walter wardlaw
New Castle, DE *****
******.*********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Versatile shift supervisor with 2+ years of experience in housekeeping and sanitation, recognized for promoting safety and team morale in high-pressure environments. Proven leadership skills demonstrated through effective supervision and training of staff. Experienced in quality control from previous roles in plastic manufacturing and logistics. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and operational efficiency.
Willing to relocate to: Elkton, MD
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Shift Supervisor
Cleaning Contractor Sizemore Housekeeping Inc.-New Castle, DE November 2022 to January 2025
I been working at Sizemore for 26 months,I started out as a restroom cleaner,sanitation,and Warehouse clean up,,I got promoted to Supervisor position in July 2024,,because of hard work and paying attention to detail,I was a fun person to work with and I was well liked by my staff,I was big on Safety Hazzards, I was very Direct and Punctual,I informed my crew to perform their duties safely and report any Safety issues to me immediately.
Plastic Manufacturing
ZacrosAmerica-Glasgow, DE
July 2022 to November 2022
Plastic Manufacturing,Plastic container inspections,checking containers for any cracks,damage or other deficiencies
Tutor/Instructional Aide,High School 9-12 grade
Department of Education, DOE-Smyrna, DE
October 2015 to January 2022
Tutor, helped inmates achieve their GED or HS Diploma,I taught Math,English,Biology,Algebra and other Subjects
UPS Package Handler
UPS-Newark, DE
June 1996 to April 1998
Preload,I loaded UPS Trucks,Unload, unloaded packages off Trailers,scanned packages on the conveyor belt
Housekeeping
Christiana Hospital-Newark, DE
June 1995 to August 1996
I vacuumed offices,emptied trash cans,Window cleaner,cleaned and sanitized restrooms,Hazmat,I cleaned up Blood,,emptied hazardous waste bags,
Education
12 grade,High School Diploma in Basic English and Basic Nath Christiana High School-Newark, DE
September 1987 to June 1991
Delaware Technical Community College Certificate of Forklift/Operations 6/22/2022 Skills
• Leadership
• Communication skills
• Machine operation
• Teamwork
• Supervising Experience
• Customer service
• High School Teaching Skills (7 years)
• Mail Sorting, (1 year)
• Safe work practices
• Hospitality
• Paying Attention to detail
Military Service
Branch: United States Army
Service Country: United States
Rank: Specialist
December 1991 to April 1995
Platoon Squad leader,Infantry foot soldier,Grunt, Bradley Tank Driver carrying 6-8 Dismounts also known as foot soldiers
Commendations:
ARCOM medal and CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT for best Tank Driver and crew in the Battalion Medal award andCERIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT for Successful Completion of Delaware Veteran treatment Court Certifications and Licenses
5 for 4 Skills Certificate program
June 2022 to Present
OSHA safety, Scissor lift operator safety,Flagger and Forklift ValidDriver's License,clean driving record
Additional Information
Honorable Discharged with a DD214