ILA BLAHA
Yankton
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
Yankton County
Yankton
10.2025 - Current
- Maintained sanitary conditions in three county buildings
- Collaborated with maintenance coworkers to optimize cleanliness and efficiency
- Implemented waste management protocols to promote recycling and reduce environmental impact.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies, ensuring timely reordering to prevent shortages.
- Led initiatives to improve cleanliness standards, enhancing overall visitor satisfaction and facility appearance.
Lawn Care Technician
James Valley Solutions
Mitchell, South Dakota
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Applied fertilizers and herbicides to lawns according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Provided advice on proper care of lawns
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Inspected properties for weeds, pests, diseases, and other issues that could affect the health of grass or plants.
- Operated spreaders and sprayers.
- Stored all chemicals safely in accordance with company policy.
- Kept accurate records of lawn care treatments and client requests for service adjustments.
Package Handler
UPS
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Transported parcels between loading docks, delivery vehicles, and post office facilities.
- Participated in regular safety meetings and training sessions.
- Maintained a clean work environment by removing debris from the loading dock area.
Merchandise Reset
Retail Odyssey
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Customer service in front of house
- In charge of filling e-orders and submitting payment
- Moved merchandise to retail areas and organized products in an aesthetically pleasing way.
- Reorganized sales floor to optimize customer flow and improve product visibility
Deck Hand
Freedom Boat Club
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Serviced all members of the club once they arrived at the dock which included helping them safely leave in the boat.
- Cleaned and supplied all boats with the necessary equipment for safety measures and satisfaction.
- Documented the fuel gauges/hours and thoroughly inspected each leaving vessel.
- Took phone calls and made reservations.
Cafe Attendant
Ohiya Casino
Niobrara, NE
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked in the café at a register with a POS system.
- Made baked/cold food to have available to the customers.
- Took orders for the cooks and made sure the shelves were always filled.
- I opened the café in the mornings and closed bank before the next shift.
- This included counting out my bank at the start of shift and accounting for any variances at the end of shift including filling out accounting paperwork for the tribe and having under a dollar variance.
Housekeeping Attendant
Private Residence
Wagner, SD
01.2017 - 12.2020
- I learned what each households preferences were concerning what services were needed to meet their requirements.
- Created my own schedule and invoices of several houses while attending high school.
- Waxing and polishing floors, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing areas.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Prepared rooms for meetings and arranged decorations, media equipment and furniture for social or business functions.
Industrial Housekeeper
Blessed Virgin Mary Church
Dante, SD
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Scrubbed kitchen appliances, countertops and fixtures.
- Swept and mopped floors, waxed, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted, sanitized surfaces.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Potted/ planted flowers in beds around statue and in front of church which required daily maintenance
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Art History
Columbia College
Chicago, ILHigh School Diploma -
Avon High School
Avon, SD05.2020
Licensure - Massage Therapy
MPower Career Training
Chicago, ILSkills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Inventory management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Overnight working experience
- Strong work ethic
- Driver's license
Timeline
Custodian
Yankton County
10.2025 - Current
Lawn Care Technician
James Valley Solutions
03.2025 - 06.2025
Package Handler
UPS
08.2023 - 12.2023
Merchandise Reset
Retail Odyssey
07.2022 - 10.2022
Deck Hand
Freedom Boat Club
04.2022 - 07.2022
Cafe Attendant
Ohiya Casino
01.2020 - 12.2020
Housekeeping Attendant
Private Residence
01.2017 - 12.2020
Industrial Housekeeper
Blessed Virgin Mary Church
01.2015 - 12.2020
Licensure - Massage Therapy
MPower Career Training
Some College (No Degree) - Art History
Columbia College
High School Diploma -
Avon High School