Customer Service Loss Prevention
Resume:
John Nicholson
Conway, SC ****7
*********.******@*******.***
Employment History
Security / Loss Prevention
March 2015-June 2016 Bayview Resort, Myrtle Beach, SC
I patrolled the resort and nearby parking facility for safety, assisted guests with luggage and shuttle transportation, maintained the pool area during the evening hours and carried cash to and from the bank.
Building Materials Associate
February 2014-July 2014 Lowes, Conway, SC
I unloaded and restocked inventory, assisted customers in tools, electrical, plumbing and millwork.
Produce/Lawn & Garden Associate
March 2013-February 2014 Wal-Mart, Conway, SC
I monitored stock levels throughout the day while checking the products to ensure quality and maintaining the cleanliness of our storage areas and provided excellent customer service while in departments and when acting as cashier.
Trainer
October 2010-August 2012 Adecco UAS Inc., Corning, NY
After my official retirement from Corning I was hired back to continue training my replacement.
Scientific Glassblower
1973 to June 2010 Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY
I retired from Corning Incorporated after 37 years of service. My role for the past 32 years was scientific glassblower. This involved using hand skills and a glass lath with natural gas and hydrogen and oxygen to assemble various apparatus. I am skilled at making glass apparatus from complex drawings with tight tolerances.
I ran the lampshop at the Sullivan Park Research and Development Facility which included making and repairing boracillic, quartz, soda lime and some exotic glass apparatus used in ongoing fiber optics experiments as well working directly with the scientists, engineers and technicians to design apparatus to be used in experiments. My responsibilities also included ordering materials and equipment as needed for projects and tracking inventory using People Soft in Corning’s procurement system. I also used E-Tab and E-Tad software to charge out time and materials.
I was honored to aid in the restoration of the 1938 Lindbergh-Carrel Perfusion Pump for Harvard University.
My previous positions in my first 7 years at Corning included hourly laborer, cleaner, hand tooler, machine operator, glass grinder, packer and fork truck driver.
Owner
1995-2003 Neon Designs, Signs & Labels, Horseheads, NY
I set up a neon plant in my home to design and manufacture neon signs from start to finish. I installed and repaired signs with the aid of a 42 foot bucket truck. I designed and cut vinyl letters in house using Sign Lab and Coral Draw as well as Vinyl Master Pro Software. I used Microsoft Word, Excel and QuickBooks software for billing and tracking sales and costs as well as sales tax tracking and payment.
Owner
1974-1978 Nicholson Excavating, Horseheads, NY
I started an excavating business after completing a Heavy Equipment Operator class through the BOCES Adult Education program. I serviced and maintained all of my equipment including a dump truck and bulldozer.
I built a three bedroom ranch log home in 1980. I cleared land with the use of a chain saw and bulldozer, built a large pond, installed septic system, shingled roof, did electrical wiring, plumbing and installed a coal and propane boilers. I have also installed veneer brick, concrete floors and built pole barns and wood decks. I am a self-taught stick and MIG welder.
Other Experience
Coordinated the Biker’s for Babies fundraising event for the March of Dimes in Painted Post, NY for 5 consecutive years
Member of American Scientific Glassblowers Society
Amherst Training Associates Inc. Continuing Education Program – Incident Command Program, 24-Hour Hazardous Materials Specialist, Lab Safety, Safe Handling Compressed Gases, Lockout Tagout Authorization, Back Safety, Problem Solving Skills, Communications and Group Dynamics and Diversity Training.
Currently hold South Carolina Standard driver’s license.
Previously held New York State Class A driver’s license with tow truck endorsement.
Knowledgeable in Crane and Hoist Rigging.
Trained in basic firemanship, driving fire trucks and pump operation. Spent 16 years in 2 different volunteer fire departments.
Currently hold South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit and have held concealed weapons permit in New York State from 1974 to present.
Obtained private pilot license for single engine aircraft in 1987.
Served as the event coordinator for the Corning/Painted Post area Bikers for Babies fundraising event for the March of Dimes from 2008-2012.
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