Elton Morris
Township of Brick,NJ
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Chelsea Senior Living
Marlboro, NJ
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Delivery Driver
Fedex
01.2017 - 04.2023
- Provides efficient and safe delivery and pick-up of packages from and to designated locations
- Operates delivery vehicle safely and efficiently
- Answers customer questions and keeps customers informed about company and its services.
- Delivered high level of service to all customers and effectively resolved issues.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills in consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Exemplified commitment to teamwork by assisting fellow drivers with technical support or coverage during peak periods as needed.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Product Technician
Aarons
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Ensure all merchandise is clean and in operating condition prior to delivery
- Load, Secure and protect product in delivery vehicle and safely transport merchandise
- Assist in maintaining showroom floor and store's warehouse.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by providing timely and effective technical support for product-related inquiries.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
Food Service Supervisor
Aramark
01.2001 - 01.2015
- Oversee daily operations of food service within specific facility
- Oversee food service staff and assign responsibilities
- Responsible for overall quality, cleanliness and financial structure of facility.
- Kept guest and work areas clean, organized, and sanitized per established standards.
- Established and managed team schedules and shift assignments.
- Streamlined order processing and improved overall service flow with effective communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
- Improved efficiency of kitchen operations by reorganizing workstations for optimal productivity during peak hours.
- Developed new menu items that catered to diverse clientele tastes while staying within budget constraints.
- Prepared weekly schedules and assigned tasks to staff to maintain organized shift and smooth operations.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Created new recipes, outlined steps, and training staff on correct preparation.
Delivery Driver and Installer
A & W Eurotile
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Delivered tile to specified destinations
- Installed tile at destination
- Insured quality of installation and product at time of delivery.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 50 miles from home location.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monmouth Regional High School
Tinton Falls, NJ06.1991
Skills
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Cooking
- Driving
- Customer service
- Commercial driving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
Certification
- DOT Medical Card
- Driver's license
Additional Information
I have a significant background in hospitality and customer service. I am able to work well under pressure and have developed the ability to make strong and productive decisions. I am team oriented and enjoy working with people.
Timeline
Line Cook
Chelsea Senior Living
11.2023 - Current
Delivery Driver
Fedex
01.2017 - 04.2023
Product Technician
Aarons
01.2015 - 01.2017
Food Service Supervisor
Aramark
01.2001 - 01.2015
Delivery Driver and Installer
A & W Eurotile
01.1997 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Monmouth Regional High School