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David Ellis

Columbia,MO

Summary

Experienced Courtesy Clerk and Stocker bringing 15 years in grocery and general merchandise. Knowledgeable about stocking procedures and customer service standards. Years of experience inside and outside a store environment, including the backroom.


Team player on the autism spectrum favoring clear communication among coworkers, and looking forward to a fresh start in a new town.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Overnight Stocker

Brookshire's Grocery
04.2024 - 08.2025
  • Stocked grocery items in the Bakery and Dairy departments.
  • Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
  • Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
  • Swept floors throughout the store at the end of each shift.

Courtesy Associate

Walmart
08.2008 - 04.2024
  • Collected shopping carts and electric carts, making them available to customers.
  • Maintained clean and orderly work areas in and out of the store by gathering trash from carts, picking up garbage and sweeping floors.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise, rotating out items nearing their expiration date.
  • Unloaded trucks for grocery and general merchandise with a team of associates, sorting the items to their respective
  • Provided customer care by responding to requests, directing customers to the necessary aisles and helping them carry items to their vehicles.

Portrait Photographer

JC Penney Portraits
07.2008 - 08.2008
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
  • Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.

Concession Worker/Theatre Usher

Cinemark Theaters
02.2008 - 03.2008
  • Managed waste disposal efficiently, maintaining a clean work area while minimizing environmental impact.
  • Maintained clean, organized workspace according to operational standards.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the concession stand.
  • Prepped food items for later use to save staff time during busy hours.
  • Responded to customer complaints to help resolve issues.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.

Education

No Degree - Graphic Design

Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS

Skills

  • Cart Collection
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Customer Service
  • Dishwasher Operation
  • Flexibility
  • Food Preparation
  • Floor cleaning
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Merchandise Stocking
  • Restocking skills
  • Safety awareness
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Hobbies

  • Voice Acting and script writing in an audio drama troupe called 8TW.
  • Playing and running Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPGs) as a Game Master.
  • Creative Writing in Science Fiction, Action, Comedy and Superhero Genres.
  • Practicing martial arts such as Taekwondo and Aikido for fitness and discipline.

Additional Information

Diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum starting in 2008. Highly intelligent and detail-minded, but occasionally susceptible to sensory overload. Trained in meditative and visualization techniques to manage this in a public environment.


Born in Hillsboro, North Dakota, but raised in Texas. Lived in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and the Texas Panhandle until 1999. Moved to Kansas for college before returning to Texas in 2002. Lived in Grand Forks, North Dakota from 2003 to 2007, working in food service and janitorial jobs as well as a stint as a production assistant at WDAZ-TV, a TV news station that no longer exists.

Timeline

Overnight Stocker

Brookshire's Grocery
04.2024 - 08.2025

Courtesy Associate

Walmart
08.2008 - 04.2024

Portrait Photographer

JC Penney Portraits
07.2008 - 08.2008

Concession Worker/Theatre Usher

Cinemark Theaters
02.2008 - 03.2008

No Degree - Graphic Design

Seward County Community College

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