Samuel Austin
Indianapolis
Summary
A compassionate and self-driven professional seeking a challenging position to enhance my current skills, work ethic, and abilities. Well-versed in keeping business operations cost-effective and customer satisfaction high. History of working alone or with performance-oriented team to complete weekly jobs. Experienced Handyman with 30+ years of experience in commercial and residential maintenance. Outstanding skills in carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Friendly and always willing to go extra mile to deliver satisfaction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-Employed / Landscaper and Carpentry
A&S Landscaping
01.1998 - Current
- Mow and trim lawns
- Trim shrubs and cultivated gardens
- Repair concrete and asphalt walks and driveways
- Paint
- Haul and spread topsoil
- Landscaping designs and grounds
- Connected, soldered and squared pipes, using solder paste, solder, torch, vice and level
- Selected, assembled and installed fixtures, such as tub, sink, toilet and shower fixtures
- Constructed and repaired structural woodwork and equipment in establishment, working from blueprints, drawings and oral instructions
- Built, repaired and installed counters, cabinets, benches, flooring, doors, building framework and trim
- Installed glass in windows, doors, and partitions.
Commercial Driver Technician
City of Indianapolis – Sign Ground Marker Department
01.2007 - 01.2018
- Installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings
- Fabricator, problem solving, welding
- Moves and loads supplies and materials heavy equipment operator
- Performs emergency response activities such as: clean-up, traffic control, lane closures, placement of signs, and erecting barricades
- Performs equipment maintenance such as: minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspection
- Winter operations duties including snow and ice removal
- Performs miscellaneous tasks
- Performs related job duties assigned.
Funeral Service Professional
Stuart Mortuary, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2018
- Providing consolation to the client families and noting them their requirements for funeral
- Removal of the deceased from the place of death and transported to the funeral home
- Assist with dressing of deceased
- Providing transportation services for family members to the service location
- Providing transportation of the deceased to the funeral home, burial location
- Knowledge of arranging for funeral procedures and performing last rites
- Performs a variety of tasks during funerals and visitations to assist funeral directors and ensures that services run smoothly as planned
- Directs calls to appropriate team members
- Greets and receives client families and/or other persons entering the office for information and assistance
- Ability to arrange for cemetery passes and transporting deceased from the hospital to the final resting place
- Ability to empathize with the grieving family and administering final wish of the deceased
- Assists the Funeral Director in the movement of the casketed deceased and other related paraphernalia in and out of the visitation area, funeral home chapel, church or other place of service
- Drives the hearse, family limousine or other vehicle in the funeral cortege and/or other funeral related activities.
Commercial Driver
City of Lawrence, Indiana
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Delivers products to customers which may include assistance with unloading, ensuring delivery of ticket with material
- Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and HD Supply policies and procedures
- Plans route to and from customers' businesses and adjusts for traffic and/or construction
- Loads truck with daily deliveries
- Unloads product at customer’s site.
Education
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
MId-America College of Funeral Services
Jeffersonville, Indiana12.2020
Associate of Arts -
Holy Cross College And Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN12.1992
Diploma -
John Adams High School
01.1989
Skills
- Stellar attendance record
- Excellent driving skills and record
- Good organizational and communication skills
- Compliant with employer regulations and standards
- Committed to completing projects on time and within or under budget
- Responsible and Punctual
- Time Management
- Takes pride is quality work and detail oriented
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Certification
- Certified Crematory Operator, Mid-America College of Funeral Services, 01/01/19
- Certified Crematory Arranger, Mid-America College of Funeral Services, 01/01/19
- SOAR Certified, 01/01/19
- Class A Certified Driver’s License, Valid
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Commercial Driver Technician
City of Indianapolis – Sign Ground Marker Department
01.2007 - 01.2018
Commercial Driver
City of Lawrence, Indiana
01.2005 - 01.2007
Funeral Service Professional
Stuart Mortuary, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2018
Self-Employed / Landscaper and Carpentry
A&S Landscaping
01.1998 - Current
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
MId-America College of Funeral Services
Associate of Arts -
Holy Cross College And Notre Dame
Diploma -
John Adams High School
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