Joshua Giles
Newport News
Summary
Motivated professional eager to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently and rapidly acquire new competencies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
Denbigh Baptist Christian School
Newport News
05.2025 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Implemented discipline strategies when needed while ensuring the safety of all students.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
Lawn Mower
Self-employeed
Newport News
03.2020 - 08.2024
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while operating various pieces of machinery related to landscaping work.
- Adjusted cutting heights on riding and push-type lawn mowers according to the customer's preferences.
- Cleaned lawn mowers after each use, according to the manufacturer specifications.
- Checked fuel levels before beginning jobs and refilled when necessary.
- Inspected work sites prior to commencing operations for any potential hazards or risks.
- Operated riding and push-type lawn mowers to cut grass on residential properties.
- Removed debris from around the blade area prior to starting any job.
- Kept supplies organized, equipment clean and vehicle professional through regular care.
- Raked and removed leaves, blowing debris from sidewalk and parking areas.
- Used proper gear and safety behaviors to minimize injury risk.
- Communicated with clients to understand specific lawn care needs and preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Psychology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12-2028
High School Diploma -
Denbigh Baptist Christian School
13010 Mitchell Point Rd05-2024
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal relationships
- CPR training
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Patience and empathy
- Task prioritization
Affiliations
- Creative and Artistic Ability- music, sketching, writing, painting
- Reading books
Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Denbigh Baptist Christian School
05.2025 - Current
Lawn Mower
Self-employeed
03.2020 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Psychology
James Madison University
High School Diploma -
Denbigh Baptist Christian School
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