MERCEDES MINYARD
********.*.*******@*****.***
Cleveland, Ohio
OBJECTIVE
Flexible, easy-going, and organized Maintenance Technician with considerable knowledge of best maintenance practices.
EDUCATION
Vatterott College – Broadview Heights, Ohio
Anticipated Graduation: May 2016 Building Maintenance Technology - Associates Degree
NCCER certified
Basic HVAC, electrical, carpentry knowledge
Able to read blue prints
Critical thinking skills enhanced
Customer relations abilities increased
Cuyahoga Community College – Highland Hills, Ohio
2013-2014
Took general education courses as an introduction to building maintenance.
Brush High School – South Euclid, Ohio
Graduation: 2013 High School Diploma – Environmental Education Certification
Courses include: Woodshop, Metal-shop, Spanish
Participated in the Horticulture College Tech Prep program
oEducated in the area of care, cultivation and utilization of plants from a commercial, consumer and academic perspective. Understanding of landscaping and design.
EXPERIENCE
Speedway Gas Station Bedford, Ohio
Cashier 2013 – present
Responsible for keeping accurate log of all transactions and cashing out each transaction accurately.
Assisted in keeping convenience store inventory and making sure cooked products were always fresh.
Cleveland Botanical Gardens Cleveland, Ohio
Garden Horticulturalist Grounds Keeper 2011 – 2013
Maintain high standards of care for all plant collections.
Monitor, maintain and enhance assigned gardens.
Lead tours, teach classes and assist in garden outreach and interpretation programs.
SKILLS
Knowledge of general and preventative maintenance procedures aimed at handling both buildings and grounds maintenance.
Extensive knowledge of performing repair and maintenance on equipment and tools
Substantial knowledge of assembling, installing and repairing electrical components and piping systems
Thorough understanding of plumbing activities with a special focus on handling inherent issues inside plumbing areas such as toilets and kitchens
Considerable knowledge of operating manual and power mowers for the purpose of maintaining grounds
Experience snow plowing, landscaping, and general car maintenance