AARON POLLARD
Fort Hood,TX
Summary
Skilled Labor Worker with strong track record of success in maintenance, repair and general labor. Multitasks and works well in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Flexible work and shift schedule with expertise operating basic hand and power tools. Excellent work performance in individual and team roles combined with superior attendance record.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
AAFES
Fort Hood, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Enhanced store presentation through effective visual merchandising techniques for increased foot traffic.
- Provided exceptional customer service, building strong relationships and generating repeat business.
- Supported promotional events by creating eye-catching displays that showcased featured products effectively.
- Conducted regular audits of merchandise presentation, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes accordingly.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Boosted overall productivity through effective communication with loading dock personnel and truck drivers during the unloading process.
- Collaborated with team members to complete high-volume unloading projects ahead of schedule.
Laborer
AAFES
Fort Irwin, CA
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless shopping experience for customers, resulting in increased customer retention.
- Provided exceptional customer service, building strong relationships and generating repeat business.
- Supported promotional events by creating eye-catching displays that showcased featured products effectively.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly, resolving issues professionally and courteously to maintain brand reputation.
- Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, promoting a positive shopping experience for customers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Petroleum Supply Specialist
United States Army
Fort Irwin, CA
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Supplied fuel in various capacities to US Army operations in both field and garrison environments
- Issued over 4000 gallons of fuel to vehicles and helicopters
- Supervised and managed the reception, storage, and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum based products
- Planning and scheduling petroleum transport
- Testing oil and fuels weekly.
- Maintained accurate records of petroleum transactions, tracking volumes received, distributed, and consumed for financial reporting purposes.
- Handled and transported fuel to vehicles and aircraft.
- Assembled refueling systems and equipment and performed quality assurance.
- Conducted regular audits of petroleum storage facilities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
- Supervised reception, storage and shipping of fuel.
- Coordinated logistics activities for transporting petroleum products between distribution centers and end-users/customers efficiently.
- Organized supply routes and schedules to boost fuel shipping efficiency.
Shower, Laundry, and Clothing Repair Specialist
United States Army
Fort Irwin, CA
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Responsible for supervising and performing laundry, shower, personnel, and clothing decontamination functions
- Operate mobile washers, extractors, dryers, decontamination, and delousing equipment
- Installs, inspects, operates, and maintains laundry, shower, decontamination, delousing equipment, and generators.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Oversaw daily operations of a busy office environment, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies in operations and implementing cost-saving measures.
Package Handler/ Splitter
United Parcel Service
Trophy Club, TX
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Load and unload packages quickly and efficiently
- Clean and sanitize the warehouse and workspace
- Organize packages by scanning and sorting for efficiency
- Move products and materials by hand and with basic material handling equipment.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
- Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Streamlined workflow by coordinating with team members on efficient loading and unloading procedures.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
Education
Undergraduate credits -
Texas Southern University
01.2015
High School Graduate -
Fossil Ridge High School
Keller, TX01.2014
Skills
- US DoD Secret Clearance
- Skilled and efficient laborer
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Work in stressful & field environments
- Troubleshooting, diagnostic & Repair (electric / mechanical)
- HAZMAT handling familiarity
- Accountability of government & company equipment
- Quick learner, able to train and cross-train efficiently
- Physically fit, able to lift & carry
- Excellent team work skills
- Complies with all policies
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to Detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy Lifting
- Time Management
- Truck loading and unloading
- Safety Procedures
- Carrying heavy loads
- Equipment Operation
- Vehicle Unloading and Loading
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Laborer
AAFES
09.2023 - Current
Laborer
AAFES
12.2021 - 09.2023
Petroleum Supply Specialist
United States Army
11.2019 - 12.2021
Shower, Laundry, and Clothing Repair Specialist
United States Army
06.2019 - 12.2021
Package Handler/ Splitter
United Parcel Service
11.2017 - 11.2019
Undergraduate credits -
Texas Southern University
High School Graduate -
Fossil Ridge High School