David Cogan

• Assisted electricians with installing electrical systems, resulting in timely project completion and increased customer satisfaction.
• Fostered positive working environment among crew members through clear communication, teamwork, and mutual respect for each other''s skills and abilities.
• Operated hand and power tools correctly to minimize risks of damage, shock, or personal injury.
• Installed light fixtures in existing structures and new constructions.
• Measured, cut and pulled wire for residential and commercial work.
• Improved team productivity by maintaining clean and organized work environment, enabling efficient workflow.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared, and ready to contribute to success of each project.
• Reduced material waste by effectively managing inventory and ensuring proper storage of tools and equipment.
• Contributed to successful system installations by accurately measuring, cutting, and bending conduit as instructed.
• Followed exact direction of electricians to help projects move smoothly and avoid unnecessary rework.
• Connected wires (hot,neutral, and ground) to electrical receptacle outlets, and made connections and splices.
• Contributed and performed task of installing various electrical boxes including metal boxes and non metal PVC boxes.
• Performed Installation of Junction boxes , new work boxes, old work boxes, and outdoor boxes. Splices were also done on these boxes.
• Assisted and performed labor of cutting for structural work.
• Worked on various hospital projects all over New York's 5 Boroughs, New Jersey, New hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode island,
• Participated and performed in technician work. Our team installs various medical equipment such as medical lights for surgical rooms, medical gas booms for distributing medical gases to patients during surgical procedures, and video monitors for display for surgical processes.
• Medical equipment that team installs is under company called Stryker Corporation.

• Worked directly with manager and coworkers packing out Key Food Marketplace with produce
• Daily tasks included breaking down trucks in backroom to get produce goods into storage freezer, organizing goods into boxes in backroom to make preparation run smoothly
• Responsible for general night time cleanup.
• Ensured accurate pricing and signage, maintaining compliance with company guidelines and regulations.
• Addressed customer inquiries promptly, providing knowledgeable guidance on product selection and usage recommendations.
• Successfully managed seasonal transitions within department, offering diverse range of products year round.
• Reduced waste and shrinkage by implementing proper inventory management techniques.
• Implemented creative merchandising strategies, resulting in increased sales and profitability.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional product quality and freshness.
• Responded proactively to market trends by introducing new products or modifying existing offerings accordingly.
• Coached and mentored new team members.
• Assisted customers with produce questions.
• Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
• Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.

- Worked directly with two managers and co-workers packing out the Stop & Shop grocery store with produce

• Daily tasks included breaking down trucks in backroom to get produce goods into storage freezer, organizing goods in backroom for easy facilitation.
• Packed produce goods, store shelves for consumption from public, and also had to level stores aisles too
• Constantly checked produce fruits and vegetables for any expired products and discarded as needed
• Assisted with maintenance department, helped round up shopping carts.
• Ensured accurate pricing and signage, maintaining compliance with company guidelines and regulations.
• Addressed customer inquiries promptly, providing knowledgeable guidance on product selection and usage recommendations.
• Successfully managed seasonal transitions within department, offering diverse range of products year round.
• Oversaw daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning, trimming, watering plants, ensuring appealing shopping environment for customers at all times.
• Reduced waste and shrinkage by implementing proper inventory management techniques.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional product quality and freshness.
• Assisted customers with produce questions.
• Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals.

• Worked directly with owner of plumbing contractor, hired as assistant to plumbers on job
• Daily task on job included helping carry around plumbing tools and to observe them do their work
• Heavy physical labor job as other tasks required to learn different parts of cast iron pipes, copper pipes, different sized fittings, clamps, and connectors.
• Hands on work included handling cutting pipe, welding, measure cut-outs, lifting heavy marble sink and bathroom fixtures into place.
• Assisted in project completion by effectively collaborating with team members and management.
• Wore personal protective equipment and clothing to guard against spills and chemical splashes.
• Worked in damp, wet, humid and slippery environments.
• Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
• Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
• Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
• Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
• Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
• Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
• Operated various hand and power tools to complete general tasks.
• Loaded and unloaded construction materials to prepare for use of them in construction work.

• Worked directly with customers and helped ring up grocery orders.
• Helped customers bag their items if need be and helped give out rain checks if needed, and price checks
• Worked customer service department and gained experience in field of clerical work by answering phones, sometimes customer complaints, distributing lottery tickets
• Handled money order transactions
• Also, assisted with maintenance department, helped round up shopping carts.
• Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
• Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
• Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
• Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
• Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
• Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
• Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
• Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
• Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
• Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
• Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
• Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
• Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
• Achieved consistently high levels of customer satisfaction by prioritizing empathy, patience, and effective problem-solving skills during interactions.
• Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
• Maintained high level of product knowledge, providing accurate information to customers.

• [Tau Kappa Epsilon]: Member of a fraternal order in the years of 2016-2018. Completed various community service and charity services within Tau Kappa Epsilon while attending Farmingdale State College.