John Ray
Full-Time Student/Team Lead
Auburn,AL
Summary
Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Seasonal Team Lead
Walmart
Valley, AL
03.2022 - Current
- As Seasonal Team Lead I am responsible for 3 departments: Garden Center, Toys, and Seasonal.
- Daily functions would include price changes, team huddles, customer service, freight & merchandising, etc.
- Responsible for Workday: Terminations, disciplinary actions, update personal information, job changes, checking company e-mail, delegation, and ChatBot for Managers of People.
- Training: ULearn's, hourly onboarding academy, and awarding associates badges.
- Schedules: Teaming schedules & weekend availability.
- Attendance: Coding exception, managing time off requests, managing policy adherence.
- People Partner: Enforcing dress code, meal exceptions, minor exceptions, LOA.
- Onboarding: Orientation, I-9 process, sponsor assignments on first day.
Doordash Driver
DoorDash/Shiftsmart
Auburn, AL
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
Seasonal Team Lead
Walmart
Auburn, AL
04.2020 - 03.2021
- As Seasonal Team Lead I am responsible for 3 departments: Garden Center, Toys, and Seasonal.
- Daily functions would include price changes, team huddles, customer service, freight & merchandising, etc.
- Responsible for Workday: Terminations, disciplinary actions, update personal information, job changes, checking company e-mail, delegation, and ChatBot for Managers of People.
- Training: ULearn's, hourly onboarding academy, and awarding associates badges.
- Schedules: Teaming schedules & weekend availability.
- Attendance: Coding exception, managing time off requests, managing policy adherence.
- People Partner: Enforcing dress code, meal exceptions, minor exceptions, LOA.
- Onboarding: Orientation, I-9 process, sponsor assignments on first day.
Dishwasher
Tacorita
Auburn, AL
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
Department Manager
Walmart
Auburn, AL
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Started as a sales associate in Hardware and got promoted in 2 months to department manager
- Won associate of the month in my 2nd month working there
- My main duties were keeping my departments in order, ordering new merchandise when needed, price changes, etc
- I left in August while only working there for about 8 months because I started back to school at Auburn University.
Asset Protection Associate
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Auburn, AL
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Patrolled store departments to check for suspicious activities.
- Investigated and reported any suspicious activity to local law enforcement and store management to obtain quick response.
Data Entry Processor
Auburn University Enrollment Services
Auburn, AL
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Compiled and verified accuracy and sorting information to prepare source data for computer entry.
- Drove university mail truck to campus and back to office to pick up deliveries.
Cooler/Freezer Order Filler
Andalusia Distributing Company
Andalusia, AL
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked overnight in the cooler & freezer pulling orders from stores all around the south
- Also loaded trucks and made sure everything on night shift was done properly
- At company short period of time because it was summer position.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
Sales Associate
Wal-Mart
Andalusia, AL
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Customer service; stocking; inventory; department management; and paint maintenance.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Assistance Basketball Coach
Fleeta Jr. High School
08.2014 - 05.2015
- After graduating high school and while playing college basketball I was a volunteer basketball coach at my old middle school.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
Education
High School Diploma -
Straughn High School
Andalusia, AL 08.2010 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Andalusia, AL 08.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado State University Global
Denver, CO 03.2023 - Current
Skills
Customer Service
Retail Management
Warehouse & Freight
Forklift
Scissor Lift
Workplace safety
Merchandising
Food Prep & DishWasher
Pallet Jack
Sports Coaching
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Looking to relocate to Jacksonville, Florida.
Certifications
Forklift Certified
Scissor Lift Certified
Electric Pallet Jack Certified
Walkie Stacker Certified
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Colorado State University Global
03.2023 - Current
Seasonal Team Lead
Walmart
03.2022 - Current
Doordash Driver
DoorDash/Shiftsmart
04.2021 - 03.2022
Seasonal Team Lead
Walmart
04.2020 - 03.2021
Dishwasher
Tacorita
11.2018 - 04.2019
Department Manager
Walmart
01.2018 - 08.2018
Asset Protection Associate
Academy Sports + Outdoors
09.2017 - 12.2017
Cooler/Freezer Order Filler
Andalusia Distributing Company
05.2017 - 08.2017
Data Entry Processor
Auburn University Enrollment Services
08.2016 - 12.2017
Sales Associate
Wal-Mart
05.2015 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
08.2014 - 05.2016
Assistance Basketball Coach
Fleeta Jr. High School
08.2014 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Straughn High School
08.2010 - 05.2014