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Carlos Alston

Los landscaping and handyman services llc
Dudley,NC
Carlos Alston

Summary

Motivated and experienced warehouse associate/team leader with a strong focus on physical strength, organizational skills, and problem-solving. Seeking an opportunity to contribute these abilities in a position that values efficiency, teamwork, and attention to detail. Committed to ensuring smooth operations and optimizing productivity within a fast-paced warehouse environment. Successful Owner/Operator with expertise in rental home and Handyman industry and insights on competitors and clientele. Dedicated leader maintains professional relationships and negotiates beneficial deals.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

SMITH INSULATION

INSULATION INSTALLER

Job overview

  • Installment of Insulation, Ceiling Insulation, Weather Proofing, Moisture Barrier, Tiger Teeth Etc in New and Existing Homes
  • Crew Leader to Insure Accurate Installment of Products.

EXQUIZID CUTS BARBERSHOP

BARBER

Job overview

  • Provide Excellent Customer Service to all Clients
  • Provide Barbering Hair Care Services for Clients ( Cut, Style, Design, Color, Dreads Starter/Maintenance, and Eyebrow Styling/Arching)
  • Maintain Cleanliness, Sanitation and Organization of Work Area and Cutting Tools.

HOMETOWN RENTALS

SALES / CREDIT MANAGER

Job overview

  • Maintain Inventory of Warehouse and Sales Room Floor
  • Greeted and Assisted all Customers with Selection of Furniture
  • Exemplified Excellent Customer Service
  • Daily Duties to Include- In Charge of Sales on the Floor, Making Sure Daily and Monthly Sales Quota was met, Alter/Change Down Payment Amounts, organize showroom floor, call daily account past due accounts for payment, reporting of inhouse daily sales, organize daily pick list.

SOUTHERN STONE SUPPLY

FORKLIFT OPERATOR/WAREHOUSE
01.2019

Job overview

  • Daily Operation of Forklift and Front End Operator
  • Assessment of Stone Inventory
  • Quality Control of all Stone on Incoming and Outgoing Trucks
  • Organization of Warehouse
  • Prep/Package Stone Orders and Safely Load all Outgoing Orders on Company Trucks or On-Site Customers.

PALZIV

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE/FORKLIFT OPERATOR
01.2018

Job overview

  • Daily Operation of Forklift in Warehouse Setting
  • Oven Operator to Include Duties such as Quality Control for Spec on weights and sizes, Maintain Constant Supervision and Inspection of Multiple Ovens, Cleaning of Ovens and Warehouse Area, Mixing of Chemicals/Ingredients to Produce Desired Colors, Weights, Styles Etc., Manually Cut Precooked Rubber to Specified Weights.

DISTINCTIVE CUTS AND DESIGN

OWNER/OPERATOR
Current

Job overview

  • Manage Day to Day Operations of Barber Shop
  • Provide Excellent Customer Service to all Clients
  • Provide Barbering Hair Care Services for Clients ( Cut, Style, Design, Color, Dreads Starter/Maintenance, and Eyebrow Styling/Arching)
  • Maintain Cleanliness, Sanitation and Organization of Work Area and Cutting Tools.

Los Landscaping and Handyman Services LLC

Business Owner/Operator
10.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Provide all areas of expertise in landscaping and hardscaping A to Z from aerating to mulching over seeding pruning and so on
  • Offer services in various areas such as but not limited to painting, framing, demolition, remodeling, subflooring, countertops, decks,steps, pressure washing, carpet cleaning, Sheetrock, roofing, lighting ;making and installing signs, tshirts,hoodies, hats, car decals, rental home gut outs, moving services, locks doors and windows, and custom renovations

Redeemer Rentals/ His Glory Properties/Lion Lamb

Property Management Specialist
03.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
  • Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs, and capital improvement projects.
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
  • Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
  • Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Coordinated with legal counsel to resolve tenant disputes.
  • Administered operations to handle needs of more than 70+ tenants across 100+ property units.
  • Monitored tenant behavior and implemented corrective action to maintain order in assigned properties.
  • Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
  • Responded to Common Area Maintenance (CAM) inquiries.
  • Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
  • Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
  • Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
  • Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses through effective planning and control.
  • Implemented and enforced policies and procedures to maintain properties to highest standards.
  • Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.

Orleans Bistro

Cook Shift Leader
12.2019 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
  • Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.

Jennette Brothers

3rd Shift Supervisor
05.2019 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Improved team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and time management strategies.
  • Ensured quality control standards were consistently met by closely monitoring production output and making necessary adjustments as needed.
  • Implemented process improvements to reduce downtime, increasing overall efficiency on the production floor.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues that arose during production processes, facilitating swift problem resolution.
  • Pulled orders for multiple truck delivery routes for produce, refrigerated,frozen, and dry goods and coordinated load strategies based off routing locations and time restrictions

CANYON STONE

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE/TRUCK LEAD
01.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Daily Operation of Forklift in Warehouse Setting
  • Team Leader/Supervisor of the Trucking Department to Provide Accurate and Timely Prep, Packaging, Loading of all Stone Orders to be Delivered
  • Prep and Safety Check two 18 Wheelers for Transport
  • Daily Use of Weighing Scale
  • Organize and Inventory Assessment of Warehouse
  • Fill in Warehouse Supervisor to Warehouse Manager in their absence to Maintain Day to Day Operations of the entire Warehouse Team.

USIC

LOCATOR
01.2017 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Maintained and Daily Check of all Preventative Maintenance of Company Vehicle
  • Locate and Mark Underground Lines
  • Hook up, Trace, and Flay Out Areas for underground lines, electrical, phone, fiber, and water lines to be placed.

HEAVEN AND EARTH LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPER
01.2016 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Regular and Preventative Maintenance of all Lawn Care Needs to Include Mowing, Edging, Weedeating, Tree Cutting, Pruning, Leaf Control
  • Daily Operation of Standard and Upright Zero Turn Mower
  • Water Sprinkler Maintenance.

ALSTON DRIVING - UNITED STATES POST OFFICE

TRUCK DRIVER
01.2009 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Load and Unload Truck at Multiple Post Office Locations
  • Maintain Timely Delivery of Designated Route
  • Sign For/Carry Money Bag to Processing Plant
  • Preventative Maintenance of Box Truck.

Education

Harris Barber College
Raleigh, NC

Barber License from Barbering

NC A&T State Univ
Greensboro, NC

Bachelor Of Applied Studies from Engineering Technology

BUNN HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
01.1999

Skills

  • Material Selection
  • Insulation Installation
  • Project Estimation
  • Construction best practices

References

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Experience variations

Years of experience in small fast paced 1,2,and 3 hundred dollars jobs to successful more commercial 10 to 20 thousand dollar jobs with many phases strategically aligned in order to complete expected end by set completion dates

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Timeline

Business Owner/Operator

Los Landscaping and Handyman Services LLC
10.2020 - Current

Property Management Specialist

Redeemer Rentals/ His Glory Properties/Lion Lamb
03.2020 - Current

Cook Shift Leader

Orleans Bistro
12.2019 - 09.2020

3rd Shift Supervisor

Jennette Brothers
05.2019 - 11.2019

FORKLIFT OPERATOR/WAREHOUSE

SOUTHERN STONE SUPPLY
01.2019

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE/FORKLIFT OPERATOR

PALZIV
01.2018

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE/TRUCK LEAD

CANYON STONE
01.2018 - 01.2019

LOCATOR

USIC
01.2017 - 01.2018

LANDSCAPER

HEAVEN AND EARTH LANDSCAPING
01.2016 - 01.2017

TRUCK DRIVER

ALSTON DRIVING - UNITED STATES POST OFFICE
01.2009 - 01.2016

INSULATION INSTALLER

SMITH INSULATION

BARBER

EXQUIZID CUTS BARBERSHOP

SALES / CREDIT MANAGER

HOMETOWN RENTALS

OWNER/OPERATOR

DISTINCTIVE CUTS AND DESIGN
Current

Harris Barber College

Barber License from Barbering

NC A&T State Univ

Bachelor Of Applied Studies from Engineering Technology

BUNN HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Carlos AlstonLos landscaping and handyman services llc