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Paul Taylor

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Springfield Gardens, NY, 11434

SUMMARY

Meticulous Worker with more than 30 years work experience as a Maintenance professional. Organized, diligent and skilled in handling multiple cleaning and repair projects simultaneously.

SKILLS

Plumbing

OSHA Certified

OSHA regulatory compliance

Construction Workers Union Local 737

Strong work ethic

Construction machinery operation

Production line/assembly line forklift experience

Manual labor skills

Tiling

Pipe laying

Carpentry expertise

English/Spanish fluency

Leadership

Forklift driving

Equipment maintenance

Hand tool operations

Site preparation

EXPERIENCE

Sales Associate

New York, NY

Macy’s Super Store/Nov 2013 to Mar 2014

Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs

Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences

Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices

Responded to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner

Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner

Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area

Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in the store

Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business

Sales Associate

Queens, NY

ADT Security Services / May 2009 to Nov 2013

Demonstrated success primarily selling high-end integrated security solutions including access control, CCTV systems, and commercial and residential alarm systems

Assessed customer needs through detailed questioning and presented products to fill those requirements

Collaborated with team to develop effective, winning sales strategies

Followed up with recent sales customers to establish working relationships and brand loyalty

Negotiated sales prices with potential buyers to elicit best profit margins for company

Finalized paperwork for sales and service policies to lock in new customers

Educated customers on product and service offerings

Weeded out unlikely prospects quickly and redirected time and efforts to potential customers

Construction Worker

Queens, NY

Granite Construction Inc./ Jan 2009 to Nov 2011

Erected and dismantled temporary bracing, shoring and scaffolding to support crew needs.

Sustained safety protocol by ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and materials.

Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.

Retrieved materials, tools and equipment from trucks and delivered to skilled workers.

Installed and repaired roofs, flashings and surfaces.

Managed pre-inspections, site supervision, site measurements, scheduling and equipment management.

Assisted large crews in erecting, repairing and the wrecking of buildings and bridges.

Performed heavy labor such as ditch digging, paving and hauling.

Grout Technician

New York, NY

City Group/ Jan 1998 to Jan 2009

Mixed and laid concrete to raise top of manhole to the street level.

Arranged and stored materials, machines, tools and equipment.

Assisted in caulking pipe joints to properly seal each one.

Used grouting trowels to apply grout between joints of bricks and tiles.

Retrieved materials, tools and equipment from trucks and delivered to skilled workers.

Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.

Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on proper techniques and safety.

Custodial Worker

New York, NY

East Coast Maintenance/ Jan 1995 to Jan 1998

Safely operated equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers and carpet machines

Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain appearance and remove scratches.

Emptied all trash cans and replaced liners, disposing of all refuse in proper receptacles for garbage and recycling collections.

Cleaned public restrooms, including scrubbing sinks, toilets, countertops and mirrors to mitigate germs and risk of illness.

Maintained all janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend life and avoid malfunctions.

Handled, used and stored hazardous chemical cleaners correctly to prevent injury or illness.

Steam cleaned and shampooed carpets to prolong life of fibers and boost color.

Forklift Operator

Brooklyn, NY

Freeman Plastics/ Jan 1982 to Jan 1990

Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.

Reviewed equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.

Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes in a safe and efficient manner.

Maneuvered the forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.

Pulled and prepared product for shipment to ensure exact quantity and type of product is loaded.

Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.

Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School Diploma

Alexander Hamilton High School 1976

Elmsford, NY

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