Tracy Grahl
Goshen
Summary
Dedicated custodian skilled in surface sanitization, equipment operation, and inventory management. Committed to maintaining cleanliness and ensuring safety compliance while delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
Bethel University
Mishawaka
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness in classrooms and common areas across campus facilities.
- Operated cleaning equipment to ensure efficient surface sanitization.
- Removed trash and recyclable materials from designated areas daily.
- Reported maintenance issues to ensure timely repairs throughout the university.
- Collaborated with staff to manage inventory of cleaning supplies effectively.
- Followed safety protocols while handling chemicals and cleaning agents diligently.
- Contributed to a positive environment by providing friendly service to students and staff.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Maintaining an organized storage area for custodial supplies and equipment; ordering additional items when needed.
Student accounts cashier
Bethel University
Mishawaka
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at campus dining locations.
- Handled cash, credit, and digital payments accurately during service hours.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service experiences.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly and professionally during busy periods.
- Provided training support to new cashiers on operational procedures.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Tool Crib Attendant
Thor Motor Coach
Bristol
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed inventory levels for tools and equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Distributed tools and supplies to production staff, ensuring timely access for operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of tool storage areas to maintain organization and safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper tool handling and safety procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of tool usage and inventory transactions for auditing purposes.
- Controlled tools inventory and ordered new supplies to meet expected demand, replacing broken, or outdated tooling.
- Marked and identified tools and equipment using identification tag, stamps or electric marking tools.
- Maintained storage lists, files, and logs for effective control of tooling.
- Ordered parts and supplies to support maintenance team and production operations.
- Received, stored and issued items such as dies, gauges, and fixtures.
- Operated a computer system to enter data related to the receipt, distribution, tracking and return of materials in the inventory system.
Para Professional
Middlebury Community Schools
Middlebury
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and student engagement strategies.
- Supported students with special needs during lessons and activities.
- Prepared instructional materials and organized classroom resources effectively.
- Monitored student progress and communicated updates to educators regularly.
- Provided behavioral support to students, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
Lunch attendant
Middlebury Community Schools
Middlebury
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided assistance to students during meals and recess.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining areas and classrooms.
- Collaborated with staff to create a welcoming environment for students.
- Monitored student behavior, addressing issues promptly and effectively.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment at the end of each shift.
- Assisted other staff members in completing tasks as needed.
- Opened and closed establishment on time with proper setup and procedure.
Preschool teacher
New Life Church
Bristol
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Planned and implemented engaging lesson plans for preschool curriculum.
- Maintained a safe and welcoming classroom environment for all students.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and needs.
- Developed age-appropriate assessment tools to track developmental milestones.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
Wire Harness Assembler
Equalizer Systems
Elkhart
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Assembled wire harnesses for various electronic applications.
- Operated tools and equipment for wire cutting and crimping.
- Conducted quality checks to ensure compliance with standards.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to enhance safety.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams to determine wire harness assembly requirements.
- Stripping away insulation from the ends of wires prior to termination.
- Test assembled wire harnesses for proper operation with test equipment such as multimeters.
- Cutting various types of insulation tubing to specified lengths.
- Soldering connections when necessary.
Valance assembly/Prep/Final Finisher
REV Recreation Group
Elkhart
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Created fabric valances and installed to cover windows in units with shade attached
- Cut wood to make valances
- Measured fabric
- installed roller shades
- prepped bathroom fixtures to be installed/prepped tv systems for installation
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Prepared materials and supplies for various projects and tasks.
- Maintained inventory levels and organized storage areas efficiently.
- Assisted team members with daily operational needs and challenges.
- Maintained cleanliness in assigned areas using appropriate cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors with cleaners and sponges.
- Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped solid surfaces with proper chemical solutions.
- Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks and other high-touch surfaces.
- Transported trash bags to designated disposal areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edwardsburg High School
Edwardsburg, MI05-1996
MBA - Business Administration
Bethel University
Mishawaka, INSkills
- Equipment operation
- Surface sanitization
- Chemical handling
- Cleaning protocols
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Work prioritization
- Multitasking and organization
- Work independently
- Reliability and punctuality
- Responsible and dependable
- Verbal and written collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Custodian
Bethel University
02.2025 - Current
Student accounts cashier
Bethel University
04.2024 - 02.2025
Tool Crib Attendant
Thor Motor Coach
06.2022 - 04.2024
Para Professional
Middlebury Community Schools
10.2021 - 06.2022
Lunch attendant
Middlebury Community Schools
10.2019 - 01.2021
Preschool teacher
New Life Church
08.2018 - 05.2019
Wire Harness Assembler
Equalizer Systems
01.2018 - 07.2018
Valance assembly/Prep/Final Finisher
REV Recreation Group
08.2017 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Edwardsburg High School
MBA - Business Administration
Bethel University