Rasheda Quinton
Guilderland,NY
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at USPS, excelling in package handling and workplace safety. Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while maximizing efficiency and maintaining organization. Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication foster teamwork and enhance service levels in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering high-quality results consistently.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mail Handler
USPS
Albany, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Utilized physical strength to move mail and packages of varying sizes and weights.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to facilitate efficient mail handling processes.
- Followed safety protocols while handling and sorting mail for personal safety purposes.
- Maximized workplace safety with proper handling techniques for heavy or oversized packages.
- Balanced workload effectively during peak seasons to ensure consistent service levels despite increased volume demands.
- Ensured timely delivery of mail by loading and unloading trucks, as well as transporting sorted mail to appropriate areas within the facility.
Cook
Wingstop Restaurant
Manhattan Ny
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
Garden Associate
Home Depot
Queens, NY
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Worked outdoors in weather conditions to care for plants and serve customers.
- Maintained walkways and paths throughout gardens for safe navigation.
- Maintained a clean and inviting garden center environment for both employees and customers alike.
- Sought out customers to help and offered immediate assistance with locating items and making selections.
- Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks efficiently to keep store ready for guests.
- Restocked shelves with new plants each day and rotated stock for optimal appearance.
- Enhanced garden aesthetics by maintaining and pruning plants, shrubs, and trees.
- Prepared soil for new plantings by tilling, amending and composting.
- Maximized sales through effective merchandising of plants, tools, and accessories.
- Optimized irrigation systems for water conservation while maintaining healthy plant growth.
Food Prep
Margaritaville Resort
Manhattan
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated versatility in performing various kitchen roles, from food prep to dishwashing, as needed during high-demand periods.
- Supervised staff of Number and assisted with technique, food prep and presentation.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by implementing proper food prep techniques and organization methods.
- Demonstrated versatility by working various roles within the kitchen as needed, from dishwashing to food prep.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Optimized food prep sequence, significantly reducing customer wait times.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food prep processes and minimizing waste.
- Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
- Supported kitchen staff with various tasks, such as food prep, dishwashing, and restocking supplies, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Increased efficiency in kitchen operations by organizing food prep areas before each event.
- Assisted food prep and assembly on line and served Number customers per day.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
- Prepared food items accurately and in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
- Adhered to strict food handling procedures to minimize risk of contamination or spoilage during preparation processes.
Sales Associate
Ocean State Job
Albany NY
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Packages Handler
Fed Ex Ground
Rensselaer, NY
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
- Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Contributed to increased productivity by working effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Maximized space utilization within trucks through effective stacking and arranging of packages, minimizing shipment delays.
- Streamlined workflow by coordinating with team members on efficient loading and unloading procedures.
- Aided in maintaining warehouse cleanliness, ensuring an organized workspace conducive to efficient operations.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
Dinning Associated
Foodia
Queens, NY
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Interact with customers in a positive and friendly manner, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Go above and beyond to meet customer needs and address any concerns.
- Keep the dining area and surrounding spaces clean and tidy, including cleaning dishes.
- Operate the Point of Sale system accurately and efficiently.
- Stock and maintain cafe items, ensuring they are available when needed.
- Follow Fooda's established standards of service and sanitation.
- Escalate issues to the Dining Manager when necessary.
- Portion food in quantities specified by nutritional standards set by Registered Dietitian and management
- Serve special meals and catered events as needed. Assist the cooks and line prep-cooks as needed and assigned by the team leader or management.
Education
L.I.C High School
Queens, NY06.2009
Timeline
Mail Handler
USPS
07.2022 - Current
Cook
Wingstop Restaurant
06.2021 - 07.2022
Garden Associate
Home Depot
03.2021 - 06.2021
Food Prep
Margaritaville Resort
01.2021 - 06.2021
Sales Associate
Ocean State Job
11.2020 - 01.2021
Packages Handler
Fed Ex Ground
07.2020 - 10.2020
Dinning Associated
Foodia
02.2019 - 03.2020
L.I.C High School