DENNIS HAWKINS
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong commitment to exceeding expectations. Energizes teams and fosters collaboration through self-starting initiatives. Eager to pursue promotional opportunities and contribute to organizational growth. Adaptable and capable of quickly becoming an asset in any role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Pomptonian Food service
Livingston, New Jersey
09.2022 - Current
- Prepared and served nutritious meals in compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Monitored food safety practices during food handling and serving processes.
- Trained new staff on food safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Assisted in inventory management and maintained stock levels.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
Summer Camp Counselor
Seasons Of Learning
East Orange, NJ
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Led safety briefings and ensured compliance with camp regulations.
- Supervised daily activities for children ages five to twelve.
- Supervised groups of children during recreational activities.
- Collaborated with other counselors to create fun learning experiences for campers.
- Monitored camper behavior and provided guidance.
- Managed conflict resolution among campers to maintain a positive environment.
- Ensured children engaged in enjoyable activities to promote physical fitness.
- Facilitated communication between parents and camp staff.
- Ensured that all rules were followed at the campgrounds.
Custodian
Livingston Board Of Education
Livingston, New Jersey
10.2024 - 03.2026
- Maintained cleanliness of classrooms, hallways, and restrooms daily.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Operated cleaning equipment to ensure efficient facility upkeep.
- Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
- Swept floors in classrooms and hallways to maintain cleanliness., mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Organized storage area for custodial supplies and equipment.
- Assisted in setup and breakdown for school events and activities.
- Maintaining the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
After-School Teacher
Seasons of learning
East Orange, Nj
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse after-school programs.
- Supervised a group of 10-15 children in an after school program setting.
- Facilitated group activities to promote teamwork and social skills.
- Assisted students in completing homework assignments and projects.
- Provided emotional support to children struggling with social or academic difficulties.
- Supervised students during recreational time to ensure safety and enjoyment.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and behavior.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance program effectiveness and engagement.
Prep Cook
Anthony’s Coal fire pizza
Livingston, New Jersey
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Prepared ingredients for pizza and other menu items daily.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens and mixers, safely and efficiently.
- Adhered to food safety guidelines during food preparation processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during busy hours.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces daily to maintain hygiene standards. work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Salesman
Median Energy
New York, NY
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to align with customer needs, enhancing satisfaction.
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
- Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
- Uphold high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
- Met monthly sales goals by effectively communicating product benefits and enrolling new clients.
Delivery Driver
GBeni Logistics
Newark, NJ
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Executed timely deliveries by selecting optimal routes, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Delivered packages to customers doorstep's and offices.
- Delivered packages to customers doorsteps and offices.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees to ensure they understood company policies and procedures.
Retail sales associate
Party City
Clifton, NJ
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Greeted customers, assisting with product inquiries and guiding selections to enhance shopping experience.
- Facilitated customer purchases, locating items and enrolling in reward programs to increase loyalty.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Delivered personalized service to enhance customer satisfaction and drive repeat business.
Teachers Assistant
Three Stages Childcare
East Orange, NJ
10.2016 - 06.2020
- Maintained clean, organized, and sanitized classrooms to promote student health and enhance classroom efficiency.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development.
- Monitored and guided students in classroom and common areas, enforcing rules and supporting lead teacher's instruction.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Participated in training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to effectively track and support student progress.
- Mentored new teacher assistants in classroom management techniques.
Warehouse worker
Brick Force
Orange, NJ
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material between storage and production areas to ensure efficient workflow.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap before loading to secure items during transport.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Lifted materials consistently to support warehouse operations. weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and removed obstacles to maintain organized and hazard-free environment.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
Education
High school or equivalent -
East Orange Campus High
East Orange, NJPre-med/Biology -
Essex County College
Newark, NJSkills
- Customer service
- Inventory Management
- Team Coordination
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Time Team Coordination
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal
- Leadership
- Computer skills
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Seasons Of Learning
06.2026 - 08.2026
Custodian
Livingston Board Of Education
10.2024 - 03.2026
After-School Teacher
Seasons of learning
10.2022 - 06.2024
Food Service Worker
Pomptonian Food service
09.2022 - Current
Salesman
Median Energy
06.2022 - 07.2022
Prep Cook
Anthony’s Coal fire pizza
11.2021 - 07.2022
Delivery Driver
GBeni Logistics
11.2020 - 10.2021
Retail sales associate
Party City
10.2020 - 11.2020
Teachers Assistant
Three Stages Childcare
10.2016 - 06.2020
Warehouse worker
Brick Force
07.2016 - 09.2016
High school or equivalent -
East Orange Campus High
Pre-med/Biology -
Essex County College