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Ignore the strange format, I will have this typed in word and formatted properly but this is a rough draft I have on my smartphone. The job I'm applying for is an equipment operator/ laborer at a hazardoes waste facility. I know my profile section is bad, I need help fixing that, also need to make the while thing read more fluently, remove/ edit anything out of place or dosnt belong. I dont know if my volunteer work belongs or not, ect.. any advice you have to improve this resume is helpful. Also I am not sending this, I plan to apply in person so I can hopefully hand it directly to the manager .. should i still include a cover letter? Thanks a lot for reading.
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Address
City state zip
Phone
Email
Profile
Strong leader with professional attitude
Versatile skill set with experience operating several types of machinery
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Quick problem solver and strong learning abilities
Qualifications
OSHA forklift operator license
24 hour HAZWOPER training course
10 hour OSHA construction outreach training course
CPR and First aid Certification
Certanteed master shingle applicator certification
Valid Chauffeur license
Professional experience
Aaa construction company: April 2014-Present
Skilled laborer
Operating roofers buggy to transport materials onto roof tops and around job sites, and to dump loads of debris
Proficient use of hand and power tools including various saws, drills, grinders, nail guns, staple guns, and compressors
Constantly thinking, taking presice measurements, and adding/subtracting fractions and whole numbers quickly and accurately
Proven ability to complete physically demanding tasks in a fast paced environment and in inclement weather conditions
Expirence working safely around cranes and other heavy equipment
Experience working around asbestos and other safety hazards
Aaa moving & storage company: August 2013-April 2014
Forklift operator/ General laborer
Organizing, stacking, and unstacking storage vaults weighing up to 800 pounds
Stacking and loading cardboard and paper bales weighing up to 1000 pounds
Transporting materials between two storage levels and throughout three warehouses
Operating plastic granulator and cardboard baler
Inspecting, separating, and preparing items for shipping or delivery according to detailed inventories
Promoted from laborer to operator
Operated Bobcat Skid-Steer loader to lift, dig, level, and carry materials
Operated mini track loader with bucket, fork, and auger attachments
Operated several zero turn riding mowers
Operated a variety of gas and electric power tools including chain saws, trimmers, blowers, and weed eaters
Safely loaded, secured, transported, and unloaded equipment and materials
Consistently completed tasks on strict schedules without supervision
Volunteer work
Leon's Triathlon:2013 & 2014
Built scaffolds, set up booths, passed out pamphlets and drinks
Pop warner youth football league: 2012 & 2013
Assistant coach on youth football teams of over 30 kids ages 10-12
YMCA: 2012 & 2013
Instructor at youth basketball camp with over 30 kids ages 10-12
Education
Graduate of aaa High School: Class of 2012
I'd keep the volunteering but I wouldn't put ages, "youths" can be fine. I always put a cover letter. If they read it or not that is up to them but just to be safe I always have one.
If i completely remove the profile section, would just having qualifications, experience, and education be adequate length or should I try to add another section?
I've read a couple of articles stating the hiring manager was impressed by volunteer work done by a candidate, which helped them get their foot in the door. They had included it in their resume. I would keep it in.
You may be in a field where layoffs are not uncommon, and if that's the case, three jobs in the past two years would probably not be a problem.
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