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Matthew Prusak

Hicksville,NY

Summary

I am a motivated College student with experience in multiple types of work. I have a lot of knowledge and interest in science but i am always looking to experience and learned new things.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recieving Manager

Heritage Farm And Garden
Muttontown, New York
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Unloaded, sorted and stored incoming merchandise.
  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
  • Worked with inventory managers and unloaders to plan deliveries.

Shipping Receiving

Hicks Nurseries, Inc.
Westbury, NY
10 2017 - 01.2021
  • Inspected cargo for count accuracy.
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
  • During Christmas season sold christmas trees to customers. 7000 trees a year sold on site.
  • Over 70,000 individual items sold through out the year all received and processed by a three man team.
  • Prepare and help departments with the changing of seasons. For example the nursery must be ready for spring for shoppers in advance.
  • Skilled forklift driver as well
  • Built and designed sets for indoor flower show during march.
  • Writing up receiving reports while noting any errors.

Restaurant Hostess/takeout

Anthonys Coal Fired Pizza
Woodbury, NY
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Planned and executed guest parties by organizing menus, spaces and special requests.
  • Documented reservations and communicated changes to guests.
  • Maintained highly loyal clientele by delivering unparalleled service at every stage of restaurant dining experience.
  • Took information about guests' party size, led to seating, offered menus and octagonally take drink orders.
  • Operated store phone for orders, reservations and any questions.

Security Officer

Forte Security
East northport
11.2014 - 01.2018
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
  • Detected suspicious activities and watched for criminal acts and rule infractions.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
  • Monitored and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.
  • Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
  • Worked college events, Religious events in the city, Night Clubs and construction sites.

Sales Associate/Cashier

Whole Foods Market
Jericho, NY
01.2017 - 09.2017
  • Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
  • Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
  • Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits, or exchanges.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • Trained new associates on cash register operations including opening, conducting customer transactions and balancing drawer.

Painter

Feltkamp Painting
Rockville Centre, NY
06.2014 - 10.2016

Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.

  • Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces.
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
  • Polished painted surfaces with sandpaper, pumice, rouge, wax and other finishing materials.
  • Applied exterior caulking to building joints and seams.
  • Minimized disruption of client space and thoroughly cleaned up after the completion of each job.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
  • Painted the inside and outside of large homes mainly in Rockville Centre, Point lookout and Garden City.
  • Worked with a team of (depending on size of job) 2-8 men to quickly and accurately paint and wallpaper homes
  • Job sites always reviewed by myself, other employees or our boss to make sure no mess is ever left and that our paint or wall paper job is perfect.

Education

Associate of Science -

Nassau Community College
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity High School
2014

Skills

  • High-end residential work
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Self-motivated
  • Computer proficiency
  • Forklift certified
  • Excellent research skills
  • Leadership abilities
  • Critical thinker
  • Adaptable learner
  • Quick learner

Certification

  • Fork lift certification for Hicks Nursery

Timeline

Recieving Manager

Heritage Farm And Garden
03.2021 - 06.2022

Restaurant Hostess/takeout

Anthonys Coal Fired Pizza
08.2019 - 03.2020

Sales Associate/Cashier

Whole Foods Market
01.2017 - 09.2017

Security Officer

Forte Security
11.2014 - 01.2018

Painter

Feltkamp Painting
06.2014 - 10.2016

Shipping Receiving

Hicks Nurseries, Inc.
10 2017 - 01.2021

Associate of Science -

Nassau Community College

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity High School
Matthew Prusak