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Elijah Cotton

Richmond,VA

Summary

I am a Christian kid from Richmond VA who loves music and is engrossed in the band world. I fell in love with the band in high school and have loved it since. I am a church kid and a church musician. I can sing, arrange, play multiple instruments, and organize events of musical origin and of other fields as well. I attained my Associates in Business Administration by the age of 18 when I graduated from J. Sargeant Reynolds and have experience in the financial field as well as the music field. I played in the marching band all four years of high school and was section leader my senior year. I currently march for the Spartan Legion and serve as the ass. Tenor Saxophone Section leader.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Lead/Self Checkout Ambassador

Food Lion
Richmond, VA
07.2022 - Current
  • Processed customer transactions quickly and accurately, including cash, credit cards, debit cards and coupons.
  • Verified age for restricted items such as alcohol and tobacco products.
  • Ensured that all merchandise was scanned correctly before being placed in bags.
  • Monitored the entrance area to ensure no theft occurred.
  • Restocked shelves when necessary while maintaining neatness of store displays.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering questions and resolving issues promptly.
  • Operated a POS system to process payments efficiently.
  • Assisted customers with locating desired items throughout the store.
  • Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as counting money in drawers or setting up registers for shift operations.
  • Inspected receipts against items purchased to detect any discrepancies or errors.
  • Balanced a cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy in funds received versus items sold.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner following established procedure guidelines.
  • Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as cleaning chemicals or sharp objects.
  • Reported any suspicious activity or theft incidents immediately to management personnel.
  • Communicated with other departments regarding product availability or pricing inquiries.
  • Assisted colleagues in completing tasks efficiently during busy periods.
  • Reconciled daily sales reports accurately according to store policy.
  • Greeted customers and provided assistance with self-checkout machines.
  • Coordinated and supervised customer service team in order to ensure quality service delivery.
  • Provided training and guidance to customer service representatives on policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Ensured that customer inquiries were handled promptly and accurately by providing feedback on performance.
  • Monitored customer interactions with the team to identify areas of improvement or opportunities for growth.

Church Musician

Word Of Reconciliation Ministries
Richmond, VA
06.2016 - Current
  • Created musical arrangements for special services and events.
  • Played piano, organ, guitar and other instruments during church services.
  • Led congregational singing of hymns and contemporary praise songs.
  • Coordinated with pastors to select appropriate music for worship services.
  • Accompanied vocalists in solo performances at church functions.
  • Prepared and presented annual Christmas cantata or Easter pageant productions.
  • Provided accompaniment for youth choirs and children's choirs during Sunday school programs.
  • Repaired and maintained all pianos, organs used in the sanctuary, choir loft area.
  • Recorded audio recordings of choir performances for archival purposes.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing fundraisers to purchase new instruments or equipment.
  • Supervised sound system setup prior to each service ensuring microphones were properly adjusted and balanced levels were achieved.
  • Provided spiritual guidance to choir members when needed through prayer or scripture readings.
  • Developed an effective communication plan between the music ministry team members regarding changes in service plans or song selections.
  • Chose music appropriate to specific performance requirements.
  • Adapted to new songs, concepts and arrangements quickly and professionally.
  • Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in worship.
  • Developed strong interpersonal skills to deal with different personalities.
  • Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.
  • Played instruments for variety of religious services.
  • Traveled, sometimes great distances, to perform at venues and rehearsed to prepare for performances.
  • Managed requests for specific musical pieces.
  • Closely followed musical notation and conductor's instructions.

Cooking Intern

Backwoodz BBQ
Richmond, VA
07.2021 - 09.2024
  • Observed chefs in the kitchen to understand techniques and methods used in food preparation.
  • Assisted with meal preparation by following recipes and adhering to food safety standards.
  • Stocked pantry shelves with supplies such as spices, condiments, canned goods and other items needed for cooking.
  • Cleaned kitchen surfaces, equipment, utensils and appliances after use.
  • Organized storage area to make sure that all items are properly labeled and easy to find when needed.
  • Provided customer service by taking orders from customers at the counter or over the phone.
  • Performed quality checks on cooked dishes before they were served.
  • Operated dishwashers according to manufacturer's instructions so dishes came out clean and sanitized.
  • Ensured proper portion control was maintained during meal preparation process.
  • Kept work area organized throughout shift by wiping down counters regularly.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
05-2026

Associate of Science - Business Administration

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA
05-2023

High School Diploma -

Highland Springs High School
Richmond, VA
05-2023

Skills

  • Revenue generation
  • Research and analysis
  • Brand imaging
  • Product recommendations
  • Media relations
  • Business development
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Event coordination
  • Product knowledge
  • Social media management
  • Team management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Motivational leadership
  • Improvisation
  • Music instruction
  • Solo singing
  • Music theory
  • Innovation management
  • Social media platforms
  • Musical compositions
  • Concert performances
  • Recording sessions
  • Rehearse routines
  • Task prioritization
  • Effective communication
  • Dance techniques
  • Adaptability
  • Instrument maintenance
  • Performing with choirs
  • Key transposing
  • Music production
  • Music accompanists
  • Live performances
  • Solos and ensembles
  • Decision-making
  • Attention to detail
  • Practice vocals
  • Organizational skills
  • Band collaboration
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Taking cues and direction
  • Solo performances
  • Musical composition

Affiliations

  • Marching Band at highland Springs High school
  • Marching band at Norfolk State University
  • Jazz combo 2 Ensemble
  • Jazz band Ensemble
  • Anime Club

Accomplishments

  • National Honor Society of High School Scholars
  • National Science Honor Society
  • Tri M Music honor society
  • Advanced College Academy for Business Administration at Highland Springs High School
  • Secretary of Let's Talk about it at Highland Springs High School
  • Saxophone Section leader at HSHS '23
  • Won Best marcher in the Battalion 2023
  • Won best Senior in the Battalion 2023
  • Ass. Tenor Saxophone SL at Norfolk State University '24
  • Won Most Outstanding Saxophone for the 2023 band season at Norfolk state

Timeline

Customer Lead/Self Checkout Ambassador

Food Lion
07.2022 - Current

Cooking Intern

Backwoodz BBQ
07.2021 - 09.2024

Church Musician

Word Of Reconciliation Ministries
06.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Norfolk State University

Associate of Science - Business Administration

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

High School Diploma -

Highland Springs High School

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