1. Ken Dittmar
(973) 219-7366
166 Roessler Street
Boonton, N.J. 07005
zpersiussa1@aim.com
Areas of Interest
Dependable problem solver and assembler looking for work in a hands-on field
that could include building or repair of various items. Previously worked in an
aerospace company as a test employee while doing some soldering and
assembly. Also worked as a repair technician of various merchandise from
treadmills to lawnmowers. I excel at a variety of jobs and activities.
Areas of Strength
Repair – Assembly - Logistics - Stock - Shipping/Receiving
Professional Experience
Merchandising Execution Associate - The Home Depot - Riverdale,
N.J.
2011 - Present
Responsible for stocking, pricing, signage and general maintenance of products
for many vendors. I'm the MET team’s safety captain. I also fill in and lead the
team when the supervisor is out of the store for the day. My managers frequently
pick me for special out of store assignments as one of the more knowledgeable
members of the team.
Personal Assistant - Karen Noe's Angel Quest Center - Ramsey, N.J.
2010 - Present
Assists with technical computer applications, runs the mailing list, data entry,
shipping, creates music for meditation cds, and records and edits the Angel
Quest Radio show.
Freelancer - Blue House Records - River Vale, N.J.
2013 - present
Helps with shipping, packing and quality control.
Preventative Maintenance Technician/Return to Vendor - Sears
Essentials/Kmart - Parsippany, N.J.
2004-2011
Receiving credit for damaged merchandise and the repair of all fixable
merchandise was my main line of work. I also processed recalls and chipped in
with other work, such as unloading trucks, painting offices and other general
maintenance.
Park Maintenance - The Morris County Park Commission - The
2. Tourne - Boonton, N.J.
2002-2004
My day consisted of ground maintenance such as lawn mowing, weed whacking,
tree removal, garbage removal, and general maintenance of equipment such as
lawn mowers, tractors and chainsaws.
Test/Stock/Shipping/Assembly - Comsat R.S.I. - Rockaway, N.J.
1995-2002
I worked many different departments in Comsat R.S.I. I started in shipping and
receiving, worked my way into stock, which included pulling parts for the techs to
build. Eventually I moved to the test department where I assembled housings
and soldered resistors and capacitors. I also used the oven to test units under
the stress of extreme temperature.
School
Mount Olive High School - Flanders, N.J.
Studied Auto Shop for repair of vehicles, metal shop and small engine repair in
high school while also putting a year of studies into a carpentry class at Vo-Tech
in Denville, N.J.
Machine Experience
6 years - Small LP Forklift
4 years - Reach Truck
4 years - Order Picker
4 years - Electric Ladder
Achievements
Platinum award winner for the Home Depot by receiving 12 Homer awards "for
going above and beyond what's expected on the job."
Also received Home Depot all-star award for excellent customer service.
Personal/hobbies
Avid New York Jets fan, Bass player - Student of Victor Wooten's nature bass
camp, Vegan, Certified New Jersey Hypnocounselor, Reiki Master, Video Game