Grounds Maintenance Home Houston

Shannon Smith

****************@*****.*** 832-***-**** Houston, TX

SUMMARY

Seasoned professional with 17 years of diverse experience, including grounds maintenance and carpentry, seeking a role in Broadcast Journalism. Skilled in story ideation, reporting, and pagination from tenure as Assistant Campus Editor at a university paper. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, underpinning a strong foundation for a transition into broadcasting.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cy-Fair ISD Houston, TX

Groundskeeper Aug 2012 - Present

• Maintain pristine conditions of lawns and gardens, ensuring visually appealing outdoor spaces.

• Contribute to the enhancement of property aesthetics and value through diligent groundskeeping activities. Houston ISD Houston, TX

Carpenter Journeyman Mar 2007 - Oct 2011

• Executed a variety of carpentry tasks utilizing an extensive toolkit, ensuring all projects met quality standards.

• Operated and maintained general mill equipment, adhering to safety protocols.

• Managed and upheld the condition of carpentry tools, facilitating consistent work performance. Paradise Funeral Home Houston, TX

Groundskeeper Jun 2006 - Jan 2009

• Maintained the aesthetic appeal and serenity of the grounds through meticulous landscaping and floral arrangements.

• Facilitated respectful funeral set-ups, ensuring a dignified atmosphere for services. The Herald (University Paper) Houston, TX

Assistant Campus Editor May 2006 - Aug 2006

• Collaborated with team members to produce a consistent weekly publication, ensuring timely and relevant content distribution.

• Acquired hands-on experience in pagination, contributing to the layout and design of the publication.

• Generated and developed story concepts, while also engaging in reporting and overseeing the weekly paper's pagination process.

EDUCATION

Texas Southern University

Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Houston, TX

Aug 2006

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