Leon L Knowles VI
High Point NC 27262
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position that will utilizes my many skills. My positive attitude & ability to adapt to any situation makes be able to work in any involvement. I have a passion for success and goal oriented demeanor that pushes me to accomplish any set tasks. Also, with my personable character I can work well and communicate with others to contribute to team efforts. In all that I do I would strive to advance the company, and I feel that my previous work experience
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to communicate effectively, with maintaining a positive attitude towards customers and co-workers. Excellent attention to detail. Trained in construction. Trained in custodial. Trained water treatment plant operator. Experienced in carpentry & ceiling,wood and construction remodeling. Experienced in monitoring equipment, storing sampling results,warehouse production; making process control decisions, scheduling and recording maintenance activities, and producing reports. Excellent reputation.
EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
Over eight years of applied experience as a Carpentry, production tech Hands on experience in ceiling, cement, and trim cabinets Knowledge of processes in accordance to guidelines
• Ability to operate equipment, hand or power tools to perform production processes Knowledge of verifying equipment & areas for safe use identifying & troubleshooting problems
Over 3 years of custodial, grocery production, customer service. RELATED SKILLS
Reading & interpreting instructions
Moving materials & equipment
Setting up work site
Preparing construction sites
Pouring & spreading concrete
Finishing surfaces
Performing housekeeping activities
Observing safety rules and procedures
Physically dexterous
Strong safety work ethic
Basic computer skills
Able to interpret and carry out work based on instructions Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills WORK EXPERIENCE
Major League Construction
Carpenter April 2008- present (seasonal)
Read and interpret work orders to perform required carpentry per instructions. Verify accuracy of needed measurements and report discrepancies to project team. Report any project issues through chain of command, especially those affecting costs. Demonstrate safe and responsible use of tools.
Communicate clearly and proactively to teammates to ensure timely completion of duties. Full understanding of concepts, practices, & procedures in commercial retail carpentry. Building construction, warehouse, and/or Retail
Experience with full understanding of concepts, practices, and procedures in commercial retail carpentry projects.
Building construction, warehouse, and/or Retail.
Whole Food
Butcher/production May 2013-April 2016
Meat preparation, OSH requirements. Production in the meat department. Performed production duties to arranging, loading, moving, packaging, handling, transferring, Set up, adjusted and performed maintenance on process equipment & tools Custodial Service Worker May 2012-May 2013
Maintain all assigned ancillary areas in a clean sanitary manner Inspects & utilizes judgment in determining which cleaning techniques Efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment & solutions Disinfect & sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides & sterilizing equipment Knowledge of use mops, vaccuums & floor machine advolution 20BT Positive customer service towards customers, clients, & co-workers Communicate clearly and proactively to teammates to ensure timely completion of duties. ABS Tech – Unlin Floors
Production Technician March 2003– March 2006
Performed production duties akin to arranging, loading, moving, packaging, handling, transferring, labeling & sampling process materials Set up, adjusted & performed maintenance on process equipment and tools Identified and troubleshot potential equipment issues Gathered and maintained records
Managed gravity operation and bagging
Performed preventive maintenance procedures
Managed housekeeping activities
EDUCATION
High School Diploma – 1990
Construction remodeling- carpentry vocational- 2008 Lenior Community College - certification in wastewater operator Grade I & II - 2016