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John Ray

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

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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
John RayFull-Time Student/Team Lead