Deonteze McElrath
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Hardworking Sales Associate committed to driving high sales in both slow and busy shifts. Organized and patient individual polished in handling customer complaints and replenishing stock. Flexible and outgoing team player commended for demonstrating honesty and integrity with customers, team members and supervisors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Packer Level I
Digital Room
Brook Park, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Create different sizes of boxes to have ready for the workload of the day.
- As jobs are being moved from the cutting table, ensure quality and look for any imperfections, such as color and alignment.
- Count the specific product to make sure the box contains enough of what the order requires.
Trainee Photographer/ Assistant Graduation Events
Balfour & Co Gradimage
Akron, OH
04.2023 - Current
- During training and, when necessary, worked as a team assistant, helping graduates and photographers get quality photos during graduation events and ceremonies.
- It provided support to existing staff on various tasks and duties.
- It planned and organized workshops, seminars, and other learning events for staff members.
Sale Associate
The Home Depot
Ny/Oh
04.2021 - Current
- Assist with the selling of goods in the store, and is stationed behind a counter.
- Use a variety of skills to help customers find what they need and maintain a clean and organized store.
- Receiving and checking products in a store, and preparing them for sale.
E-Commerce Sellers
Goodwill Industries International, Greater Cleveland
Cleveland
10.2022 - 08.2024
- In charge of photographing and listing items for sale through our eCommerce Online Division.
- Photographs are taken at various angles to provide an overview of all facets of the item shown for sale online.
- Research the cost basis of the items to ensure listings are comparable pricing, as best practices for listing the item.
Certified Test Center
Monroe Community College
Rochester, Ny
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Monitor students in a quiet test environment.
- Adhere to strict COVID-19 cleaning protocols.
- Assist professors with administrative duties.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Visual Communication (Photography)
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY12-2021
Associate of Applied Business - Visual Communication (Photography)
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OHLanguages
- English
- American Sign Language
Awards
- Sales Associate of the Month for April 2023 (The Home Depot 3852)
- Sales Associate of the Month for January 2024 (The Home Depot 3852)
Activities clubs
- Ebony Club, NTID
- Tiger Media, NTID
- President, ASL Club, Cuyahoga Community College in Parma, OH
- Student Government Association, Monroe Community College
Related experience
Mr. Dink Mc's Photography, Cleveland, Ohio , (02/2014-Present)
- Owner/Operator, Weddings, portraits, and special events photography
Tiger Media, RIT/NTID, Rochester, NY, (09/2016-05/2018)
- Photography, Service Team, Took photographs of Students and Residents., Set up picture booths and showed to the deaf community
Faith Temple Church, Cleveland, Ohio, (01/2015-04/2016)
- Media Team, Volunteer Photographer, Took photos of events and posted on Social Media.
OYO Camp, Friendship, Ohio, (07/2015)
- Volunteer Photographer, Took photos of campers and their families as they participated in Sports, dance, horseback riding and various other activities.
Timeline
Packer Level I
Digital Room
08.2024 - Current
Trainee Photographer/ Assistant Graduation Events
Balfour & Co Gradimage
04.2023 - Current
E-Commerce Sellers
Goodwill Industries International, Greater Cleveland
10.2022 - 08.2024
Sale Associate
The Home Depot
04.2021 - Current
Certified Test Center
Monroe Community College
09.2019 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Visual Communication (Photography)
Monroe Community College
Associate of Applied Business - Visual Communication (Photography)
Cuyahoga Community College