Kennedy Mwachia
Olathe,KS
Summary
Expert at dealing with different demographics. Have skills and experience in almost every avenue of labor. Has experience working in warehouses, cashier, as well as back room stocking.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Donations Recipient
Savers
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Sorted and performed quality control measures of donated items.
- Maintained organized and clean worksite.
- Displayed excellent customer service when greeting customers and accepting donations.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of transport trucks.
- Respectfully communicated with diverse population of volunteers and employees.
- Opened and closed facility according to operating hours to secure donations and funds.
- Prepared tax receipts and accurately maintained log of received donations and donors.
- Complied with company privacy policies to uphold confidentiality of donors and recipients.
- Worked with site management to prepare weekly work schedules and fulfill staffing requirements.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
Stocker
Walmart
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
- Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Processed and packaged stock items for customer purchases.
- Monitored inventory levels in stockrooms and alerted management to any discrepancies.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash.
Foundation Construction Worker
Fuller Foundation
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
- Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications.
- Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
Laborer
Labor Pros
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Dug trenches, ditches and holes to allow for utility, water and sewer installation and proper foundation for structures.
- Assembled and disassembled formwork to facilitate correct shaping and pouring of concrete.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park01.2017
Diploma -
Olathe South
Olathe04.2021
No Degree - Political Science
Kansas State University
Manhattan01.2013
Skills
- Got to interact with community; provide fair prices to customers, accept donations, price items, clear trash, and recycle merchandise Debating champion ten times in competition Construction worker; know how to build foundations
- Requested donations from current students, alumni, family members and [Type] individuals through calls and email exchanges and promptly offered thanks and appreciation to maintain positive relationships
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
10 time debate champion in kansas. Both at university, and at high school.
Performed a major role, in three high school theatre productions.
Mastered all forms of Microsoft documentation.
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Donations Recipient
Savers
02.2021 - 10.2023
Stocker
Walmart
02.2019 - 02.2022
Foundation Construction Worker
Fuller Foundation
02.2017 - 01.2019
Laborer
Labor Pros
01.2013 - 12.2016
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Johnson County Community College
Diploma -
Olathe South
No Degree - Political Science
Kansas State University
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