Samuel Ross
Chicago
Summary
Adaptable Temp Worker known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in quick learning, adaptability to varying work environments, and effective time management. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operations in diverse settings. Additionally, I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Temp Worker
Instaworks gigs
Chicago
01.2025 - Current
- Broke down boxes for garbage and recycling.
- Assisted with set up for social events and food deliveries.
- Greeted visitors in a friendly manner and provided general information about the organization's services or products.
- Supported operations by keeping supplies organized and stocked.
Art Business Owner
Heru Conscious Creations
Chicago
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with clients to develop custom artwork that met their needs.
- Promoted artwork through online platforms such as Etsy or Instagram.
- Fostered productive, professional working relationships with fellow craftspeople, vendors and media representatives.
- Maintained inventory of art supplies such as canvases, frames, brushes, paper.
- Brainstormed with marketing and creative personnel to design high-quality images and illustrations for custom projects.
- Organized and participated in art exhibitions to showcase work.
Custodian
United States Postal Service, USPS
Chicago
06.2014 - 07.2020
- Inspecting buildings for safety hazards or damages that need to be addressed; reporting any issues to management immediately.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
- Stripped, sealed and polished floors.
- Handled, labeled, and safely stored various hazardous chemicals and solutions to prevent injuries.
- Inspected exterior and interior of building for service issues and reported damages and needed repairs to supervisor.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and serviced regularly according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Set up and removed furniture, equipment and supplies required for meetings and special events.
- Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly stored after use.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Requisitioned supplies or equipment for cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
Construction Laborer
Ross's Constructions
Chicago
03.2010 - 06.2012
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Mixed cement with sand or water to create mortar for bricklaying applications.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Measured dimensions for foundations or other structures prior to pouring concrete or erecting walls.
- Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Unloaded trucks with supplies for construction projects.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used onsite.
- Provided support to skilled tradespeople including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians.
Plane Captain
United States Navy, Boatswain's Mate
Chicago
07.2003 - 07.2007
- Performed post-flight inspections upon landing to check for any discrepancies or malfunctions that may have occurred during flight time.
- Inspected the exterior of the plane regularly to identify potential issues such as loose panels or damage from hail storms.
- Conducted preflight inspections of the aircraft and its components, including fuel levels, oil pressure, and engine temperatures.
- Maintained proficiency in field to maximize personnel and passenger safety.
- Coordinated with ground crews regarding fueling requirements and other maintenance activities.
- Supervised aircraft taxiing operations to ensure safety of passengers during departure and arrival times.
- Kept detailed logs of all maintenance activities performed on the plane.
Education
Associate of Science - Mathematics And Science
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL01-2012
Skills
- Supply restocking
- Event setup
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety inspections
- Problem solving
- General maintenance
- Organization skills
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Adaptable to change
- Professional and mature
- Reception duties
- Product ordering
- Vendor relations
- Research skills
- Office equipment operation
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Business communication
- Reliability
- Self motivation
- Continuous improvement
- Bookkeeping
Timeline
Temp Worker
Instaworks gigs
01.2025 - Current
Art Business Owner
Heru Conscious Creations
01.2023 - 01.2024
Custodian
United States Postal Service, USPS
06.2014 - 07.2020
Construction Laborer
Ross's Constructions
03.2010 - 06.2012
Plane Captain
United States Navy, Boatswain's Mate
07.2003 - 07.2007
Associate of Science - Mathematics And Science
Prairie State College
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