Benjamin Cowart

• Worked efficiently in sections of store in groups, and individually
• Processed sales transactions, maintained customer service standards in fast-paced environments
• Helped unload pallets of merchandise and organize the store accordingly
• Experience with moderate to heavy lifting

October 2021 - November 2021 - Northern California

• Provided food assistance, and created disaster plan website for neighboring towns of Mendocino County, California
• Planned community organizing strategies in response of disaster
• Cut down dead vegetation to prevent dry brush fires

November 2021 - December 2021 - Santa Rosa, California

• Assisted with disaster preparedness and fire mitigation around suburban areas
• Created controlled burns of dead material to prevent fire ladders
• Used several tools to clear paths and brush
• Operated large chipping machines, and hoses
• Made burn lines to prevent fire spread
• Worked effectively with team members to organize work load and work efficiently
• Helped prepare, compost, and pack food at the Redwood Empire Food Bank
• Sorted and stored food in preparation of distribution at community events

January 2022 - March 2022 - Helena, Montana

• Worked at Habitat for Humanity's Restore, also helped repair household items
• Used construction tools to help build new house with Habitat for Humanity
• Worked at The Helena Food Share, stored, sorted, and helped with food assistance to visitors

March 2022 - June 2022 - Los Angeles, California

• Worked at The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, with weekly food drive outreaches
• Helped pack, store, sort, prepare, and box food and hygiene kits