Daraun Wills
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
I am the son of a United States Service member, born in Yonkers, New York, and experienced frequent relocations during my upbringing, which significantly honed my communication and social skills. As a diligent and enthusiastic job seeker with a robust organizational acumen, I am eager to secure an entry-level position in (fill in), contributing to team efforts in achieving company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Theodore Young Community Center
White Plains, NY
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
Sales Associate
Big Lots
La Habra, CA
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
Host
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Brunswick, ME
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Contributed to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management.
- Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining an organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming atmosphere by quickly addressing spills and resetting tables after guest departure.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Facilitated positive first impressions for guests through friendly greetings, professional attire, and genuine enthusiasm for their visit.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Implemented table rotation system for optimal server workload distribution, resulting in improved service quality.
- Developed rapport with regular patrons, fostering a sense of community within the establishment.
- Greeted guests and seated promptly, providing special accommodation for handicapped diners and small children.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Line Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Brunswick, ME
02.2017 - 06.2018
- 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.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Aviation Ordnanceman
US Navy
San Diego, CA
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Worked closely with crew members in intense, quickly changing and dangerous environments.
- Maintained high levels of readiness by participating in regular training exercises simulating real-world combat scenarios involving aviation ordnance usage.
- Received, inspected, packaged, stored, handled and processed weapon shipments.
- Expedited mission preparation by assisting in the timely requisition, receipt, and issue of aviation ordnance material .
- Performed regular inspections on CAATS systems to verify regulation compliance.
- Managed over $1.2 million in assets, which included vehicles, weapons, materials , tools , and calibration equipment .
- Facilitated smooth mission transitions by keeping an organized workspace that allowed for efficient access to necessary tools and equipment for ordnance maintenance tasks.
- Inspected, reviewed, maintained and repaired AWSE material and aircraft guns.
- Serviced aircraft guns and rockets and assembled and tested air-launched guided missiles.
- Handled and serviced weapons and ammunition carried on Amphibious ships and Aircraft Carriers .
- Remained current with training and sought new training opportunities to further personal growth.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Business Administration
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, MELa Vista/ La Sierra High School
Fullerton, CA05.2016
Skills
- Pneumatic System Maintenance
- HAZMAT handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
Timeline
Aviation Ordnanceman
US Navy
01.2019 - 01.2025
Line Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
02.2017 - 06.2018
Host
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
09.2016 - 02.2017
Sales Associate
Big Lots
08.2015 - 04.2016
Camp Counselor
Theodore Young Community Center
06.2013 - 08.2013
Business Administration
Southern Maine Community College
La Vista/ La Sierra High School