Roger August
Senior Sales Associate
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Dynamic professional with proven problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills, honed at Simplify Staffing. Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and fostering teamwork, I excel in high-pressure environments. Skilled in data entry and critical thinking, I consistently deliver exceptional results while maintaining a self-motivated approach to achieving team goals.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Problem Solving
Simplify Staffing
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Mail Handler
Lyneer Staffing
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Followed safety protocols while handling and sorting mail for personal safety purposes.
- Maintained high level of confidentiality with mail items in line with regulations.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Utilized physical strength to move mail and packages of varying sizes and weights.
- Inspected mail for damages and took appropriate action to deliver in good condition.
- Labeled, weighed and processed mail and packages for efficient distribution.
- Improved mail processing efficiency by sorting and organizing incoming and outgoing mail accurately and promptly.
- Expedited bulk mailing projects by efficiently preparing materials for shipment according to postal regulations.
Meat Cutter
George's Chicken Plant
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Prepared poultry by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
- Increased efficiency with expert use of various cutting tools, including knives, saws, and cleavers.
- Continuously sharpened knives and maintained equipment for optimal cutting performance.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Trimmed fat to remove undesirable parts from cuts of meat.
Classroom Teacher
RMI, Public School System
08.1995 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Telephone Technician
National Telecommunication Authority
01.1990 - 05.1993
- Established strong relationships with customers through clear communication and a commitment to resolving any concerns they may have about their telephone systems.
- Ensured optimal performance of telephone systems by conducting regular testing and troubleshooting procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed, parts used, and time spent on each job for seamless billing processes.
- Streamlined communication networks by installing and configuring new telephone systems to meet client needs.
- Enhanced system reliability by performing routine maintenance on telephone equipment and infrastructure.
- Enhanced team productivity by sharing technical knowledge and providing guidance to junior technicians during on-the-job training.
- Installed wiring, cabling and networking hardware on customer premises.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
Shipping Lead
PM&O Lines
01.1988 - 04.1989
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Championed a culture of safety within the department by enforcing strict adherence to workplace safety guidelines and regulations.
- Streamlined shipping operations, improving team productivity and reducing overall costs.
- Enhanced shipping efficiency by implementing new procedures and optimizing workflows.
- Sent booking requests to freight forwarders and generated bills of lading.
- Ensured accurate documentation for all shipments, complying with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Stayed up to date on freight and shipping practices and regulations.
- Reduced shipping errors by regularly reviewing and updating inventory records.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
Education
Bachelor In Architectural Science - Classroom Teacher
Brigham Young University
La'ie, HI03.2011
Associate Of Applied Science - Classroom Instructor
College of The Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands 05.2006
High School Diploma - Academic Courses
Marshall Island High School
Marshall Islands 05.1986
Skills
Problem-Solving
Timeline
Mail Handler
Lyneer Staffing
02.2024 - 05.2024
Meat Cutter
George's Chicken Plant
10.2023 - 02.2024
Classroom Teacher
RMI, Public School System
08.1995 - 05.2023
Telephone Technician
National Telecommunication Authority
01.1990 - 05.1993
Shipping Lead
PM&O Lines
01.1988 - 04.1989
Warehouse Problem Solving
Simplify Staffing
Bachelor In Architectural Science - Classroom Teacher
Brigham Young University
Associate Of Applied Science - Classroom Instructor
College of The Marshall Islands
High School Diploma - Academic Courses
Marshall Island High School
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