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James Flake

Irving

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Firestop Technician

Remedi8 Holdings Corp
05.2025 - Current
  • Inspect Fire and Smoke rated barriers
  • Survey penetrations and joints on all constructed levels
  • Remove cracked or peeling firestopping material
  • Remediate all improperly sealed joint's and penetrations (conduits, joints, pipes and voids)
  • MS Office
  • MS Excel
  • Speak daily with client's (Hospital Director's) to ensure proper communication and relay work that has been done each day per contract scopes
  • Hilti certified
  • STI Certified
  • OSHA 10 Certified

Sales Associate

Guitar Center
10.2023 - 05.2025
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.

Utilities Locator

USIC
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
  • Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
  • Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
  • Identified depths of water, sewer, gas, cable, oil and electric lines using locating equipment.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.

Oil Delivery Driver

Mighty Auto
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Loaded truck via forklift and properly secured 360 gallon oil containers and 55 gallon oil drums with locking straps to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Loaded oil pump and hoses via forklift and manually
  • Operated 26 foot bobtail truck safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Delivered and pumped oil, anti freeze and other patroleum products to business.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
  • Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.

Delivery Driver

FedEx
03.2017 - 04.2021
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • 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.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.

Route Driver

Edible Arrangements
06.2016 - 02.2017
  • Logged mileage, stops, orders and carton counts for each route.
  • Inspected and loaded delivery vans
  • Received, counted and inspected inventory for delivery.
  • Communicated regularly with manager for delivery route details and changes.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with preparing orders for customers during downtime

Route Driver

Aaron's
05.2015 - 06.2016
  • Inspected and loaded delivery trucks and picked up customer returns.
  • Maintained trucks while in use and inspected vehicles and mechanical tools before and after long haul drives.
  • Communicated regularly with dispatcher for delivery route details and changes.
  • Drove 26 foot box truck state to state to pick up and deliver warranty items to Aaron's stores (TV's, Washer's, Dryers, Furniture)

Deli Associate

Albertsons
02.2014 - 05.2015
  • Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
  • Created appealing food arrangements for party trays and specialized orders.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.

Warehouse Associate

UNITED POSTEL SERVICE
08.2012 - 02.2014
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Recording Arts

MediaTech Institute
Dallas, TX
08.2024

Skills

  • RF scanner
  • Box truck
  • Delivery Driver Experience
  • Customer service
  • Materials handling
  • Warehouse experience
  • Shipping & receiving
  • Loading and unloading
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Mechanical tools
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Health and safety regulations
  • OSHA compliance
  • Store opening and closing
  • Product sales
  • MS Excel
  • MS office

Timeline

Firestop Technician

Remedi8 Holdings Corp
05.2025 - Current

Sales Associate

Guitar Center
10.2023 - 05.2025

Utilities Locator

USIC
08.2022 - 10.2023

Oil Delivery Driver

Mighty Auto
04.2021 - 08.2022

Delivery Driver

FedEx
03.2017 - 04.2021

Route Driver

Edible Arrangements
06.2016 - 02.2017

Route Driver

Aaron's
05.2015 - 06.2016

Deli Associate

Albertsons
02.2014 - 05.2015

Warehouse Associate

UNITED POSTEL SERVICE
08.2012 - 02.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Recording Arts

MediaTech Institute