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Derek Smith

Columbus,OH

Summary

Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rides Operator

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium/ Zoombezi Bay
Powell, OH
04.2023 - 01.2024

Ensure safe and efficient operation of attractions.

Engage with guests, answer questions, and provide detailed safety instructions.

Assist guests during boarding and unloading

Properly check safety restraints and ride area

  • Monitored guest behavior while riding attractions.
  • Reported any mechanical or operational issues to maintenance staff promptly.
  • Conducted emergency procedures when necessary in accordance with safety protocols.
  • Verified rider height requirements for each attraction prior to boarding.
  • Greeted customers upon arrival at the entrance gates.

Salesperson

Advanced Auto Parts
Columbus, OH
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales
  • Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions
  • Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
  • Educated customers about products and services offered by the company.

Fulfillment Team Member

Target
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability
  • Stocking shelves with new merchandise when it arrives at the facility.
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
  • Picking, packing, and shipping items in accordance with customer requests.

Fulfillment Associate

Siarra Trading Post
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Followed procedures at all times for personal and team safety
  • Received and reviewed new orders, located requested merchandise and promptly initiated processing
  • Collaborated effectively with coworkers on initiatives focused on achieving measurable improvements in production quality and workflow
  • Prepared and organized envelopes, packages, containers and pallets with correct merchandise counts
  • Unloaded incoming trucks and properly staged inventory for processing.

Fulfillment Team Member

Target
Columbus, OH
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability
  • Using RF scanners to locate product quickly and accurately.
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins
  • Picked and packed order items
  • Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash.
  • Picking, packing, and shipping items in accordance with customer requests.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management -

Wilberforce University
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Linden Mckinley Stem Academy
05.2019

Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Engineering -

Columbus State Community College

Skills

  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Handheld Scanners
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Cherry Picker Operations
  • Accurate Order Fulfillment
  • Pick Lists
  • Motivated Team Player
  • Labeling and Boxing
  • Sales Closing
  • RF Scanning Devices
  • Customer Care
  • Ticket Collection
  • Equipment Operation
  • Customer Service

Certification

Driver's License, 04/01/22, 06/01/26

Timeline

Rides Operator

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium/ Zoombezi Bay
04.2023 - 01.2024

Salesperson

Advanced Auto Parts
02.2023 - 04.2023

Fulfillment Team Member

Target
12.2022 - 01.2023

Fulfillment Associate

Siarra Trading Post
11.2022 - 12.2022

Fulfillment Team Member

Target
11.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management -

Wilberforce University

High School Diploma -

Linden Mckinley Stem Academy

Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Engineering -

Columbus State Community College
Derek Smith