Overview
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Devante L. Nixon

Petersburg,VA

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Agent

Candlewood Suites Hotel
Colonial Heights, VA
04.2025 - Current
  • Managed guest check-ins and check-outs efficiently while ensuring outstanding customer service.
  • Coordinated reservations and special requests, enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Utilized hotel management software to update room availability and process transactions accurately.
  • Assisted in training new front desk staff, promoting best practices and operational standards.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.

Caretaker

Father/Anthony Nixon
New York, NY
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided compassionate care and support , enhancing their quality of life.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for clients.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in living spaces, promoting a healthy environment.
  • Developed individualized care plans based on client needs and preferences.

Forklift Operator-REHIRED

Diamond Hill Plywood
Richmond, VA
10.2020 - 10.2024
  • Present Receiving work orders for various customer, dispersing paper to other employees,
  • Order picking material for orders, loading and banding to pallet.
  • Loading and unloading flatbed and regular trucks for deliveries.
  • Operate various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving building products throughout the facility.
  • Contributed to a cleaner workspace with daily upkeep and scheduled deep cleaning sessions.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.

Forklift Operator

XPO Logistics
Richmond, VA
12.2019 - 08.2020

Order picking material for daily deliveries. Push, lift and stack materials throughout warehouse and trucks

  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
  • Oversaw daily workflows, ensuring timely completion of shipping and receiving tasks.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.

Forklift Operator/Order Puller

ABC Building Supply
Richmond, VA
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Assisting customers on various duties like WILL CALLS and order replacement and/or production.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for damages and discrepancies, reporting issues promptly.
  • Enhanced warehouse organization through systematic arrangement of products, streamlining the order pulling process.
  • Provided excellent customer service when addressing inquiries regarding order status or product availability.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading trucks, maintaining a safe and orderly work environment.
  • Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
  • Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.

Forklift Operator

Diamond Hill Plywood
Richmond, VA
04.2017 - 02.2019
  • Present Receiving work orders for various customer, dispersing paper to other employees,
  • Order picking material for orders, loading and banding to pallet.
  • Loading and unloading flatbed and regular trucks for deliveries.
  • Operate various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving building products throughout the facility.
  • Contributed to a cleaner workspace with daily upkeep and scheduled deep cleaning sessions.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.

Cashier/sales Counter

Dollar tree Stores
Colonial Heights, VA
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Processed transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate cash handling and balancing registers daily.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.

Cleaner

Nixon Carpet Cleaning
Virginia
07.2016 - 11.2016
  • Carpet / floor and upholstery cleaning
  • Operated industrial cleaning equipment for effective carpet restoration and maintenance.
  • Collaborated with team members to efficiently execute large-scale cleaning projects.
  • Resolved customer concerns promptly, maintaining high levels of satisfaction and loyalty.

Cleaner

ABM Janitorial
VIRGINIA
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Floor cleaner and bathroom sanitizer Including moping sweeping, washing and drying equipment's
  • Developed and implemented improved cleaning protocols to enhance service quality.

Cashier/sales Counter

SEARS DEPT CENTER
Colonial Heights
06.2015 - 01.2016
  • Customer Service, Cashier, And Stocking Shelves on sales floor

Education

High School Diploma -

Matoaca H.S.
01.2015

Skills

  • Building material experience
  • Order Puller/Selector
  • Picker Packer
  • AS400, Agility
  • Inventory control
  • Staging and sorting,Loading and unloading
  • Dock work,Material handling, Certified forklift operator
  • Bill of lading, 3-Way Matching
  • Product staging
  • Guest relations
  • Complaint handling
  • Professional appearance
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Credit and cash payments
  • Front desk management

Personal Information

Timeline

Front Desk Agent

Candlewood Suites Hotel
04.2025 - Current

Caretaker

Father/Anthony Nixon
12.2024 - 04.2025

Forklift Operator-REHIRED

Diamond Hill Plywood
10.2020 - 10.2024

Forklift Operator

XPO Logistics
12.2019 - 08.2020

Forklift Operator/Order Puller

ABC Building Supply
02.2019 - 06.2019

Forklift Operator

Diamond Hill Plywood
04.2017 - 02.2019

Cashier/sales Counter

Dollar tree Stores
11.2016 - 02.2017

Cleaner

Nixon Carpet Cleaning
07.2016 - 11.2016

Cleaner

ABM Janitorial
01.2016 - 07.2016

Cashier/sales Counter

SEARS DEPT CENTER
06.2015 - 01.2016

High School Diploma -

Matoaca H.S.
Devante L. Nixon