DEBORAH K. FARRINGTON
BROOKLYN, MD *1225-2143
Primary Phone: (410) - 570 - 7397
e-mail : ********.**********@*****.***
Objective : Water/Wastewater System Technician. 5 years and 8 months experience at the
Dorsey Run WW Treatment Plant in Operations and Lab work. Certified for both Class 5 and
Class A Treatment Plants. Over 2 years training and experience as Medical Supply Warehouse
Technician through the Army.
Work Experience
Oct 2004 To Equipment Systems Operator
Jun 2010 Maryland Environmental Service, Jessup, MD
Over 5 years experience as Water Treatment Technician. Took daily and
hourly readings from all plant guages. Drew samples at prescribed points
throughout the treatment process and ran tests for alkalinity, hardness,
and PH while maintaining a daily operating log. Trained in sludge
dewatering system. Performed maintenance and assisted with major repair
work at plant. Operated a fork lift and motor vehicle. Operated,
maintained and monitored a wastewater treatment plant, ensuring
compliance with State, Federal and local laws, regulations and policies.
Mechanical training and experience with large and small engines, as well
as, various types of pumps. Provided invoice information to form
purchase lists. Trained new staff on all laboratory and plant
procedures. Produced reprographic materials including changes in font,
size and color. Property and building maintenance routinely provided to
prevent safety hazards. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisors Name:
Lance Fierro, Supervisors Phone: 410-***-****)
Oct 2000 To Store Clerk
Dec 2000 Natural Wonders, Annapolis, MD
Assisted customers with purchase choices, using ladder and lifting up to
70 lbs as needed. Ran register, restocked and cleaned store. Maintained
inventory in supply room and assured adequate stock of supplies on hand.
Handled routine requests from management and staff regarding the upkeep
of the facility. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisors Name:,
Supervisors Phone: 410-***-****)
Mar 2000 To Store Clerk/Baker
Dec 2000 Great American Cookie Company, Annapolis, MD
Made cookies from prepared dough. Decorated giant cookie cakes, both 18
circular, and, 18 x 30. Assisted customers with purchase choices. Acted
as shift supervisor, with all attendant duties. Balanced accounts in
cash register, collected and counted cash, locked up store and cash,
supervised employees. Scheduled maintenance and service for essential
equipment. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisors Name: Michael,
Supervisors Phone: 410-***-**** )
Jun 1999 To Cashier
Jan 2000 Rite Aid, Annapolis, MD
Ran cash register, lottery machine, restocked shelves, and cleaned store
as needed. Delivered cash to bank. (Contact Supervisor: Yes,Shawn,
Supervisor's Phone: 410-***-****)
Mar 1999 to Greenhouse Assistant
Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville, MD
May 1999 Watered plants daily, or, twice daily as needed. Prepared and applied
fertilizer as directed by supervisor. Assisted with moving plant
seedlings from starting room to display area. Picked and transported
mature flowers to display area. 410-***-****
Jan 1999 To Customer Service Representative
Mar 1999 i-Sky, Laurel, MD
Answered telephone and used computer and physical files to access
information and advice on various company products. Dealt with customer
questions and concerns. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisors Name:,
Supervisors Phone: 240-***-****)
Jan 1996 To Office Assistant
Dec 1998 Nancy Adams Personnel, Glen Burnie, MD
Received telephone calls and forwarded calls to individuals and
departments. Received visitors at reception desk. Provided printing
services and duplication of letterhead, booklets, postcards, and
business cards. Used the postage metering machine. Produced reprographic
materials including changes in font, size and color. Filed reports and
customer account information. Typed correspondence and data entry. Typed
48 words per minute. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisors Name:,
Supervisors Phone: (410) 761 - 5774 )
Military Experience
Mar 1992 To Army
Aug 1995 Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repair(Small Engine and Vehicle
Mechanic) Performed Diagnostic work and repairs on generators from 1.5
KW to 20 KW, Table Saws, Soil Tampers, Chainsaws, steam cleaners and
various other motorized hand held equipment. Received training on full
disassembly and rebuild of engines and other systems of small and medium
trucks up to 5 ton capacity. Received additional training on maintaining
and repairing mobile 600 gpm and 3000 gpm water filtration units.
Provided invoice information to form purchase lists. Filled out
invoices. Maintained inventory in supply room and assured adequate stock
of supplies on hand. Examined invoices to verify accuracy and provide
inventory control. Acted as mailroom clerk, picked up, delivered, and
processed interdepartmental and U.S. mail and parcels. Produced
reprographic materials. Property and building maintenance routinely
provided so no safety hazards remained. Handled routine requests from
management and staff regarding the upkeep of the facility. Assisted with
processing and reconciling service invoices to determine correctness for
payment. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisors Name: Sergeant Collins,
Supervisors Phone: 877-***-****)
Education History
To Present Anne Arundel Community College
Degree to be awarded 12/2011
Health/Lab Tech/56 credits earned
Arnold, MD
Jun 2010 California State Sacramento College
Vocational/Technical
Water Treatment/46 credits earned
Sacramento, CA
Dec 1991 Warner Southern University
No Degree
Third World Ministry/47 credits earned
Animal Husbandry/20 credits earned
Lake Wales, FL
Certifications
W-A
Maryland Environmental Service
MD, Anne Arundel
W-5
Maryland Environmental Service
MD, Anne Arundel
Skills
Mechanic, ARMY 42-Months
Military training on small motorized hand held equipment.
Trained on generators from 1.4 KW up to 24 KW. Trained on
Steam Cleaners from 20 PSI up to 120 PSI. Trained on full
disassembly and rebuild of various vehicles, from 1/2 ton
pick-up trucks to 5 ton cargo carriers, including HMVs and
HMMTs. Additional training on Electronic Hardware at Anne
Arundel Community College.
Typist 36-Months
Worked for Nancy Adams as a temporary office assistant with
various companies, and, in various capacities, not always
office oriented. Worked for i-Sky in Customer Service
Department. Average speed 46 wpm.