JOSEPH RUNFOLA
Dickinson
Summary
With a team-oriented mentality and a commitment to customer satisfaction, business goals, and sales excellence, I am efficiency-driven and organized. Customer assistance Loading merchandise Bagging procedures Stocking and replenishing Stock management Cart returns Safe serving knowledge Place settings Strong team member Flexible and adaptable
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
US
Kroger
League City, TX
- Helped customers with price checks, heavy items, and anything else they needed to have a good shopping experience
- Assisted cashiers with grocery bagging using either plastic or paper bags
- Kept track of safety and security issues and reported them to management for resolution
- Restocked, arranged, and organized merchandise in the front lanes to increase product sales
- Implemented a cart collection system that cut the time it took to collect carts
- Ensured a smooth checkout process by replenishing bag supplies and retrieving grocery baskets and carts on a regular basis.
Low Voltage Technician
Electra Link
Spring, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Installed and terminated low voltage wiring for security systems and telecommunications.
- Conducted routine testing on electrical components to ensure functionality and compliance.
- Maintained accurate documentation of installed systems, adhering to industry standards and regulations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing low voltage equipment, minimizing downtime for clients.
- Collaborated with team members to complete installation projects within established timelines.
- Followed safety protocols while working with electrical systems, promoting a secure work environment.
- Installed and tested low voltage systems, including security alarms and intercoms.
- Diagnosed and repaired malfunctions in low voltage electrical systems using diagnostic tools.
- Maintained accurate documentation of service calls and repairs performed on equipment.
- Trained junior technicians on safe practices and installation techniques for low voltage systems.
- Mounted panels for motion detectors, keypads and controls.
- Installed and serviced various security, fire alarm and closed circuit TV systems for both residential and business clientele.
- Successfully managed multiple projects and several work teams on consistent basis.
- Identified problematic components and wiring issues and applied troubleshooting techniques.
- Reduced system downtime with proactive troubleshooting of wiring and connectivity issues.
- Improved energy efficiency, implemented eco-friendly cabling solutions.
- Supported event setups with temporary low voltage solutions, ensuring reliable operation.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Worked to create safe, low-cost and dependable designs.
- Conducted routine inspections of low voltage equipment to identify potential issues early.
- Assisted in the installation and maintenance of low voltage systems for optimal performance.
- Maintained accurate documentation of service calls, repairs, and installations performed daily.
- Operated testing equipment to verify functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Followed electrical codes and regulations to ensure proper installation of wiring and connections.
- Enhanced safety by troubleshooting electrical issues, identifying hazards, and implementing corrective measures.
BUSSER
Pier 6
San Leon, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Checked on all tables to refill drinks and respond to requests at appropriate intervals
- Made a point of emphasizing quick and friendly customer service
- Double-checked that supplies like linens and trays were in good condition and restocked any items that were running low
- Kept the indoor and outdoor dining areas clean by removing trash, wiping down tables, and restocking napkin dispensers
- Followed all health and sanitation rules and regulations.
CONSTRUCTION WORKER
SER Construction Inc
Houston, Texas
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with other crew members to complete tasks in an effective manner; worked both independently and as part of a team.
- Used hand drill and saw machine to cut required measurements of materials.
- Followed verbal and written instructions from supervisors.
- Worked collaboratively with teams of other construction workers.
- Maintained a clean job site by removing debris, cleaning up spills, and adhering to safety regulations on a daily basis.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
- Provided support for crews during all phases of construction activity.
- Maintained site cleanliness by organizing equipment and disposing of hazardous or excessive materials.
- Completed demolition, excavation, and site preparation.
- Applied caulking compounds by hand and with caulking gun to seal crevices.
- Used power equipment and forklift to load and unload construction materials and tools.
- Trained new employees on the use of tools and equipment used in construction processes.
- Transported materials from storage areas using forklifts or cranes; unloaded trucks with heavy equipment safely.
- Assisted heavy equipment operators in securing special attachments to equipment.
- Assisted in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
- Operated heavy machinery such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines.
- Operated forklifts or bulldozers to move materials on construction sites.
- Installed pipes, cable lines and other underground utilities with backhoes or bulldozers.
- Operated jackhammers and drills to break up concrete and pavement.
- Unloaded and identified building materials, machinery, and tools, distributing to appropriate locations according to project plans and specifications.
- Measured, marked, and recorded distances across or between points.
- Dug ditches and trenches, backfilled excavations, and compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Lubricated, cleaned and repaired machinery, equipment, and tools.
- Mopped, brushed and spread paints, cleaning solutions and compounds over surfaces to clean and provide protection.
- Passed near, in and around work zones.
- Performed construction laborer duties at green building sites, such as renewable energy plants and wind turbine installations.
- Poured cement and concrete using floats, trowels, screeds and powered cement finishing tools.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment to guarantee operational integrity.
- Complied with all safety protocols while operating hazardous machinery on job sites.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
WAREHOUSE ORDER PICKER
Best Buy
League city, Texas
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Efficiently operated warehouse machinery such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and order pickers.
- Maintained high standards of quality control throughout the entire order picking process.
- Stacked items on pallets according to size and weight limitations specified by company guidelines.
- Utilized computer systems to track inventory levels, orders, shipments.
- Successfully organized inventory to ensure accurate picking of orders in a timely manner.
- Ensured all products were properly labeled before being shipped out to customers.
- Assisted with maintaining records related to received goods such as quantity received, date received.
- Operated various types of lifting equipment safely at all times including but not limited to hoists, cranes, overhead lifts.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from vehicles and other conveyances manually or with the use of material handling equipment.
- Trained incoming staff members on proper methods for picking orders accurately and efficiently.
- Helped with picking and packing, pallet building, and light assembly.
- Loaded customer orders onto delivery trucks in a timely manner.
- Operated a forklift to move materials to designated areas.
- Moved product from staging or storage areas into outbound trucks and trailers.
- Checked inventory records to determine availability of requested merchandise.
- Unloaded inbound shipments and safely moved products to storage locations.
- Adjusted inventory pick lists to reflect changes in customer orders.
Education
High School -
Dickinson High School
Dickinson, TX01-2022
Skills
- Traffic Movement Understanding
- Forklift Driving
- Hand Tool Operations
- Worksite Safety
- Construction Layout
- Concrete Laying
- Materials Loading
- Cement Mixing
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
Certification
commscope ACT 1 ACT 2 ACT 3
Timeline
Low Voltage Technician
Electra Link
10.2024 - Current
WAREHOUSE ORDER PICKER
Best Buy
10.2022 - 01.2023
CONSTRUCTION WORKER
SER Construction Inc
03.2022 - 10.2024
BUSSER
Pier 6
06.2021 - Current
US
Kroger
High School -
Dickinson High School