JOHN STEPHENSON
**** ******** ****, ***********, ******* 30534
**************@*****.*** or ***.*****************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking full time employment in a work-related field within a company utilizing my existing skills and experience while offering opportunities for career growth based upon performance and proven potential.
WORK HISTORY:
2010-present Subway / Dawsonville, Georgia – Sandwich Artist
● Team member in preparing food, serving customers, baking bread, baking cookies, use of cash register, cleaning and washing dishes. One of four responsible for counts and money drops.
2009-2010 Phillips Correctional Facility / Print Shop: Buford, Georgia – Typesetter Graphic Arts Department
● Responsible for typesetting Business Cards, Envelopes, Letterheads, Panel Cards, Fold Over Cards and Forms for various agencies and schools throughout the state of Georgia
● Experience in the use of Mac Pc with In Design and Photo Shop
2006-2008 Phillips Correctional Facility / Education Department: Buford, Georgia -- Human Resources Clerk
● Taught Basic Computer Skills, Typing, Resume Writing, including Cover Letters and Thank You Letters
● Instructed students in the Federal Bonding Program & Work Opportunity Tax Credit
● Taught interview techniques and job search methods
● Experience in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
2002-2006 Phillips Correctional Facility / Library: Buford, Georgia – General Office Clerk
● Trained co-workers and supervised personnel
● Processed all library books and kept written accessions log book
● Responsible for inventories & ordering of office and book repair supplies
● Experienced with word processor
1992-2002 Georgia Department of Corrections: Atlanta, Georgia – General Building Maintenance
● Responsible for minor welding, soldering or brazing and trouble-shooting & repair of electrical and plumbing
● Supervised and trained others in the field of General Building Maintenance
● Experience in welder, plasma cutter, soldering iron and electrician tools
● Experience in metal fabrication and metal refinishing
EXPERTISE: Supervise and training others
Trouble-shooting and performing routine repairs of General Maintenance
Operation of machinery and tools
Knowledge in most construction / trade fields (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, minor auto mechanics, painting, tree surgeon)
ABILITIES: Experienced in set-up and service of equipment
Assemble products and parts
Typing and basic computer skills
STRENGTHS: Adjust easily to new environments and eager to learn additional skills
Punctual, dependable, flexible and self motivated
Work well independently or with others as a team
Posses a strong work ethic no matter the task and committed to quality work
EDUCATION: 1988 – Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center: Jackson, Georgia – GED
1998 – Scott Correctional Facility: Hardwick, Georgia – Electrical Trade School Certification (97 GPA)
2007 – Middle Georgia Technical College: Warner Robbins, Georgia – General Office Clerk Certification
2008 – Middle Georgia Technical College: Warner Robbins, Georgia – Human Resources Certification
2010 – Georgia Work Ready Certification – National Gold Certification