Ma'Kla Bolton
Conover,NC
Summary
A natural leader committed to company core values, driving results, and exceeding expectations. Seeking a challenging environment with cross training opportunities that provide growth and advanced learning within the company.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Technician
Kewaunee Scientific Corporation
Statesville, NC
05.2021 - Current
- Carefully read blueprints for proper wiring
- Wired by MET guidelines for standard procedures or hardwiring
- Used serial tracking software for certain wired installations
- Plumbed and tested air, gas, and vacuum accents
- Navigate through several warehouse staging procedures and fulfillment of electrical and general assembly work orders
- Help other associates in the Technical Furniture Group department with other GA orders by organizing and putting away parts or through packing
Hostess
Charolais Steakhouse & Standard Oyster Company
Hickory, NC
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Greeted and seated guests
- Calculated and managed wait times for call ahead and walk in availability, and managed reservations by phone and through a booking application
- Scheduled special events held within and outside of the restaurant coordinated towards VIP guests
- Easily adapted to fill specific roles whenever needed such as BOH and FOH duties
- Heavily assisted the wait staff, bartenders, and mangers to keep the workflow smooth when heavily booked
Retail Sales Associate
Belk
Hickory, NC
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Fragrance and cosmetic associate
- Hourly and commission driven sales
- Developed strong product knowledge and helped customers complete purchases, locate items, join reward programs, and open a line of credit
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, pre orders and gift card activations
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise for special events and sales
General Assembly Associate
Kewaunee Scientific Corporation
Hickory, NC
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Associate in assigned in general assembly department for laboratory furniture
- Cross trained and worked in several departments within general assembly including base cabinet work, drawer buildup, door buildup, acid/solvent safety cabinet assembly, work bench and table assembly, and hood ventilation sub-assembly
- Conducted quality inspections on finished components and identified issues
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expectations
- Personally developed a handbook for other onboarding associates to use in the drawer buildup department
Data Entry Associate
Feetures
Hickory, NC
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process with accuracy and efficiency
- Compiled information and input into Fishbowl purchase ordering
- Picked and packaged customer orders for athletic retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Zappos, Footwear Etc., E-commerce, and Athleta
- Rework associate
Picker / Packer
Medline Industries
Lincolnton, NC
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Picked medical supplies for hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient and surgical centers, home healthcare agencies, and home delivery
- Picking was conducted with Jennifer Voice, and each item (case or individual) was picked via RF scanners
- Lifted and carried packages to scan out and load on the proper conveyor for shipping
- Replenished items taken from shelves, safely using equipment to lift and organize products.
- Performed order auditing on different occasions
- Took on extra hours during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines
- Advanced rapidly within the company and sought out for Team Lead/Managerial positions
Machine Operator / Production Line Inspector
Sarstedt Group
Newton, NC
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Operated, maintained, and collected product from a line of multiple injection molding machines
- Running five machines at a time was the average per employee per production cycle
- Job duties included: pulling product from each machine carousel, inspecting the product, weighing and Julian dating each lot of products, transferring each bag of product to its assigned bin for shipping, and alerting technicians when the machines running subpar
Foodservice Associate
PDQ
Hickory, NC
12.2013 - 09.2014
- Developed valuable communication skills through working with fellow associates and the public
- Promoted to trainer shortly after hire and trained onboarding associates
- Carried out various duties within the restaurant including meal preparations, dining room hospitality, pick-up window services, and cashier responsibilities
- Able to perform all opening and closing responsibilities and was chosen for opener/closer on multiple occasions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Lenoir-Rhyne University, Natural Sciences
Hickory, NCHigh School Diploma -
Challenger Early College High School
Hickory, NC05.2012
Associate of Arts -
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC05.2012
Skills
Communication
Data Entry
Organizational
Multi-task
Microsoft Office applications
Event Coordination & Scheduling
Blueprint and Schematic Reading
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Customer Relations and Service
Troubleshooting
Certification
Work Keys
Forklift
Timeline
Electrical Technician
Kewaunee Scientific Corporation
05.2021 - Current
Hostess
Charolais Steakhouse & Standard Oyster Company
11.2019 - 05.2021
Retail Sales Associate
Belk
11.2018 - 09.2019
General Assembly Associate
Kewaunee Scientific Corporation
08.2016 - 08.2018
Data Entry Associate
Feetures
01.2016 - 06.2016
Picker / Packer
Medline Industries
03.2015 - 01.2016
Machine Operator / Production Line Inspector
Sarstedt Group
09.2014 - 03.2015
Foodservice Associate
PDQ
12.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Lenoir-Rhyne University, Natural Sciences
High School Diploma -
Challenger Early College High School
Associate of Arts -
Catawba Valley Community College
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