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Rashad Canada

Rashad Canada

Amherst,VA

Summary

Ambitious, career-focused jobseeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level position to help launch career while achieving company goals.

Driven student leveraging studies in Sociology seeks real-world experience. Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Coordinator

Adecco
Lynchburg, VA
07.2022 - Current
  • Used job-related software to draft and finalize written correspondence and documentation.
  • Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.
  • Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
  • Received and responded to customer requests via letters, emails, telephone calls and in-person interactions.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
  • Recruited, hired, trained and supervised staff of [Number] and implemented mentoring program that offered positive employee engagement.
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Supervised [Number] administrative team members and provided constructive feedback, resulting in higher morale and increased employee retention.

Guard

Juvenile Detention Center
Lynchburg , VA
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
  • Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
  • Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
  • Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.

Sessional Clerk

United States Post Office
Amherst , VA
11.2021 - 12.2021

Sorted Mail


Assisted Carriers

Political Canvasser

Proscalar LLC
AMHERST, VA
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • Collected and documented voter opinions on local, regional and national topics.
  • Interacted with and educated voters in local area to promote political campaign.
  • Went to over 100 doors over 8 miles daily to educate and sign up potential voters.

Order Selector

Adecco Staffing
Lynchburg, VA
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
  • Packed clothing and accessories products using shipping materials as directed by company specifications.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
  • Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
  • Added packed boxes to conveyor belts for movement to shipping stations.

Order Selector

Adecco
Lynchburg, VA
10.2018 - 02.2019

Cook

Biscuitville
Madison Heights, VA
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Safely used kitchen equipment and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Grill Cook

McDonald's
Madison Heights, VA
06.2017 - 06.2017
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
  • Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace to prevent cross-contamination of food.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
  • Adhered to strict time limit for orders, maintaining quick turnout for orders with minimal mistakes.
  • Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
  • Used various grilling methods and recipes to prepare over 35 meals per day.
  • Prepared average of 35 orders each shift.
  • Stored leftover uncooked and cooked food in airtight containers to prevent rancidity.
  • Utilized kitchen thermometer to verify properly cooked food to prevent illnesses in customers.
  • Read food order slips and accepted verbal instructions by waitstaff to prepare dishes for customers.
  • Restocked all cooking ingredients on regular basis to maintain optimum inventory.

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Internship Student

Jubilee Family Development Center
Lynchburg, VA
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Maintained clean work areas, washing supplies and wiping surfaces thoroughly.
  • Learned new materials, processes and programs quickly.
  • Observed Administration and Education job actions.
  • Followed Administrative Educational professionals for more than 120 hours.
  • Maintained high levels of efficiency during training by taking detailed notes and asking questions.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Increased training efficiency by working closely with supervisor and coworkers, asking questions, and giving honest, detailed feedback.
  • Completed various clerical duties such as maintaining memos, organizing documents and faxing.
  • Learned how to type and dictate with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Devised and performed reliability characterization and data analysis.
  • Abided by company's policies and procedures.
  • Worked under supervision of management and helped plan and organize daily work tasks.
  • Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions and directed individuals to office locations.
  • Performed administrative duties and staff support tasks.
  • Helped with administrative support, including managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.

Laborer

Self-employeed
Amherst, VA
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Completed heavy labor tasks, including paving roads, hauling materials and digging ditches.
  • Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
  • Helped with construction of hospitals, schools, and commercial office buildings.

Education

Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Sociology

Virginia University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA
06.2017
  • Completed Apprenticeship Apprenticeship, Jubilee Family Development Center- 03/2017

Skills

  • Forklift Operation
  • Product Picking
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Pallet Arrangement
  • Light Maintenance
  • Pallet Jack Operation
  • Unloading Cargo
  • Packaging
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Order Tracking
  • Sorting
  • Vehicle Safety
  • Order picking and processing
  • Product location
  • Interdepartmental communication
  • Safety and compliance
  • Shipping and packaging
  • Responsible
  • Organization and Time management
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Coordinator - Adecco
07.2022 - Current
Guard - Juvenile Detention Center
12.2021 - 02.2022
Sessional Clerk - United States Post Office
11.2021 - 12.2021
Political Canvasser - Proscalar LLC
10.2021 - 11.2021
Order Selector - Adecco Staffing
04.2019 - 01.2020
Order Selector - Adecco
10.2018 - 02.2019
Cook - Biscuitville
06.2017 - 06.2018
Grill Cook - McDonald's
06.2017 - 06.2017
Internship Student - Jubilee Family Development Center
01.2017 - 03.2017
Laborer - Self-employeed
01.2009 - 12.2011
Virginia University of Lynchburg - Bachelor Of Applied Arts, Sociology
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