Curtis Lewis Jr
**** *. ********* . *******, ** *0629
Cell: 630-***-**** . Email: *************@*****.***
Career Profile:
For ten years I have been in the work force learning different skills, in
addition I have added four different certifications. Due to my willingness
to learn, being optimistic towards the next career opportunity keeps my
drive going. A lot of jobs I've had were short term due to layoffs or
inconsistent work. My objective is to obtain a professional career position
that will enable me the opportunity for advancement and no long term
layoffs so I can effectively contribute to the success of a growing
company.
EDUCATION:
Progressive Truck Driving School: Cdl Class A (Endorsements) Hazmat,
Tanker, Doubles and Triples. Lansing IL, May 2014
United States Postal Service: 4584 form commend for practicing safe driving
doing unknown observation. Blue Island, IL Feb 2014
Km Plant Services: 10hour Osha Training Certification. Highland, IN Aug
2012
Hansen Realty Inc: Real Estate Leasing License. Chicago IL Aug 2011
Security Training Center: Security Classes and Certifications. Chicago, IL
Dec.2009
Coe College Major: Business Administration. Cedar Rapids, IA Aug 2004 - May
2005
Lincoln Military: General Education Diploma and Drill Team. Rantoul, IL Aug
2003 - Dec 2003
Professional Experience:
Conway Freight
6/2014 - 9/2014
Truck Driver/Forklift Operator
Bridgeview, Illinois
As a Truck Driver I drove local and regional to other Conway terminals,
mainly drove doubles, daily log book, pretrip inspection, License in
tankers, triple/doubles, and hazmat. Loaded and unload trailers on forklift, scan barcodes on hand held.
Mail Carrier
3/2013 - 3/2014
United States Postal Service
Bridgeview, Illinois
As a letter carrier, you must maintain a positive attitude throughout the
day, there are many physical duties and requirements. The carrier is
required to be able to lift up to 70 pounds - in the office or while on the
street. Street duties require constant bending, twisting, stooping, lifting
and climbing of stairs or hills in all types of weather. Maintain a good
driving record, good customer service skills, staying alert for dogs,
damage packages, tampered mail, signature conformation, delivering mail
accurately and safely in all types of weather conditions.
Field Technician/Hydro Blaster 8/2012- 1/2013
Km Plant Services
Highland, IN
A field technician performs multiple tasks including operating a high
velocity vacuum hose, conducting manual labor and general clean-up with
tools along with transferring large amounts of heavy material over extended
periods of time. A hydro-blaster must be able to hold and maintain
excessive force generated from the blasting operations. Consistent
articulation with hydro-blasting equipment is a must during the anticipated
fatigue. Hydro blasters must stay focused and comprehend all hydro-blast
safety rules, due to the potential severe injuries. Exposure to water is a
constant and must be considered in all work environments.
Leasing Agent 9/2011- 6/2012
HP Realty Chicago, IL
Find tenants for the landlords or office buildings. I handle all aspects of
the leases and earn a commission for finding tenants. I also set up
appointments for showing apartments or houses and find more information
about the prospective tenants to make sure a good fit for the landlord
property.
Security Guard 8/2010- 4/2011
Aun Point Security Chicago, IL
I monitored large crowds, equipment, trucks and movie trailers, 12hours or
more a day. Patrol Parking lots and direct traffic in all types of weather.
On call 24 hours a day due to somebody missing work or the need for more
security officers because of the change of locations due to movie's being
filmed at various locations.
Security Guard 1/2010-3/2010
Professional Pride Security Chicago Heights, IL
Monitored Cameras in high-rise building signed and checked people in and
out the building. Secured clubs, and lounges by conduction searches,
Checked I.D.'s for the correct age limit, monitored the club surroundings
for any forms of violence inside the club. Break-up fights, and write
incident reports. Dispatched security officers to locations of complaints
called in by tenants. I made sure that all information is documented and
given to the officers.
Mail Handler 6/2007-1/2009
Chicago Bulk Mail Center Forest Park, IL
Safety was always the first responsibility due to the noise and machinery
that was around me and my fellow employees. I was always alert for my
safety and for the the safety of others. Dealing with mailing packages that
may contain not only harmful but hazardous material. I've prepared
incoming, and outgoing mail for distribution. Loaded and unloaded from
operating mail processing machines also postal trucks and moved mail around
a mail processing center with hand-pushed carts and hand-pushed forklifts
in effective timely manner. Loaded and operated mail processing, sorted
efficiently.
Customer Service Rep
6/2004 - 5/2006
Apogee Health Partners
Chicago, IL
Handle all in-coming calls, customer inquiries and direct call/complaints
to the appropriate parties. Calm angry callers, locate resources for
problem resolution. Interface daily with internal staff, daily opening of
mail and distributed mail to all departments. I've worked in teams and in a
self-directed environment.