Roy L. Watford III is seeking a service-oriented position where he can utilize his skills and commitment to hard work. He has over 30 years of experience in various roles including as a fire watch helper, smokehouse processing operator, custodian, and machine operator. Watford has strong communication skills, is self-motivated, and is able to meet deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail. He has certifications as a forklift operator and education in general studies and carpentry.

1. Resume of
Roy L. Watford, III
1116 Kilby Drive
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320-5026
Skiproy3@aol.com
(757)-406-7630
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in a service driven atmosphere where my skills, dedication and commitment
to hard work will provide unlimited career advancement opportunities.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Self-motivated and results oriented professional who is committed to professionalism, organized
approach to tasks, and works under strict deadline schedules with attention to detail. Excellent
writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with a diverse group of
people while meeting deadlines. Reputation for achieving goals; has remarkable technical skills
and adapted to customer service skills and interactions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fire Watch Helper
Ameri-Force Craft Service, Portsmouth VA. March 2014 – to Present
• Monitor and observe area for possible fires, assist welders and prepare work areas.
Assists painters and pipe fitters.
• Responsible for required lines to be pulled to avoid possible fires in support of welders
during specialized grinding and pipe fitting operations
• Conducts specialized piping tasks for mechanical grinding and fitting operations.
• Responsible for preparing work areas: blue print, measuring/marking pipes to be placed
in T.L.I, striping
• General maintenance duties to maintain safe and clean work area and grounds.
Smokehouse Processing Operator
Smithfield Foods, Portsmouth, VA June 1997 – April 2013
• Learn and implemented safe meat processing and handling procedures to avoid consumer
health risks.
• Conducted appropriate scanning and packaging of meat products and exercise work
practices to avoid sanitation problems and an unsafe work environment.
• Operated a forklift, pallet jack on production floor and assemble machinery.
• Maintained general maintenance of work area.
Custodian
Suntrust Bank, Chesapeake, VA March 1997 – January 2010
• Provided general maintenance of Bank’s office buildings.
• Responsibilities included routine and special processes to maintain a clean and safe work
environment for employees and bank customers.
• Performed special and other tasks as requested.

2. Machine Operator
Norfolk Veneer Mills, Portsmouth, VA March 1981-June 1996
• Maintained Boiler Room operations as Lead Man
• Other responsibilities included managing monthly inventory, materials shipping and
receiving.
• As necessary, operated a forklift and performed painting, pipefitting and rigger tasks.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
NOTE: Prior to March 1981, as a teenager and very young adult, I worked at different
organizations less than six months at each. Those job details are available upon request.
SPECIAL TRAINING
• Certified Forklift Operator
EDUCATION
• Woodrow Wilson High School, Portsmouth, Virginia
General Studies and Basics of Carpentry
REFERENCES
• Furnished upon request.