Andre Foster-James
Roebling,NJ
Summary
Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cosmetologist
Self-employeed
Burlington County, NJ
06.2007 - Current
- Created customized hair styles according to client's preferences and facial features.
- Promoted additional services or products available in the salon.
- Developed a loyal client base through excellent customer service.
- Educated clients on proper skin care techniques and products.
- Performed haircuts, coloring, highlighting and styling techniques.
- Assisted senior stylists with complex color formulations.
- Engaged with customers by providing friendly conversation during services.
- Advised clients on how to maintain their new hairstyles at home.
- Maintained cleanliness of salon equipment and tools.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Developed new styles and techniques.
- Shaved, trimmed and shaped beards and mustaches.
Picker Packer
H&M Warehouse
Burlington, NJ
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
- Provided assistance in other areas of the warehouse when needed including receiving and stocking duties.
- Loaded boxes onto conveyor belts for sorting into correct shipping destinations.
- Verified accuracy of picked items by comparing them against pick list.
- Utilized RF scanners to track inventory movements throughout the facility.
- Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
Stocker
Sams Club Distribution
Cinnaminson, NJ
02.2010 - 06.2013
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Completed documentation related to receiving, stocking, returns and other activities accurately.
- Verified pricing accuracy on shelves against invoices from vendors.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through manual systems and and or computerized databases.
- Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
- Sorted returned merchandise for restocking or disposal.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
- Ensured that all products were labeled properly before stocking the shelves.
- Removed outdated products from shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
Cook Shift Leader
Burrito Grill
Fogelsville, PA
03.2009 - 12.2010
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Conducted daily meetings with kitchen staff to review specials and daily menus.
- Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Performed regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
- Supervised all aspects of the kitchen operations including inventory control and ordering of supplies.
- Inspected equipment and ensured it was properly maintained by kitchen staff.
- Developed strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency within the kitchen.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff according to restaurant needs.
- Assisted in developing new menu items based on customer feedback.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Monitored kitchen equipment for functionality and coordinated necessary repairs or replacements.
- Tested new recipes and menu items, following taste-test evaluation and procedural criteria.
Education
GED -
Willingboro High School
Willingboro, NJ04-2004
Skills
- Active Listening
- Reflective listening
- Payment processing expertise
- Issue Resolution
Timeline
Picker Packer
H&M Warehouse
07.2016 - 01.2018
Stocker
Sams Club Distribution
02.2010 - 06.2013
Cook Shift Leader
Burrito Grill
03.2009 - 12.2010
Cosmetologist
Self-employeed
06.2007 - Current
GED -
Willingboro High School