James E. Washington
Tallahassee, FL *****
******.************@*****.***
• To secure a position with a reputable company that will allow me to utilize my technical and communication skills to assist with the continued growth of the company. Work Experience
Underground Utility Locator
Campus Communications Group-Tallahassee, FL
January 2024 to Present
• Locate, identify, and mark underground utilities before construction or other projects in the area begin.
• Analyzing blueprints and maps to determine where construction projects will take place.
• Using magnetic, radar and electrical equipment to locate lines.
• Operate small to medium sized vehicles and direct traffic away from the work site.
• Document any irregularities, enforce separations requirements and provide customer support.
• Compiling gathered data and prepared images into professional reports.
• Work directly with contractors
One of my accomplishments that I consider significant is that I assisted in the verification process for a fiber our company bought. I assisted in verifying vault/handhold location, size of vault and the contents therein. The fiber purchased amounted to forty five miles. Utility Locate Technician
USIC-Tallahassee, FL
February 2023 to December 2023
• Locate, identify, and mark underground utilities before construction or other projects in the area begin.
• Analyzing blueprints and maps to determine where construction projects will take place.
• Using magnetic, radar and electrical equipment to locate lines.
• Operate small to medium sized vehicles and direct traffic away from the work site.
• Document any irregularities, enforce separations requirements and provide customer support.
• Compiling gathered data and prepared images into professional reports.
• Work directly with contractors
Junior Chef
Holiday Inn Express and Suites-Tallahassee, FL
November 2022 to February 2023
• Ensured that all dishes are cooked well and presented in an aesthetically pleasing way.
• Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
• Oversee all kitchen operations.
• Handled food deliveries, processing items and accurately placing into inventory.
• Used Excel to keep track of inventory.
• Provided excellent customer service to dinning guest. Skilled Laborer
Action Labor and Staffing Connection-Tallahassee, FL December 2020 to November 2022
• Operated equipment like drills, pneumatic hammers, shovels
• Shoveled cement and other materials into portable cement mixers to pour and spread concrete.
• Assisted with digging holes to locate areas of pipes
• Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
• Used hand tools to spread gravel, asphalt and other materials over surfaces. Construction Site Cleaner/Door Framer
Shaffield Building Specialties-Tallahassee, FL
November 2021 to July 2022
• Cleaned Construction Site after finished projects
• Assisted in commercial door framing
• Assisted in projects that consisted of digging ditches or trenches to locate pipes
• Used measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths and heights Independent Contractor
Doordash Inc-Tallahassee, FL
November 2019 to November 2021
• Transported a wide range of commodities according to transit routes and timeframes.
• Communicated with dispatchers regarding delivery details such as drop-off points, addresses, phone numbers, and names of customers.
• Communicated with merchants in regard to order pickup. Education
College in Business Management
American InterContinental University-Online
October 2019 to October 2020
Skills
• Ability to operate tools and machinery
• Familiarity with safety protocols
• Proficiency in math and reading
• Proficiency in the use of technology
• Problem-solver
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Kitchen Experience (10+ years)