Peter Sailsman
Scotch Plains,NJ
Summary
Leadership: Everyone on the team takes a leadership role at some point; teams demand that each person recognizes skills and lead the group when it is appropriate. Being a team member demands encouragement others' strengths
Coachable and willing to learn improve and make adjustments to performance based on feedback
Goal-orientated: Am Able to push oneself to achieve what is wanted
Self-motivated: monitor training and behavior in the off-season to ensure high-level performance in season
Analytical/Strategic: Watching tape, analyzing performance and determine next best course of action
Time management: communicate with teammates during practice or games, when talking to coaches about a problem, when speaking with a referee/official, and when addressing a game or class conflict with a professor
Detail-oriented: Pick up on small cues; understand how little things done in life affect performance in sport
Understanding the value of teamwork
Competitive nature
Understanding the importance of preparation
Seeks and loves a challenge
Strong Character
Accountable
Handling pressure well
Great sense of discipline
Strong work ethic/ willing to make sacrifices
Mentally tough
Confident
Discipline
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Florida A &M University
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted with move-in/move-out processes, reducing wait times and ensuring smooth transitions for incoming and outgoing residents.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
- Communicated with parents, guardians and other family members to provide briefings of residence hall policies and student progress.
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
- Organized social events for residents to foster sense of community and belonging, resulting in increased resident retention.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
- Responded to student inquiries and concerns, offering support and guidance.
- Conducted regular room inspections to ensure adherence to residence hall policies, maintaining a clean and organized living environment.
Cashier
Advance Auto Parts
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Proactively addressed long lines by opening additional registers when necessary, enhancing customer experience.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Office Assistant
Millikin University
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Submitted employee payroll documentation weekly to avoid errors and kept employees paid accurately and on time.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Peer Mentor
Millikin University
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted mentee in getting acclimated to new position or responsibilities with consistent coaching and assisting with task prioritization.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Strengthened collaboration between faculty advisors and peer mentors through regular meetings discussing student progress.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Counseled 15 students individually to assist in overcoming obstacles, make proper choices to stay focused and adjust to college life.
- Presented information about peer mentoring services during orientation events for new students entering the institution.
- Connected mentees with academic resources such as tutoring services or workshops when needed to improve performance levels.
- Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Landscaper
United Way Of Greater Union County
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Prepared soil and gardens for planting with mulch and sod.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees and carried out general garden maintenance.
- Installed block and stone décor according to plans and specifications.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to lawns and grounds on a regular basis to control weeds, insect infestation diseases and to maintain soil fertility.
- Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil.
Secretary/Construction Worker
PALS Home Improvement
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Built new structural components and replaced worn parts with updated pieces meeting current code standards.
- Supported project managers in developing effective work schedules for each project team and stage.
- Retrieved materials, tools and equipment from trucks and delivered to skilled workers.
- Renovated various structures under tight timelines and on strict budgets.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and help each meet property goals.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Intern
Salvation Army
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Maintained up-to-date and accurate program files and records.
- Kept facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs.
- Prepared folders for new cases to be entered and organized closed files.
- Communicated needs and issues to appropriate supervisors in timely fashion.
- Educated residents and families about available services and resources.
- Sorted and distributed food to disadvantaged families, including canned goods and fresh produce.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
Scotch Plains, NJ06.2019
No Degree - Psychology
Millikin University
Decatur, ILBachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL08.2024
Skills
- Friendly and hardworking
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Solid independent worker
- Strong work ethic
- Multitasking
- Active Listening
- Team Collaboration
- Self-confident
- Problem-Solving
- Time management abilities
- Time Management
Affiliations
- 2019 Student Of The Month
- 2017-2019 Recognized By The Board Of Education
- 2017-2019 High Honor Roll
- 2019 Turn Around Kid Scholarship
- 2019 fall semester Dean's List
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Florida A &M University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Cashier
Advance Auto Parts
07.2022 - 08.2022
Office Assistant
Millikin University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Peer Mentor
Millikin University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Landscaper
United Way Of Greater Union County
07.2019 - 08.2020
Intern
Salvation Army
05.2019 - 06.2019
Secretary/Construction Worker
PALS Home Improvement
06.2017 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
No Degree - Psychology
Millikin University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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