Machine Operator Office
Resume:
WALTER K. ELDRIDGE, III.
CHICAGO, IL. 60628
******************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a financially secure future within a company where an opportunity exits to grow and to provide support to my co-workers.
EMPLOYMENT:
Women's Resource Assistance Program (WRAP), Inc March 2006 – May 2011
Transportation/Facilities Coordinator
Responsibilities: Providing transportation to clients, staff to and from job fairs, program events, and other appointments as necessary. Ensure that members of the Teen Reach Program arrive to and from the WRAP for daily counseling sessions. Oversaw the management of the main office including the purchase and distribution of various supplies/equipment for the day-to-day operation of the main office as well as ensuring that the office was maintained to present an orderly and professional environment for clients. Responsible for all pick-up, delivery and inventory of all supplies, parcels, appliances, computer software, office furniture and donations to WRAP. Responsible for the coordination of all in-house program events, including set up of equipment and providing refreshment. Provided support for issues related to maintenance of facility equipment.
United Parcel Service June 2001 – February 2006
Parcel Handler
Responsibilities: Sorted parcels for shipment, according to destination or other classification and places and ensured that they were loaded onto the correct trucks. Also responsible for sorting and loading heavy equipment such as tractors, airplane parts, axels, etc., according to the destination or other classification and places and ensuring that they were loaded onto the correct trucks.
Hands Without Guns August 1998 – May 2001
Youth Counselor
Responsibilities: Providing crisis intervention to youth to prevent potential crises and to de-escalate existing crises. Conducts investigations and analysis of personal, family and social problems. Records individual client's personal history, problems and the particular actions recommended or taken. Refers individuals to appropriate agencies and programs needed by the client. Follows through on referrals to ensure that appropriate services are provided. Works with family and friends of clients to advise of problems and gain support.
Dynamic Metals Corporation July 1997– July 1998
General Laborer
Responsibilities: Assisted machine operator with loading of raw material into the skiver for finishing, and unloading the finished product for shipping. Duties also included shipping and receiving to unload heavy materials to be inventoried and stocked within the warehouse, and to also set up machinery with material whenever requested by utilizing a forklift.
Self-Employed January 1984 – Present
Construction/Home Improvement
Responsibilities: Maintained financial security by utilizing various skills such as interior design, lawn care, livery service, snow removal, minor masonry repair, and counseling. Performed tasks involving physical labor for building, construction projects, and demolition. Cleaned and prepared sites, dug trenches, cleaned up rubble and debris. Painted surfaces using brushes, spray gun, or rollers. Sanded surfaces between coats and polishes final coat to specified finish. Washed and treated surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations. Mixed and matched colors of paint, stain, or varnish. Filled cracks, holes, and joints with caulk putty, plaster, or other filler, using caulking gun or putty knife. Read work order or received instructions from supervisor or homeowner. Removed fixtures, such as pictures and electric switch covers, from walls prior to painting. Smoothed surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machine.
Tootsie Roll Industries July 1989 – January 1993
Sanitation/Shipping and Receiving/Packer
Responsibilities: Removal of oil, "lost candy", etc. within the plant and on the work floor for sanitary and safety purposes. Assembled and packed boxes along the belt line for sealing and eventual shipping, ensuring that they conformed to company standards. Operated a forklift removing finished bulk to the warehouse for shipment.
EDUCATION:
Major--Psychology
Western Illinois University
1981-1983
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Army R.O.T.C.
Fort Knox, KY.
May-July 1982
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:
Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Internet, Windows XP.
AFFILIATIONS:
Phi Beta Sigma
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