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Sharon Benson

Spring Grove

Summary

Detail-oriented Meter Reader with expertise in safety compliance and emergency response. Ensures effective team performance and adherence to safety regulations through meticulous training and inspection practices. Well-versed in safety protocols critical to preventing serious incidents, with comprehensive training from Baltimore City Gas & Electric under Constellation Energy.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Specialist

Fedex Supply Chain
West Manchester
11.2018 - 01.2025
  • Lead a team of thirteen inventory cycle counters.
  • Trained New Team Members
  • Served as liaison between team members and Operation Managers.
  • Reported Directly to Target Corporate Headquarters.
  • Served as team member of twelve on the Fedex Safety Committee Board.
  • Received training for slips, trips and falls.
  • received general warehouse safety training regarding all pallet moving equipment.

Meter Reader

Baltimore Gas & Electric
Elkridge
08.2003 - 07.2007

Conducted visual inspections of meters for safety and compliance.

  • Documented discrepancies and reported findings to management.
  • Operated handheld devices for data collection and reporting.
  • Ensured proper functioning of meters through routine checks.
  • Coordinated with field teams to resolve service interruptions.
  • Read electric, water and gas meters in assigned areas to determine amount of usage; ensure accuracy of readings.
  • Conduct safety checks before entering private property; adhere to local laws governing access to premises for meter reading purposes.
  • Inspect and locate meters for tampering, damage or other anomalies; make necessary repairs.
  • Train new employees on proper techniques for taking accurate readings from utility meters.
  • Follow established procedures for reporting issues with malfunctioning meters or damaged equipment.
  • Record readings from meters accurately in the appropriate database system.
  • Adhere to safety regulations while operating vehicles assigned to transport personnel and supplies.
  • Participated in departmental safety meetings and attended awareness training offered to employees.
  • Ensure that all necessary supplies are available for meter reading duties such as ladders, flashlights and protective clothing.
  • Respond promptly to emergency calls involving power outages or hazardous conditions at customer sites.
  • Monitored areas around equipment and reported issues to prevent safety accidents.

I have received rigorous training in safety regarding the following: Gas leaks, downed power lines, slips trips and falls, near misses, vehicular safety, workplace violence and more not mentioned here.

Education

GED -

Kenwood Sr. High School
Baltimore, MD
06-1984

Skills

  • Meter reading
  • Data collection
  • Technical inspections
  • Safety regulations
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Customer interaction
  • Field team coordination
  • Reporting discrepancies
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Emergency response
  • Employee training
  • Safety policies
  • Safety protocols
  • Safety training
  • Visual inspection
  • Meter inspection

Timeline

Inventory Specialist

Fedex Supply Chain
11.2018 - 01.2025

Meter Reader

Baltimore Gas & Electric
08.2003 - 07.2007

GED -

Kenwood Sr. High School
Sharon Benson