SHARIKA PREJEAN
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience at the City of Houston, excelling in cleaning and sanitizing while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail. Proven ability to work independently and lead teams, ensuring a safe and organized environment. Skilled in heavy lifting and customer service, committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Passionate Volunteer with experience in various types of outreach initiatives. Energetic individual with compassionate nature and drive to serve local community. Offers in-depth knowledge of community resources and energy to tackle challenging demands.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Volunteer
Help Feed The Homeless
Houston, TX
02.2015 - Current
- Organized and assisted with events, activities and programs to drive outreach initiatives.
- Participated in community clean-up and enrichment projects.
- Served meals at soup kitchens and food pantries to alleviate hunger in the community.
Custodian
City of Houston
Houston, TX
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Houston Airport System
- Performed routine cleaning of floors, surfaces, and fixtures to maintain a sanitary environment.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment to ensure availability for daily tasks.
- Responded promptly to emergency cleaning requests, ensuring minimal disruption to facility operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and report issues to management.
- Collaborated with team members to develop and implement cleaning schedules for high-traffic areas.
Recreation Assistant
A1 Personnel-City of Houston
Houston, TX
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided instruction on proper use of equipment, rules of games and safety guidelines.
- Prepared rooms for activities, setting up chairs, and tables and determining equipment needed.
- Assisted with registration and check-in processes for participants at recreation centers.
- Supervised participants during recreational activities to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with staff members or visitors.
- Planned appropriate activities and events to entertain and inform individuals.
Warehouse Worker
Kroger's Distribution
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of the building, including offices, restrooms, and public spaces with attention to detail.
- Cleaned restrooms, lobbies, and other high-traffic spaces to meet sanitary regulations.
- Swept, mopped, vacuumed, scrubbed, waxed, and polished floors using appropriate equipment.
- Washed walls and windows; emptied wastebaskets; replaced liners.
- Collected and disposed of garbage and recyclables in designated receptacles.
- Organized and stocked cleaning supplies in custodial closets.
- Disinfected surfaces using germicidal solutions and adhered to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
Lead Sales Associate
United States Postal Service
Houston, TX
02.2013 - 11.2021
- Operated manual pallet jack to move products throughout warehouse.
- Packed orders in accordance with customer specifications.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks and shelves according to organizational standards.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging items, storing materials, and marking locations.
- Assisted with stocking shelves and organizing warehouse.
- Maintained facility equipment and materials in neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
- Utilized barcode scanning technology to track product movement throughout the warehouse.
- Trained new employees on proper sales techniques, procedures, and policies.
- Observed sales floor and stockroom for loss prevention, advising management of unusual internal or external activity.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked shelves to ensure product availability for customers.
- Unloaded delivery trucks according to company standards.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on individual requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers to increase sales and loyalty.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock was available for customer orders.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and report generation.
- Maintained accurate records of daily, weekly, and monthly sales activities.
- Established long-term relationships with key customers by providing exceptional service.
Education
Associate of Science -
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, Texas, TX08-2026
CRIMINIAL JUSTICE CERTIFICATE -
San Jacinto College
Houston, Tx12.2025
High School Diploma -
Wheatley High School
Houston, Tx05.2010
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Work independently
- Responsible and dependable
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Mentoring and training
- Heavy lifting
- Picking and packing
- Cleaning and organizing
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Inventory management
Certification
Food Certification
References
Denise Alcorn, LabCorp, (832) 292-0613, denisealcorn1984@gmail.com, Former Supervisor
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer, Help Feed The Homeless, Houston, TX, 02/15, Present, Organized and assisted with events, activities and programs to drive outreach initiatives., Participated in community clean-up and enrichment projects., Served meals at soup kitchens and food pantries to alleviate hunger in the community.
Languages
English, Native
Accomplishments
PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY
Timeline
Custodian
City of Houston
09.2024 - 04.2025
Recreation Assistant
A1 Personnel-City of Houston
06.2024 - 08.2024
Warehouse Worker
Kroger's Distribution
01.2022 - 06.2023
Volunteer
Help Feed The Homeless
02.2015 - Current
Lead Sales Associate
United States Postal Service
02.2013 - 11.2021
Associate of Science -
San Jacinto College
CRIMINIAL JUSTICE CERTIFICATE -
San Jacinto College
High School Diploma -
Wheatley High School