Cover Letter
of
Lew Whiting
Houston, TX 77084
Primary Phone: 281-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
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Dear Hiring Manager:
Please accept this letter and enclosed resume for consideration of the above mentioned position(s). As I am trained and experienced in this field, I am know that I am qualified to perform the job functions as required for this position. As part of my training and experience, I have also gained excellent leadership and management skills that allow me to perform at a higher level and offer increased performance accomplishments. My track record in this field will show that I am a talented and reliable performer with work ethics that would satisfy even the most conservative employer. I deliver on my assignments. I am a team player as well as a team leader. I have learned to work with the most difficult of people and have not only won them over but was able to increase their performance as well. Traveling would not present a problem for me or my family. I am open to different shifts and site locations.
I realize that your company wants to hire the person that best fits the position requirements. However, before you make your final decision, please allow me the opportunity to interview with you so that I can share with you the reasons why hiring me would be the best choice.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Lew Whiting
Resume of
Lew Whiting
3038 Teak Forest Trail
Houston, TX 77084
Primary: 281-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
Objective: To be a part of a company that believes in the growth of America through fair business practices while encouraging continual growth and development from its’ employees to ensure the very best of service(s) and/or goods are delivered to its’ customers or clients. I believe my learned skills and expertise in this field will contribute to this high level work ethic and know that it will be mutually beneficial to both parties.
Summary of Accomplishments:
5 years of successful and progressive surveying experience
6 years of successful shipping/receiving experience
Promoted to Party Chief within the first year of employment
Trained and Certified as a Forklift Operator
Professional Experience:
FORKLIFT OPERATOR Snyder’s-Lance, Houston,TX 2011-Present
Loaded and Unloaded Freight, checked packing list and B.O.L.
Pulled and Checked Outgoing Orders
Operated Sit Down Forklift and Electronic Pallet jack
ORDER SELECTOR Grocery Supply, Houston, TX 2010-2011
Operating Stand-up Forklift, Reach-Truck Forklift, and Electronic Pallet Jack
Pulled Orders, Checked Orders, and Stacked 60-100 lbs. boxes on Pallets
Pulled Orders using voice command Talkman System Working in a Cold Environment
Loaded and unloaded freight on the loading dock
PARTY CHIEF Percheron Surveying, Houston, TX 2008-2009
Coordinated Field Crew conducting boundary, static, topographic, and as-built surveys on various construction projects Maintained Instruments
Maintained Work Truck
Downloaded all field data daily
Worked throughout the state of Texas on various oil and gas pipeline projects
Traveled as required with this position
INSTRUMENT MAN C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates, Houston, TX 2007-2008
Used GPS and conventional instruments
Conducted topographic, static, and boundary surveys on pre and post construction pipeline projects around Texas and Louisiana
Traveled as required with this position
FORKLIFT OPERATOR Adecco Staffing, Houston, TX 2005-2007
Shipping/Receiving: Accepting, Checking, Filling, Picking and Packing Order Slips
INSTRUMENT MAN T.H. Surveying, Houston, TX 2003-2005
Operating GPS and conventional instruments plus a level to run level loops
Conducted topographic, static, and boundary surveys
Maintained Instruments and Work Truck
FORKLIFT OPERATOR Complete Staffing, Houston, TX 2001-2003
Stocking product in Warehouse
Shipping/Receiving: Accepting, Checking, Filling, Picking and Packing Order Slips
STUDENT INTERN City of Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX 1999-2000
Worked as a Construction Inspector on various construction projects
Worked as Survey Tech in design department updating as-built projects
Used conventional instruments as an Instrument Man on pre and post construction projects for the department of Civil Engineering
EDUCATION
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX 1996-2000 Civil Engineering - Undergraduate Courses
Willowridge High School, Missouri City, Texas Graduated 1996
Qualifications/Technical Skills:
Use of Geodemeter robotic, Topcon, Lieca, and Sokkia conventional instruments
Ability to Operate GPS Trimble R7 & R8 models
Certified Forklift Operator: Sit down, Stand up, and Reach forklifts…also electric pallet jacks
Data collectors with total stations, survey controller and survey pro software
Internet savvy and working knowledge of Microsoft office, Auto cad, and SAP software programs
References Available Upon Request