Joseph Knee Jr.
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EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University
B.S. in Biology with a focus in Genetics
Research assistant with Dr. Mary Menachery in column chromatography and mass spectromy
Attended University Honors Program Coursework throughout degree.
EMPLOYMENT
7D Industries Window Division January 2021-Present
Specialty Window Worker
Ability to identify different glass types (low-energy, clear, single/double/triple strength, tempered, etc…)
Knowledge of various windows (comfort/select, ultra, double low-energy, triple pane, etc…) and how they are built
Experience with software that allows various shapes to be achieved (ovals, octagons, traps, circle tops, etc…) but can hand cut when necessary
Application of correct spacer efficiently and properly according to specifications
Building and implementation of specialty items such as grid work or breather installation
Setting heat and press to ensure a quality seal before gas is added
Properly labelling and transport product to next department
Aided in building of vinyl frames for window and patio doors as well as preparing product for shipping (wrapping/labelling)
DuCo Ceramics January 2020-March 2020
Inspector/Packer
Turcoed products off the line for product integrity and possible record
Used various measuring equipment (scales, micrometers, etc...) To ensure products were to consumer's specifications
Ensured product counts were correct
Ensured packaging was intact and neat
Input completed orders into computer - double checking invoice orders
Moved full pallets off the floor to shipping via electric pallet jack
PPC Lubricants August 2017-June 2019
DEF Line Production Associate/Custodial-Maintenance/Blender
General and industrial cleaning of warehouse and offices
Maintenance and repair of machines, equipment, and storied racking system
Organize as well as inventory products necessary for production and packing
Physical production of Diesel Exhaust Fluid through our blending processes
Load and unload trailers with forklift
Certified forklift operator.
Handyman Services May 1986-Present
Self-employed/Construction
Met with clients and visually inspected items to understand their needs for repair or maintenance
Provided clients with a tentative quote of costs and information regarding procurement of materials
After all work is completed, calculated final costs incurred on projects, created bills and presented them to clients
Contacted suppliers to determine if all materials are available and look for alternatives for unavailable items
Performed a variety of repair and maintenance duties such as electrical, plumbing, installed drywall, fixed roofs and walls, and painted a variety of indoors and outdoors applications
Followed up with clients to determine if any further services may be needed or if the work already performed has lasted
Supervised crews of four to eight workers.
Schwann’s Home Services October 2012-November 2013
Route Sales Representative
Oversaw, supervised and built sales routes in designated area and significantly grew market shares
Listened to and resolved customers' complaints regarding products or services
Established sales quotas, new product distribution expectations, growth and innovation, developing customer relationships
Informed regular customers of new products or services and price changes
Presented products and other related information to clients to gain sales and establish accounts
Quoted prices and credit terms, prepared sales contracts, planned and prepared sales presentations
Estimated date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of delivery schedules
Collected money from customers, made change, and recorded transactions on customer receipts
Wrote customer orders and sales contracts according to company guidelines
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania January 1997-April 2011
Residential Services Worker
Supervised crews of eight to sixteen individuals to ensure compliance with state and federal guidlines.
Wrote, implemented, evaluated, and instructed individual support plans
Attended to the physical, mental, social, psychological, and emotional needs of the individuals
Developed relationships with clients who have emotional and behavioral disorders