Elijah Jenkins
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional committed to achieving success in any task or environment. Skilled in fostering collaboration, effective communication, and empowering others through education. Proactive leader prioritizing team success and continuously seeking opportunities for personal growth and development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaperone
Lake Providence Missionary Baptist
Antioch, TN
04.2011 - Current
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Insurance Producer
Ryan Jeans State Farm
Memphis, TN
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Sales lead for life insurance with addition to auto and fire.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalised insurance solutions tailored to individual needs.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments for prospective clients, identifying gaps in their current coverage plans.
- Worked in high-volume, competitive sales environment.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with existing clients to review coverage needs and suggest appropriate adjustments.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty for long-term business growth.
- Educated clients on complex insurance concepts using clear language, increasing comprehension levels.
Valet
Guardian
Memphis, TN
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained cleanliness of work sites, parking spaces, and guest services stations.
- Built positive customer rapport for courteous, friendly and professional service.
- Maintained a professional demeanor while greeting guests and opening car doors, contributing to a positive first impression.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently parking and retrieving vehicles in a timely manner.
- Accurately logged incoming vehicles, tracking keys and ticket numbers to prevent confusion or misplaced items.
Forklift Picker
Amazon
Lebanon, TN
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Utilized correct and safe operating procedures when using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to load, unload and move materials.
- Assembled customer orders from stock and staged completed orders on pallets or shelves.
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
Order Picker
Amazon
Murfreesboro, TN
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
- Reviewed orders for specialty codes to determine item locations in warehouse.
- Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
- Accepted, processed and filled orders quickly and accurately.
- Operated handheld scanners to track merchandise throughout fulfillment process.
- Reported damaged products or safety hazards to immediate supervisor.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
Stacker
Amazon
Antioch, TN
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Pulled and stacked product based on daily orders.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved materials on work site.
- Stacked boxes and used shrink-wrap to minimize damage in preparation for shipping.
- Maintained organized work area to boost efficiency and minimize misplaced items.
- Monitored quality of incoming inventory and current stock and reported problems to Amazon.
- Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety.
- Graded and stacked logs into appropriate locations for further processing or transportation.
Truck Loader
FedEx:Ground
Nashville, TN
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Maximized truck space by loading efficiently.
- Operated a scanner to scan over hundreds of packages per day to verify proper shipping information.
- Loaded and unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
Stock Associate
Hollister.Co
Franklin, TN
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Replenished inventory with focus on addressing customer needs.
- Carried out duties within fast-paced retail environment, providing organized stocking methods and plans.
- Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
Community Service Volunteer
Hands On Nashville
Nashville, TN
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Sought out opportunities to interact with staff members to build relationships and further develop interpersonal skills.
- Cooked healthy snacks and meals for program recipients.
- Observed safety protocols to minimize accidents and spread of disease.
- Recommended improved life choices to enhance client outcomes.
Community Service Volunteer
Tearing Down The Walls
Nashville, TN
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Became a camp councilor helping kids find locations they needed to get too.
- Talked about issues to help build bridges with other races to strengthen our relationship with one another to build a better future for colored people in America.
Education
No Degree - EMT Basic
Southwest Community College
Memphis, TNSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
University of Memphis
Memphis, TNHigh School Diploma -
Ensworth High School
Bellevue, TN05.2019
Skills
- Motivated Team Player
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Decision Making
- Quick Learner
- Team Coordination
- Problem Solving
- Relationship building
- Sales expertise
- Insurance products
- Licensed in Tennessee
- Sales proficiency
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
Accomplishments
- Honors Society for Academics Invitation
- Black Scholars Invitation
Timeline
Insurance Producer
Ryan Jeans State Farm
04.2024 - 06.2025
Valet
Guardian
02.2023 - 04.2024
Forklift Picker
Amazon
06.2021 - 08.2021
Order Picker
Amazon
12.2020 - 01.2021
Stacker
Amazon
06.2020 - 08.2020
Truck Loader
FedEx:Ground
05.2020 - 06.2020
Stock Associate
Hollister.Co
11.2019 - 12.2019
Community Service Volunteer
Tearing Down The Walls
07.2019 - 07.2019
Community Service Volunteer
Hands On Nashville
09.2016 - 09.2019
Chaperone
Lake Providence Missionary Baptist
04.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ensworth High School
No Degree - EMT Basic
Southwest Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
University of Memphis