cleaned work

areas. Cleaned machines and tools. Maintained safety in work areas. Inspected and tested

machinery, equipment, components and parts. Connected and disconnected wiring, piping, tubing

and parts. Used hand tools, power tools and cleaning tools. Moved tools and supplies to and from

work stations. Took apart broken equipment for repair. Put equipment back together after repair.

Maintained lighting.

ROBERT CANADY

Target, Jersey City, NJ, NJ

July 2008 to Apr. 2009

Warehouse Assistant

Safely operated pallet jack and forklift to unload freight from trucks.

Inspected and stocked store merchandise.

Cleaned stockroom and disposed boxes. Performed manual labor. Read and interpreted work

orders. Determined work assignments and equipment needs. Loaded and unloaded materials.

Moved materials on worksite. Moved materials by hand and using heavy equipment. Sorted cargo.

Inspected containers. Reported shortages and damaged materials. Inventoried materials. Ensured a

clean and safe working environment. My accomplishments included: I received recognition for

constant hard work.

T.U.C.S, Staten Island, NY

June 2007 to Jan. 2008

Custodian

Maintained premises of the Port Authority office building and the Goethals Bridge in clean and

orderly condition. Performed heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs,

washing walls, removing rubbish and cleaning fixtures. Notified management of repair needs. Did

minor maintenance repairs. Cleaned and operated company vehicles. Moved and dusted furniture

and fixtures. Monitored building security and safety. Maintained restrooms. Followed procedures for

using chemical cleaners and power equipment. Complied with all regulations and corporate

custodial guidelines. Adhered to all environmental, safety and health regulations. Used hand and

power tools such as floor polishers, hammers, ladders, snow blowers, vacuum cleaners, mops and

floor strippers. Experienced with office suite software.

New Hope Baptist Church, Jersey City, NJ, NJ

June 2006 to Sept. 2006

Art Instructor

Taught children, ages 6-12, basic techniques for painting and drawing.

Demonstrated use of materials and tools, method and procedure to pupils.

Accompanied children on field trips to museums and art galleries.

Distributed breakfast and lunch to children. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to

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meet students' varying needs and interests. Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations, and

provide individual instruction to teach topics and skills such as cooking, dancing, writing, physical

fitness, photography, personal finance, and flying. Monitor students' performance to make

suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training

requirements, and objectives. Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities,

interests, and other individual characteristics. Instruct students individually and in groups, using

various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Prepare students for

further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with

challenging tasks. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. Enforce policies and rules

governing students. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction,

demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and

investigate. Meet with other instructors to discuss individual students and their progress. Attend staff

meetings and serve on committees, as required. Assign and grade class work and homework.

Skills

Superior Analytical Skills and Demonstrated Decision-Making Ability. • Computer

Literate: MS Word; Internet & E-Mail Communication. • Strong Sense of Urgency

And the Ability to Respond Quickly to Changing Needs and Priorities. • Hold a New

Jersey Security Officer Certification (SORA) Issued by the Private Detective Unit

(PDU) - New Jersey State Police

Trained in HVAC, Electrical, Carpentry and Plumbing, Analytical Skills, Carpentry, Computer Skills,

Decision Making, Email, English, HVAC, Microsoft Word, Plumbing, Police, Business Management,

Data Entry, Database Administration, Delivery, Fax, Microsoft Excel, Photocopier, Printers, Quality,

Receiving, Rms, Safety, Shipping, Balance, Leadership, Read, Power Tools, Repair, Electronics,

Hand Tools, Lighting, Machinery, Wiring, Finance, Instruction, Meeting Facilitation, Photography,

Policy Analysis, Progress, Teaching, Workshops

Languages

English

Education

2007 Henry Snyder High School, NJ

High School Diploma: Fine Arts

Course Work Completed : Yes, Honors : ATC

2009 Hudson Technical, NJ

Per-Apprenticeship: Building Trades

ROBERT CANADY

Course Work Completed : Yes, Activities : Learning intro carpentry electrical plumbing and HVAC

2010 NJ One Stop Career Center, NJ

NJ Forklift: NJ Forklift

Course Work Completed : Yes, Activities : Learned how to safely operate a forklift/ hand truck

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