Akeem Dawkins
Ocean City,MD
Summary
Competent employee, with strong leadership qualities, dedication, commitment for development in communications, management and organization. Also a military professional with over four years of service. Known for being decisive and tactful when completing tasks. Offer exceptional public speaking ability, management and stability in stressful situations
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
BLU Restaurant & Bar
2305 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Reserve Soldier
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF)
Up Park Camp Kingston 5, Jamaica
10.2018 - Current
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Coached and mentored new recruits for motivated, high-performing teams.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- Risk-assessed environments and implemented appropriate security measures.
- Relayed crucial information and coordinated operations using radio communications equipment.
- Implemented tactics, procedures, and techniques for defense systems.
- Coordinated patrol operations to maintain safe urban and rural environments.
- Navigated terrain in hostile and non-hostile conditions, achieving positive outcomes.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Delivered prompt first aid and medical care to injured personnel, optimizing outcomes.
- Responded calmly and professionally to chemical, biological and nuclear threats.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Upheld dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
Internship Student
Rockfort Diesel Power Plant
102 Winward Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
- Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
Store Associate
CVS Pharmacy
1611 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Located merchandise across various stores to address customer needs.
- Briefed customers regarding shop promotions and discounts by providing coupons and flyers to increase sales.
- Identified and resolved complex issues by applying advanced analytical and troubleshooting strategies.
Line Cook
Pier 23
12820, Harbor Road, Ocean City, MD
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Volunteer
McCam Child Development And Resource Centre
231 Old Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
- Tutored at various competency levels to help people with reading, math and writing skills.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
Education
Bsc - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Technology, Jamaica
237 Old Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica11.2023
High School Diploma -
St. Mary High School
Highgate, St, Mary, Jamaica07.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Proficiency - Word, Database, Excel, Power Point
- Safety Processes
- CAD Drawings
- Clerical Support - Drafting, Registering and filing letters, Creating and maintaining files
- Basic level welding - Oxyacetylene, MIG, TIG, Electrode
- Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
- OFFICER
- Administrative assistant
- Oxford gas
- Answering customer queries, while introducing them products and services
- Receiving processing orders and customer complaintcompiling customer data and maintaining customer data2019
- Employed as an C-3 Infanteer at 3 JR (NR)
- Successfully Completed the 0-C3 Clerical Course 20/02 and has been operatingin the capacity of a clerk since
- Daily tasking entails:- Performed various clerical and administrative tasks- Completing timely correspondence and returns- Maintaining and updating records and documents- Filing book logs and receivals
- The Jamaica Defence forcepresentReserve Soldier
Timeline
Line Cook
BLU Restaurant & Bar
05.2023 - Current
Internship Student
Rockfort Diesel Power Plant
02.2023 - 05.2023
Store Associate
CVS Pharmacy
06.2022 - 09.2022
Line Cook
Pier 23
05.2022 - 09.2022
Volunteer
McCam Child Development And Resource Centre
08.2019 - 12.2019
Reserve Soldier
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF)
10.2018 - Current
Bsc - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Technology, Jamaica
High School Diploma -
St. Mary High School