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Ricardel Hightower

Photographer/ Computer Tech
Daytona Beach,FL

Summary

Highly-skilled Photographer driven to fulfill planned concepts or desired results for projects. Flexible and gifted at tackling obstacles while meeting creative goals. Exceptional skill working with computers. Reliable Construction Worker offering expertise gained over 15-year career in diverse labor roles. Versed in completing physically-challenging jobs and working long hours under all types of weather conditions. Familiar with construction history of quickly learning new techniques and equipment operation. Skilled Labor Worker with strong track record of success in maintenance, repair and general labor. Multitasks and works well in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Flexible work and shift schedule with expertise operating basic hand and power tools. Excellent work performance in individual and team roles combined with superior attendance record. Hardworking technician with talents in software and business communication skills. Experienced in warehouses and known for safely and effectively completing tasks on any and all projects. Respectful, punctual employee with ability to multitask.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer

Sole Proprietorship
Daytona Beach, FL
02.2018 - Current
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
  • Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
  • Facilitated weekly studio appointments for over 25 shoots
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance

Warehouse Order Selector

Trader Joes Warehouse
Daytona Beach, FL
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors
  • Compared received packages against shipping documents
  • Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns

Lead Technician

Insight Global
Atlanta, GA
10.2014 - 01.2015
  • Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Designed remote support scenario manuals to standardize diagnosis and escalation policies across 3 facilities.
  • Drafted system setup and imaging documentation, creating standardized frameworks to rapidly onboard new hardware.
  • Commissioned third-party vendors and technicians to augment on-site technical support assets.
  • Oversaw takedown, packaging, transportation and installation logistics for 2 systems during facilities transition.
  • Realigned production plans to boost productivity without dramatically increasing costs.

Computer Technician

LanceSoft
Atlanta, GA
05.2011 - 01.2013
  • Maintained electronic record integrity by verifying implementation of internal quality standards and external regulations.
  • Backed up company data on regular basis, successfully recovering critical information after malware attacks.
  • Setup, installed and configured computers in various business locations to support operations and reporting.
  • Answered calls and emails at company's help desk, assisting employees and customers with troubleshooting computer issues.
  • Refurbished used computers and technological equipment, saving companies money.

Construction Engineer

Hillwood
Atlanta, GA
04.2010 - 01.2012
  • Created project schedules and worked with contractors to assure work is completed properly and on time.
  • Determined elevation levels and grade of construction grounds.
  • Visited construction sites daily to evaluate work quality.
  • Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
  • Increased safety rating of high-level project 99.9% by identifying and resolving severe structural issues

Assembly Line Worker

Hawaiian Tropic
Ormond Beach, FL
02.2008 - 04.2008
  • Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
  • Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items.
  • Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items
  • Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones

Education

BBA - Business Communications

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
08.2009 - 09.2013

Skills

User training

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Timeline

Warehouse Order Selector

Trader Joes Warehouse
08.2018 - 03.2020

Photographer

Sole Proprietorship
02.2018 - Current

Lead Technician

Insight Global
10.2014 - 01.2015

Computer Technician

LanceSoft
05.2011 - 01.2013

Construction Engineer

Hillwood
04.2010 - 01.2012

BBA - Business Communications

Clark Atlanta University
08.2009 - 09.2013

Assembly Line Worker

Hawaiian Tropic
02.2008 - 04.2008

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