Construction Laborer Forklift Operator

JUAN M. MERINO

**** ******** *****, *** ** Annandale, Virginia 22003

703-***-**** *************@*******.***

SUMMARY

Highly skilled and dependable professional with a wide variety of work experience and a strong work ethic. Experienced bartender and certified server/seller with excellent customer service skills.

EXPERIENCE

Quinceñera Forever, Fairfax VA March 2016 – Present Bartender/Server

Prepare drinks and provide excellent customer service.

Keep glasses, bar equipment, and working areas clean. Sunrise Senior Living, Bethesda, MD June 2016 – Present Maintenance Assistant

Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the residents.

Conduct inspections and preform general maintenance and repairs on building.

Respond to emergency requests and resolve minor plumbing, air conditioning, heating and electrical issues.

American Legion Post 177, Fairfax VA July 2007 – Present Banquet Server

Set up for events including weddings, funerals and graduations.

Provide excellent customer service to members and event guests.

Perform general building maintenance.

Country Club of Fairfax, Fairfax VA May 2007 – January 2016 Banquet Bartender/ Server

Prepare drinks and serve food for private events.

Provide excellent customer service to country club members and guests.

Keep glasses, bar equipment, and working areas clean. Sun’s Carpet & Floor, Inc., Lorton, VA December 2009 – June 2012 & May 2014 – 2016 Forklift Operator & Delivery Driver

Loaded and unloaded products from trailers using forklift trucks and other equipment.

Managed large order inquiries and deliveries in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area.

Ensured all deliveries arrived on-schedule and were properly recorded. Tech Painting Co., Alexandria, VA July 2012 – February 2014 Commercial Painter

Painted a variety of commercial spaces including hospitals, office buildings and garages.

Prepared surfaces for painting.

Lane Construction Corporation, Vienna, VA June 2008 – November 2009 Construction Laborer

Used heavy machinery move materials and dig trenches and ditches.

Installed electrical components in different projects. Rail Works System, Inc., Vienna, VA April 2007 – May 2008 Construction Laborer

Worked underground on metro construction project around the Dulles Airport.

Followed company and industry safety rules, practices and procedures. Shoppers Food Warehouse, Burke, VA October 2005 – March 2007 Clerk Associate

Kept shelves neat, organized, labeled and well-stocked with products.

Ensured a sanitary and safe environment for the customers. Self-Employed, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil March 2004 – September 2005 Independent Contractor, Painter & Carpenter

Prepared and painted a variety of surfaces, residential and commercial spaces.

Constructed, installed, and repaired structures and fixtures. EDUCATION

Professional Bartending School, Arlington, VA

Bartending Certification, Techniques of Alcohol Management Certified Server/Seller American Safety & Health Institute

Basic First Aid (valid through 11/2020)

Sun Carpets & Floors, Lorton, VA

Forklift Operator Course & Certificate

San Antonio de Padua High School, Lima, Peru

High School Diploma

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