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James Haynes

Fairview Heights,IL

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience at FedEx Ground, excelling in warehouse safety and package handling. Proven ability to enhance efficiency through effective sorting techniques and teamwork. Skilled in heavy lifting and maintaining a clean work environment, consistently reducing damage rates and improving operational performance.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Package Handler

FedEx Ground
Sauget IL
04.2025 - Current
  • Sauget IL Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
  • Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.

Production Floater

People Ready Temp Agency
Saint Louis,Mo
03.2020 - Current
  • Reduced machinery downtime through proactive maintenance and timely troubleshooting.
  • Delivered consistent results under pressure while maintaining strict adherence to company policies and guidelines.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Collaborated with quality control teams to maintain product consistency and adherence to industry standards.

Church Musician

River of Life Evangelist Center
East Saint Louis, IL
05.2011 - Current
  • Implemented innovative approaches to traditional hymns and contemporary songs, keeping the church''s music program fresh and engaging for all participants.
  • Collaborated with the choir and other musicians to create a cohesive and harmonious sound during performances.
  • Contributed to the overall spiritual growth of the congregation by providing inspirational musical selections during worship services.
  • Provided piano accompaniment during weekly rehearsals and services, enhancing overall musical quality.
  • Arranged and composed music for special events, resulting in memorable and meaningful experiences for the congregation.
  • Led volunteer musicians in regular practice sessions, sharpening skills and fostering teamwork among members.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in service formats or personnel needs, demonstrating flexibility as a musician and team player.
  • Planned and coordinated special events such as Christmas concerts or Easter programs, creating engaging musical experiences for attendees.
  • Improved congregational participation in worship by introducing new songs that resonated with different age groups.
  • Assisted in recruiting talented singers and instrumentalists from within the congregation to enhance the church''s musical offerings further.
  • Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
  • Played various instruments professionally, including guitar, piano and drums.

Church Musician

Metro East Worship Center
Granite City, IL
03.2008 - 12.2024
  • Enhanced worship experience by skillfully playing various musical instruments during services.
  • Evaluated performance feedback from the congregation and made necessary adjustments to improve overall satisfaction with church music offerings.
  • Worked closely with pastoral staff to select appropriate music that supported sermon themes and liturgical seasons.
  • Developed an extensive repertoire of hymns, anthems, and other sacred music pieces to accommodate diverse church services.

Laborer

R&SM Contractor LLC
SaintLous,/
11.2018 - 2024
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.

Pizza Maker

Imos
Saint Louis,Mo
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Saint Louis Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
  • Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
  • Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
  • Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.

Sorter

Amazon
Saint Louis Mo
02.2020 - 12.2021
  • Worked collaboratively with colleagues in fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines for sorting.
  • Used hand-held scanners to sort items into specific categories.
  • Stacked items according to weights, sizes, types, and picking priorities.
  • Reduced errors in the sorting process by conducting thorough quality checks and maintaining accuracy.

Team Member

McDonald's
Caseyville, IL
10.2010 - 05.2021
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.

Waver

Liberty Tax Service
Fairview Heights, IL
01.2010 - 04.2010

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Massage Therapist

Sanford Brown College
Collinsville IL
11.2007 - 04.2009
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
  • Enhanced client relaxation by utilizing a variety of massage techniques tailored to individual needs.

Prep/ Cook

Hardee's Restaurant
Fairview Heights IL
03.2003 - 07.2003
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Music Teacher

Jackie Joyner -Kersee Center
East Saint Louis ,IL
03.1999 - 08.2001
  • Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.

Education

Certificate - Massage Therapy

Sanford -Brown College
Collinsville,IL
04.2009

Diploma - Musc

East Saint Louis Sr High School
East Saint Louis, IL
05.2003

Skills

  • Heavy lifting
  • Team collaboration
  • Warehouse safety
  • Package unloading
  • Packaging
  • Adaptable to change
  • Loading and unloading
  • Stacking packages
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Packing boxes
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Sorting packages
  • Label reading
  • Fragile item handling
  • Truck loading
  • Package preparation
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Product packing
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Equipment operation
  • Order picking and processing
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Order picking
  • Material stacking
  • Freight handling
  • Shipment tracking
  • Product identification
  • Physical stamina
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Labeling and boxing

Certification

Cpr Training

Timeline

Package Handler

FedEx Ground
04.2025 - Current

Pizza Maker

Imos
08.2021 - 08.2023

Production Floater

People Ready Temp Agency
03.2020 - Current

Sorter

Amazon
02.2020 - 12.2021

Laborer

R&SM Contractor LLC
11.2018 - 2024

Church Musician

River of Life Evangelist Center
05.2011 - Current

Team Member

McDonald's
10.2010 - 05.2021

Waver

Liberty Tax Service
01.2010 - 04.2010

Church Musician

Metro East Worship Center
03.2008 - 12.2024

Massage Therapist

Sanford Brown College
11.2007 - 04.2009

Prep/ Cook

Hardee's Restaurant
03.2003 - 07.2003

Music Teacher

Jackie Joyner -Kersee Center
03.1999 - 08.2001

Certificate - Massage Therapy

Sanford -Brown College

Diploma - Musc

East Saint Louis Sr High School