About John...
I have never been asked “who is John G Margel”, so for me to write this, I really had to pause and think about it because, for me, it’s not something I ever really thought about. I can tell you first off, I am not a writer so don’t judge me if this ends up sounding like my obituary or a “looking for love” advertisement. I am though, an artist with a mix of a part purist, part conservative with a splash of color. My art of choice is photography and it was something that captured my attention back when I was a young kid. Later in life, I used it as a crutch as an outcry for acceptance. It was a voice that said, even though you might not like the photographer, maybe you might fall in love with the photo. I also found that having a photo can cherish the memories but can also stop you from progressing in life. Sometimes in life, I have found that not everything can be photographed and it’s best to just put down the camera and soak up what God has given us all to enjoy.
Besides being that artist, I am also passionate, considerate, and loving but I won’t sugarcoat the truth if you ask for my opinion. I am more a leader than a follower, but if I have a choice, I would rather work as a team. Driven by energy, and motivation, completing tasks is fairly easy as long as I don’t become unfocused. I’m optimistic and a lover of freedom although not much of a conversationalist. I don’t read books unless I’m out to learn something and tv, movies I’ll watch more of when I’m 90. I’m open-minded and non-judgmental but hardly ever change my mind, or should I say stubborn. I can be a friend and good listener but I can also be easily distracted by my own thoughts. I love to see people thrive and succeed although instead of following their path, I like to carve my own. As they say, “it’s not the destination but the journey”. Adventurous is a keyword with me but cuddle is as well. I can be easily won over with a hug or a puppy but I can also sense when someone isn’t genuine. I can be opinionated but also dependable.. Being on time and punctual is important to me. I believe in being compassionate and sincere but also I can be strong-headed and bold. I pay attention to detail and I am my own worst critic. I don’t like vegetables and pot-pie makes the world a better place.
So… who am I…
In the end, I am just me… looking for answers to questions where there are none…
Basic mig, tig and stick welding
- Trimmed and edged around walks, flower beds, and walls, using clippers, weed cutters, and edging tools.
- Pruned shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, and remove damaged leaves, branches, and twigs, using shears, pruners, and chain saw.
- Cleaned grounds and removed litter, using hand tools.
- Repaired fences, gates, walls, and walks, using carpentry and masonry tools.
- Made minor and major repairs on equipment, such as lawnmower, golf cart, and other equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- Adjusted and performed minor repairs to heating and pumping equipment, using mechanic’s hand tools.
- Dumped chemicals, in prescribed amounts, to purify water in the pool.
- Cleaned swimming pool, using a vacuum cleaner and scrub brushes.
- Guided campers to their campsite and helped them into their spot.
- Performed general maintenance on the facilities and grounds at the campground.
- Checked buildings and furnishings and repaired minor damage, using hand tools and power tools.
- Provided information pertaining to park use, safety requirements, and points of interest.
- Greeted visitors at facility entrance and explained regulations.
- Minimal use of reservation software, Campground Master in assigning campground and recreational vehicle sites, and collected fees at campground offering camping facilities.
- Replenished firewood and assisted in maintaining camping and recreational areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Repaired recreational vehicles such as campers, travel trailers and motor homes, according to customer service requests
- Refinished wood surfaces on cabinets, doors, moldings, and floors, using a power sander, putty, spray equipment, brush, paints, and varnishes.
- Connected electrical system to an outside power source and activated switches to test operation of appliances and light fixtures.
- Repaired plumbing and propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic and copper pipe.
- Located and repaired frayed wiring, broken connections, and incorrect wiring, using ohmmeter, soldering iron, tape, and hand tools.
- Repaired, relined, replaced, and adjusted brakes.
- Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
- Repaired and serviced air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling and electrical systems.
- Rewired ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
- Examined vehicles to determine the extent of damage and malfunctions.
- Overhauled and replaced carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
- Tested and adjusted repaired systems to meet manufacturers’ performance specifications.
- Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
- Inspected ceiling and floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, and woodwork to detect broken and damaged structures.
- Filled cracks and other defects in plaster and plasterboard and sanded patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
- Assembled and fastened materials to make framework and props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, and glue.
- Built and repaired cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter’s hand tools, and power tools.
- Removed damaged and defective parts and sections of structures and repaired and replaced, using hand tools.
- Provided lawn care using a zero-turn mower, push mower, chainsaw, seeder along with other tools.
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness, and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
- Formulated pricing policies for merchandise according to profitability requirements.
- Estimated consumer demand and determine the types and amounts of goods sold.
- Examined merchandise to ensure that it was correctly priced and displayed and functioned as advertised.
- Reviewed inventory and sales records to prepare reports.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Input income and expense details into Quickbooks to track business finances and address variances.
- Monitored developments in fields of industrial technology, business, finance and economic theory.
- Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
- Capitalized on social media platforms such as Facebook to increase market awareness.
- Performed sales floor work such as greeting and assisting customers, stocking shelves, and taking inventory.
- Developed and implemented product marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns and sales promotions.
- Located, selected, and procured merchandise for resale, representing management in purchase negotiations.
- Planned store layouts and designed displays.
- Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over 10 years.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Performed basic vehicle maintenance tasks such as adding oil, fuel, and radiator fluid and performing minor repairs.
- Operated equipment such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, and other drivers.