Vernard S. Blake has over 3.5 years of experience in maintenance work for companies such as New York City Parks and Recreation and Harvard Maintenance. His skills include operating heavy machinery to strip, wax, and buff floors as well as mixing and applying chemical cleaners. He also has experience in landscaping, cleaning parks and facilities, and supervising employees in various industries.

1. Vernard S. Blake 1505 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10029 ⟡ 646-341-1860⟡ mrblakecsa@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Maintenance professional with 3.5+ years’ experience with high-profile companies including Harvard Maintenance.
Skilled in mixing chemicals, operating heavy machinery to strip, wax and buff floors, and using landscaping tools to
maintain exteriors.
MAINTENANCE WORK HISTORY
New York City Parks and Recreation Brooklyn, NY
Seasonal Maintenance Worker May 2015 – Present
 Perform seasonal duties including raking, sweeping, mulch replacement, composting, lawn mowing, string
trimming and weeding
 Beautify parks and playgrounds using weed whackers, hand-held blowers and hand tools such a shovels,
rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes
 Mix and administer chemical cleaners; ensure appropriate use and storage of hazardous chemicals
 Service park bathrooms by sanitizing sinks, toilets and urinals using bleach and pine cleaners, and by
sweeping and mopping floors
 Provide accurate daily playground assessments to supervisor and report safety issues
Andrew’s Organization New York, NY
Porter June 2013 – June 2014
 Maintained floors by vacuuming, mopping, shampooing, stripping, buffing and waxing floors using heavy
machinery
 Cared for surfaces by dusting, cleaning glass and windows, polishing furniture and sanitizing using hand-
mixed chemical cleaning solutions
 Performed light maintenance, including replacing lightbulbs, restocking supplies and emptying trash
Harvard Maintenance Flushing, NY
Maintenance Worker April 1995 – October 1997
 Operated heavy machinery, such as Mercury High Speed Auto Scrubber, to strip, wax, buff and shampoo
floors
 Used pressure washer to clean concrete inside and outside Shea Stadium
 Blew leaves and garbage using power blower to maintain cleanliness of stadium
OTHER WORK HISTORY
John Allan’s Grooming Club New York, NY
Salon Coordinator September 2013 – December 2015
 Coordinated salon operations, including payroll and scheduling, and assisted in organizing events
 Opened and closed registers, calculating and reporting daily profits to management
Sky Ride Tours- Empire State Building New York, NY
Field Manager September 2006 – September 2013
 Supervised up to 30 employees and trained sales team on customer service and sales techniques
Saks Fifth Avenue New York, NY
Sales Supervisor August 2004 – September 2006
 Coordinated sales promotions, inventory replenishment, display changes, and advertising copy
 Ensured store’s security by locking doors and setting alarms
EDUCATION
Monroe College Bronx, NY
Associate’s Degree in Business Marketing May 1996