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Ray Forrester

Imperial,PA

Summary

Efficient professional with experience and proven knowledge of team building, branding, and new business development. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill any role on your team. Motivated professional with a commitment to top-tier performance. Strong leadership and motivational skills in addition to a focus on customer satisfaction. Maximize quality assurance through compliance with regulatory guidelines and training initiatives. Unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, with the ability to build productive relationships, resolve complex issues, and win customer loyalty. Management professional with history of meeting challenges in complex organizations that rely on collaborative skills to contribute to company growth and success. Proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments that have pockets of ambiguity. Stellar command with delivering results, win-win outcomes, and navigating cross-functional teams. Highly organized and detail-oriented worker, with a drive to exceed expectations. Ability to analyze data, develop strategies, and provide solutions to complex problems. Seeking to leverage skills and knowledge to contribute to team success. Hard worker experienced in problem-solving, service and time management. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the role at your company.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Contractor

Self Employed
01.2025 - Current

Painting, drywalling, demoing, repair, staining.

Painter

Elite Brush Strokes
06.2024 - 01.2025
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
  • Drywall/repair. Demoing. Staining.

Cleaner

Nook & Cranny Cleaning Services
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Clean office buildings

Scanner & Inspector

Mac Discount
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • As a scanner I scanned the products into the system
  • As an inspector I Inspected the items for the scanners to be scanned

Grocery Stocker

Shop N Save
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Checked shelf labels for each item for pricing accuracy
  • Assisted with product placement and positioned items on store shelves
  • Supported merchandising efforts by spot-checking and facing shelves in assigned departments
  • Identified any damaged goods or expired products during daily inspections of stockrooms
  • Built product displays to attract attention to sale and promotional items
  • Loaded customer purchases into their vehicles using safe lifting techniques
  • Kept backroom areas clean and organized at all times
  • Assisted customers with locating items they were looking for
  • Assisted customers in locating desired items within the store
  • Organized shelves and displays in the grocery store to ensure a neat, orderly appearance
  • Interacted and communicated effectively and professionally with store personnel and their customers
  • Utilized material handling equipment like pallet jacks, carts, dollies., in order to move heavy boxes of merchandise throughout the store

Dishwasher

Our Diner
02.2017 - 04.2023
  • Handled dishwashing tasks to provide kitchen with steady supply of clean pots, pans, and cooking utensils
  • Adhered to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
  • Assisted department team with other duties during high volume periods
  • Maintained the highest standards of cleanliness in the kitchen area at all times
  • Kept up with local health codes by ensuring proper sanitation practices were followed at all times
  • Developed strong working relationships with kitchen staff members through effective communication skills
  • Performed daily cleaning duties including mopping floors, wiping counters, disposing of trash, and washing walls
  • Cleaned and sanitized all dishes, utensils, and equipment as required by health department regulations
  • Handled glassware and dishware safely to eliminate breakage
  • Swept and kept washroom floor dry throughout each shift
  • Followed established procedures for proper storage of clean dishes, glasses, flatware, pots, pans
  • Kept work area and equipment clean throughout shift

Usher, cashier, cleaner

Cinemark
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Work the podium
  • Clean the theaters
  • Serve the costomers
  • Run the register

Assistant General Manager

Nook & Cranny Cleaning Co
02.2018 - 01.2022
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner with an emphasis on maintaining positive relationships
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by conducting interviews with prospective candidates
  • Developed, implemented and monitored operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient workflow
  • Mentored staff on problem resolution techniques and provided guidance regarding company policy
  • Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring high levels of customer service and satisfaction
  • Identified and reported unacceptable work performance and disciplinary problems to supervisor or manager

Education

Some College - Arts

CCAC
Oakdale, PA

High School Diploma -

West Allegheny Senior High School
Imperial, PA
05.2012

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Strategic Planning Skill
  • Team Leadership Expertise
  • Corrective Actions
  • Training and Development
  • Staff Management
  • Patient
  • Willing to learn
  • Welcomes constructive criticism
  • Very well at adapting
  • Doesn't fluster easily

Timeline

Independent Contractor

Self Employed
01.2025 - Current

Painter

Elite Brush Strokes
06.2024 - 01.2025

Cleaner

Nook & Cranny Cleaning Services
01.2024 - 12.2024

Scanner & Inspector

Mac Discount
10.2023 - 01.2024

Grocery Stocker

Shop N Save
11.2022 - 10.2023

Usher, cashier, cleaner

Cinemark
09.2021 - 01.2022

Assistant General Manager

Nook & Cranny Cleaning Co
02.2018 - 01.2022

Dishwasher

Our Diner
02.2017 - 04.2023

High School Diploma -

West Allegheny Senior High School

Some College - Arts

CCAC
Ray Forrester