Alvin Bell
Albany,GA
Summary
Experienced professional, passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive copies that resonate and inspires readers.
Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with a 33-year history of superior performance in remote environments.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level writer's position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Author
AB Publishing
10.2020 - Current
- Worked on creative brand messaging, campaigns and creative brainstorming.
- Maintained informative social media to help further storylines and promote future events.
- Created emotionally powerful stories to engage consumers and heighten attention and awareness.
- Conducted over 1000 hours of research on various and types of topics to increase knowledge in subject.
- Edited and proofread all texts with help of every software available.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce accurate, high-quality documentation for customers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce accurate, high-quality documentation for customers.
- Created emotionally powerful murder mysteries and suspenseful stories to engage consumers and heighten their curiosity and tease their awareness.
- Maintained informative social media to help further storylines and promote future events.
Manager/Dept Head
Home Depot
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
- Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
- Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
- Prepared and recommended long-range plans for development of department personnel.
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
Detail Manager
BMW Of Macon/E&J Cleaning
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Coordinated exterior and interior washing of vehicles according to customer wishes.
- Tracked income, labor and expenses via [Software] spreadsheets, and generated weekly reports.
- Inspected finished work to verify employee compliance with detailing standards.
- Oversaw inventory, equipment maintenance and bay cleaning.
- Maintained documentation for areas such as orders, activities, schedules and employee performance.
- Built reputation for comprehensive detail work covering bodies, interiors and engine compartments.
- Instructed staff on proper techniques for washing, waxing, cleaning, vacuuming and other tasks.
- Managed team of [Number] personnel focused on providing expert detailing services to [Type] customers.
- Trained detail team to deliver best possible service to customers with quality work.
- Supervised and performed human resource management functions for [Number] subordinates.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets for [Area of expertise].
- Prepared quotes for new products and services and composed budgets.
Kitchen Member
Barefoot Bar And Grill
07.2012 - 08.2015
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
Car Salesman
Carl Gregory Chrysler Ply Jeep
10.1994 - 07.2012
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price and completing purchase contracts,
- Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
- Greeted customers on lot and in showroom to answer questions about brand and available inventory.
Head Waiter (lunch Buffet)
Ritz Carlton Hotel
11.1991 - 10.1994
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
- Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest
- Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff, and waiting on tables
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs
- Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables
Flight Attendant
Eastern Airlines
10.1985 - 10.1994
- Ensured aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and safety guidance.
- Resolved passenger situations during flight involving disorderly passengers and medical emergencies.
- Answered passengers' questions and provided solutions to issues arising during flights.
- Ensure safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft.
Ship Serviceman
USNavy
08.1981 - 09.1985
- Upheld company, port and USCG requirements to maintain optimal operations.
- Completed frequent inspections, identified concerns and corrected problems independently.
- Operated or maintained off-loading liquid pumps or valves.
- Maintained clean, organized and safe engine rooms always ready for team and USCG inspections.
Asst. Manager
Van Dyke Shoes
08.1977 - 09.1981
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA07.2012
High School Diploma -
Redford Union High School
Redford, MI06.1979
Skills
- Website Copy
- Maintenance Procedures
- Grammatical Skills
- Promotional Planning
- Research
- Content Development
- Social media
- Editing
- Copywriting
- Grammar usage
- Project Management
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Author
AB Publishing
10.2020 - Current
Manager/Dept Head
Home Depot
09.2018 - 10.2020
Detail Manager
BMW Of Macon/E&J Cleaning
08.2015 - 09.2018
Kitchen Member
Barefoot Bar And Grill
07.2012 - 08.2015
Car Salesman
Carl Gregory Chrysler Ply Jeep
10.1994 - 07.2012
Head Waiter (lunch Buffet)
Ritz Carlton Hotel
11.1991 - 10.1994
Flight Attendant
Eastern Airlines
10.1985 - 10.1994
Ship Serviceman
USNavy
08.1981 - 09.1985
Asst. Manager
Van Dyke Shoes
08.1977 - 09.1981
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Albany Technical College
High School Diploma -
Redford Union High School