Kevin Kent
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Hardworking Sales Associate committed to driving high sales in both slow and busy shifts. Organized and patient individual polished in handling customer complaints and replenishing stock. Flexible and outgoing team player commended for demonstrating honesty and integrity with customers, team members and supervisors.
Seasoned Associate bringing hands-on experience in business operations and client management. Demonstrates adeptness at fostering strategic partnerships, streamlining processes, and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong communication skills with a knack for problem-solving and team collaboration. Previous work has resulted in improved customer satisfaction and significant process optimizations.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Wawa Associate
Wawa Food Markets
Philadelphia, Pa
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and store areas.
- Restocked shelves promptly to ensure product availability.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and encourage loyalty.
- Organized backroom areas to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Ensured compliance with company safety regulations at all times while on the job.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Embroidery Assistant
Lloyd Sixsmith
Philadelphia, Pa
06.2018 - Current
- Assisted in setting up embroidery machines for various projects.
- Organized and maintained inventory of embroidery supplies and materials.
- Trim fold and pack existing products for shipping
Production Worker
Northeast Fence and Iron Works
Philadelphia, Pa
02.2010 - 02.2016
- Operated machinery to fabricate metal products for fencing and construction projects.
- Assembled components accurately according to blueprints and specifications for quality assurance.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain an efficient workflow on the production line.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, ensuring proper handling and storage procedures were followed.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency in production.
- Followed safety protocols diligently to minimize risks in a high-paced manufacturing environment.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors, and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Adhered strictly to established guidelines and procedures while performing duties.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Printing Platemaker for flexo
Paraprint Plate Co Inc
Ivyland, Pennsylvania
02.1988 - 02.2015
- Operated imaging equipment for accurate plate production.
- Maintained quality control standards during printing processes.
- Prepared materials for various print jobs.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery and handling chemicals.
- Reviewed job specifications to confirm alignment with client requirements.
- Monitor quality control standards throughout the production process to maintain high-quality standards.
- Organize daily workflow by prioritizing jobs based on deadlines and customer requirements.
- Set up and adjust various platemaking equipment including cameras, processors, proofers, plate making machines.
- Maintain records of all work completed on job tickets and other documents as required.
- Analyze customer provided artwork for potential errors or inconsistencies prior to plate production.
- Operate film imagesetters to produce films from digital files for outputting plates.
- Verify that artwork is properly prepared before producing plates according to customer specifications.
- Evaluate existing processes for potential improvements in productivity or cost savings measures.
- Ensure accuracy of all plates produced by inspecting films prior to exposure onto printing plates.
- Develop new techniques for improving efficiency in the platemaking processes.
- Read and interpret customer supplied color separations and proofs.
- Reviewed customer files and checked for missing graphics, fonts and other details.
- Assessed digital customer files against supplied hard copy to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Handled troubleshooting tasks regarding all prepress equipment to resolve issues quickly and avoid downtime.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce errors and reprints.
Education
Olney High
Philadelphia , PaSkills
- Customer service
- Product knowledge
- Safety compliance
- Machinery operation
- Quality Control
- Determined to get Quality Accurate products to customer i fast efficienct safe manner
Timeline
Wawa Associate
Wawa Food Markets
02.2026 - Current
Embroidery Assistant
Lloyd Sixsmith
06.2018 - Current
Production Worker
Northeast Fence and Iron Works
02.2010 - 02.2016
Printing Platemaker for flexo
Paraprint Plate Co Inc
02.1988 - 02.2015
Olney High