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Zachary Q.

Meeks
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Cellphone: (501) 538-5470
Email: [email protected]
linkedin.com/in/zachary-meeks

Good day to whom it may concern! Thank you for taking the time to read my proposal. I am
interested in a position here under your roof, and sincerely hope you consider my application. I
am a tech enthusiast and general laborer with a dedicated work ethic. I enjoy learning new skills,
working in a fast-paced environment, and receiving consistent challenges to sharpen my
expertise. I hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you again.

Work Experience
Xpress Boats (October 2018 – April 2019) Full-Time
Maintenance Worker (199 Extrusion Place, Hot Springs, AR)
• Prepping various models of high-performance bass fishing boats for painting and rigging
• Working extensively in a team-based environment, switching dynamically between handling
various tasks to ease the overall workload
• Usage of multiple hand tools to sand, buff, and weld products (pneumatic based sanders,
electronic buffers, Miller MIG welding equipment)

City of Hot Springs Sanitation Department (June 2018 – October 2018) Full-Time
Maintenance Worker (218 Runyan Street, Hot Springs, AR)
• Signaling drivers backing into the transfer station warehouse and directing roll-offs and solid
waste vehicles into the hopper compactors for load extraction
• Loading, cleaning, and pulling off semi-rig trailers for transfer to the North Little Rock Two
Pine waste management facility
• Operating the Bobcat compact excavator to relocate heavy materials such as concrete,
wood and lumber, various metals, and pushing roll-off recycle bins into position
• Maintaining a clean and hazards free facility with the use of the Bobcat compact excavator,
manual sweeping, pressure washing, and other janitorial utilities

Habitat For Humanity (August 2015 – June 2018) Full-Time


Safety Officer / Tech Merchandiser (350 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR)
• Processing donated computers and electronic devices for functionality, performing repairs
when necessary, and using Internet resources to properly price match items before resale
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• Lifting and toting donated furniture and appliances such as couches, entertainment centers,
and refrigerators either by hand or with mechanical support
• Assisting customers in and out of the ReStore, keeping knowledgeable of early and modern
electronic hardware to coordinate with all customers’ purchasing requests • Holding
monthly safety meetings with regards to educating and enforcing various OSHA workplace
safety standards
• Training new employees in fire drill safety, lifting techniques, identifying and preventing
workplace incidents, and proper hazard removal

Magic Springs & Crystal Falls Water and Theme Park (May 2013 – August 2015) Part-Time
Foods / Retailer / Water Attendant (1701 East Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, AR)
• Manning several foods stands independently, tending to cash as well as preparing and serving
food items to customers
• Catering lunch and dinners to VIP guests, providing various entertainment options such as
portable television sets and cabana music
• Establishing positive customer relations with tourists drawn to the history and culture of the
city of Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Supervising children’s water pools and play areas, keeping in communication with nearby
parents and families to minimalize injuries, ensuring a safe and memorable park experience

Cutter-Morning Star High school (May 2012 – July 2012) Part-Time


Computer Technician Assistant (2801 Spring Street, Hot Springs, AR)
• Maintenance of computer equipment on the high school and elementary campus, replacing
old or broken hardware
• Installing vital classroom specific software (Office, Audacity…) to assist students during the
2012-2013 school year
• Use of professional and third-party software to clean multiple "dirty-drives" of buggy
software, broken registries, spyware/viruses, and unnecessary files taking up disk-space
• Cataloging a vast array of available technologies on campus, up to and including: high-end
calculators, tablets, laptops, desktops, scanners, printers, projectors…

Education
Cutter-Morning Star High School (2001-2014) HS Diploma
• Middle-school band 2007-2009, Trombone, 1st chair
• High-school marching band 2009-2014, Trombone, 2nd chair
• Library-aide volunteer 2010-2014
- Setup during and after-school bookfairs and educational awareness events
• Graduating 3.2 GPA

Skills & Ability


• Communication & Cooperation
- My experience in working with the public as both a salesman and fellow tech enthusiast
has helped to shape my ability to build strong rapport and understanding with
customers and coworkers comparably

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- Well versed in the use of various branded walkie-talkies and handsets (civilian and
professional models alike) and the proper lingo terminologies required to communicate
clearly with workmates
- Competent as an employee to fluidly work in and out of a team to reach a defined work
objective, expressing constructive thinking to a group, and highlighting the importance
of “work smart, not hard” as a safety measure and to improve work productivity
• Physical Resilience & Labor
- The involvedness of hardy labor ensures that I maintain a physical standard to perform
all work duties timely, efficiently, and have remaining strength and stamina to keep going
- Capable in the use of numerous home and industrial tools, appropriating the correct
equipment for the right job to simplify physical exertion and work skillfully
• Computer Technologies & Office
- Knowledgeable in business and consumer related software applications including
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, …), Google Suites (Docs, Sheets, …), LibreOffice,
OpenOffice, Notepad++, Discord, Steam, Audacity, and many more…
- Well versed in identifying and solving software and hardware related issues in most
commercial modern computing systems involving the Windows OS family
- Keyboard WPM from 105-145 dependent on keyboard type and layout

References
Jason Mutschall ((501) 655-5181)
Long-time best friend/family friend
Bill Chann ((501) 282-3484)
Former Habitat store manager, supervisor/mentor
Romeo Lopez ((646) 812-8541)
Present Habitat store manager, supervisor/friend
Joseph Bracken ((501) 655-0893)
Former Habitat donations driver, co-worker/friend,

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