Skilled Trades Pre-Apprentice and Porter

Elijah Henderson

Chicago, IL

Phone: 773-***-****

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EXPERIENCE

Exelon Tools of the Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program (Summer 2026), OakBrook, IL

June - July (2026)

●Successfully completed the Exelon Tools of the Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

●Received hands-on training using hand and power tools.

●Practiced proper construction and utility job site safety.

●Developed foundational skills in the skilled trades.

●Strengthened teamwork, communication, and professional work habits.

Thomas Kia of Highland, Highland, IN - Sales and Service Porter

December - June (2025-2026)

●Safely move and stage customer vehicles throughout the dealership.

●Inspect vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and readiness.

●Coordinate with sales, service, and detailing departments.

●Provide excellent customer service while assisting customers and coworkers.

●Demonstrate strong time management in a fast-paced environment.

●Maintain professionalism and attention to detail while handling a variety of vehicles.

●Adapt quickly to changing priorities and dealership needs.

Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, Chicago, IL - Student

August 2021 - May 2025

●Harvested crops and assisted with daily farm operations.

●Cared for livestock through feeding and routine health checks.

●Safely operated hand and power tools.

●Performed physically demanding work in all weather conditions.

●Demonstrated reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.

Volunteer, Eli’s Cheesecake Booth - Taste of Chicago, Chicago, IL

(2022 - 2023)

●Volunteered during the Taste of Chicago festival in 2022 and 2023.

●Assisted with customer service in a high-volume environment.

●Sold food products and handled cash transactions.

●Worked efficiently as part of a team while maintaining a positive attitude

EDUCATION

Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, Chicago, IL - Degree

Graduated May 2025

Area of Focus:

●Agricultural Finance & Economics

●Animal Science

●Mechanical Technology

●Natural Resources and Environmental Management

Kenndy King Community College, Chicago, IL - Degree

August 2025 - Current

Area of Focus:

●Plumbing

●HVAC

SKILLS

●Customer Service

●Teamwork & Collaboration

●Time Management

●Heavy Lifting

●Hand & Power Tool Experience

●Vehicle Handling

●Automotive Awareness

●Farm & Livestock Experience

●Construction Safety

●Problem Solving

●Communication

●Adaptability

●Reliability

●Attention to Detail

●Outdoor Work Experience

Leadership, Volunteer Experience & Awards

Leadership & Activities

●Football Team Captain (2023-2025)

●National FFA Member

●Leadership Training Program

●Service Learning Project

Awards & Honors

●Defensive Player of the Year (Football) - 2022

●Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)

●Greenhand Degree

LANGUAGES

English

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