Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Music Curation
Timeline
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DeCarlos Young

WASHINGTON,DC

Summary

Seeking a position where I can effectively utilize my skills in customer service in a creative, yet efficient manner in the hospitality industry. Proactive Hospitality Worker with in-depth understanding of operational practices and logistics coordination. Proficient in day-to-day operations and event preparations. Successful record of managing budgets, controlling inventory and motivating team members to boost productivity.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Seafood Clerk

Giant Food
09.2018 - 07.2019
  • Cleaned and sanitized seafood area to preserve products and protect safety of guests.
  • Washed floors, walls, coolers and storage shelves.
  • Checked quality of products and removed expired items.
  • Handled specialty seafood items for packaging and display.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, tools and work surfaces.
  • Assisted customers with product selection by making recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
  • Created hospitable shopping experience by merchandising and stocking products and specialty items.
  • Increased sales by explaining characteristics and providing serving suggestions for various seafood items.

Group Leader

Friendship Public Charter Schools
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Friendship Cares After-School Program Spring, /Summer 2023 - I served as a Group Leader for the K-1 group for the students at Friendship Chamberlain Campus. CPR Trained & Certified.

Concessions Bartender

Levy Restaurants
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Senior Summer Camp Counselor

FBR Club @THEARC
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • I was responsible for loading and unloading the breakfast and lunch packages from the trucks to the kitchen
  • I also watched and looked after the children in our community under the care of the boys and girls club FBR Branch
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.

Junior Director

Duke Ellington School Of The Arts-Museum Studies
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • I served as the writer, producer, and cinematographer for multiple films PSA’s during the Summer of 2017 which culminated in a presentation event
  • I also served as a website coordinator for a group project
  • I also gathered and collected different food and goods to be repackaged for the community.
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.

Film Director

Amy Jacques Garvey Institute
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Scheduled filming days and weekends, from pre-production meetings to final edits.
  • Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
  • Set budgets, travel itineraries and timelines and maintained call sheets.
  • Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance with strong coaching and mentoring.

I served as a director, writer, and cinematographer for multiple film PSA’s during the Summer of 2016, which culminated in a presentation event for the community and church youth group.

Parking Attendant

MGM National Harbor
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • As a Parking Ambassador I was responsible for guest interaction and engagement in the parking lots available at the MGM National Harbor
  • Observed and monitored parking lot or garage to preserve safety of customers and vehicles.
  • Facilitated vehicle flow by managing traffic control and parking in assigned area.
  • Answered general questions about parking fees, facilities, and directions.

ECA Partner/Classroom

Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Aide with responsibilities disinfecting and sanitizing the classroom bathroom facility after each student's use, assisting in general disinfecting of the classroom, supervising students during teacher breaks, and assisting with the needs of the students.

Chef, Kitchen Prep, and Waiter

The Cut Bar & Restaurant
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

Seafood Clerk

Safeway
10.2018 - 08.2020
  • Cleaned and sanitized seafood area to preserve products and protect safety of guests.
  • Washed floors, walls, coolers and storage shelves.
  • Checked quality of products and removed expired items.
  • Handled specialty seafood items for packaging and display.

Education

Cinema, Emerging Media Studies

Morehouse College

Skills

  • Safe Food Handling Practices
  • Available Nights, Weekends and Holidays
  • Mixing Dishes
  • Engaging with Diverse Customers
  • Community Organization
  • Dynamic Communication
  • Child Development
  • Sports and Games
  • Enforcing Rules and Regulations
  • Manage Personnel
  • Avid Media Composer
  • Scene and Sequence Timing
  • Local News Topics Knowledge
  • Writing Abilities
  • Pre- and Post-Production Proficiency

Music Curation

I curate music playlist on music streaming platforms.

Timeline

Group Leader

Friendship Public Charter Schools
03.2023 - 08.2023

Parking Attendant

MGM National Harbor
07.2022 - 12.2023

ECA Partner/Classroom

Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School
10.2021 - 01.2022

Chef, Kitchen Prep, and Waiter

The Cut Bar & Restaurant
05.2020 - 09.2020

Seafood Clerk

Safeway
10.2018 - 08.2020

Seafood Clerk

Giant Food
09.2018 - 07.2019

Concessions Bartender

Levy Restaurants
03.2018 - 05.2018

Senior Summer Camp Counselor

FBR Club @THEARC
05.2017 - 08.2017

Junior Director

Duke Ellington School Of The Arts-Museum Studies
05.2017 - 08.2017

Film Director

Amy Jacques Garvey Institute
05.2016 - 08.2016

Cinema, Emerging Media Studies

Morehouse College
DeCarlos Young