Solomon Burns
Houston,United States
Summary
Student with a study focused on Medical Laboratory Technology looking to gain experience in healthcare and hospitality fields. Self starting and self motivating with the intention of moving up within the company. I take much pride in adding value to any team I am a part of. During time spent within the workforce, I have been able to practice my leadership, time management and work ethic skills, whilst keeping a student mentality that enables me to learn given the opportunity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Server
Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen
Houston, Tx
10.2022 - Current
- Facilitating guests experiences in a fine dining environment by answering menu questions, giving in-depth descriptions with flavor profiles and textures
- Crafting specialty and classic cocktails
- Assuring guests needs are met.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silverado Senior Living
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Patient Care Technician
Parkland Health
Dallas, Tx
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Assisting with daily living activities such as monitoring vital signs, aiding with patient mobility, collecting specimens, maintaining a clean environment, and providing emotional support
- Working closely with nurses and healthcare professionals while adhering to safety protocols and ethical standards.
Chess Instructor
The Knight School
Houston, Tx
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Mentoring and basic care of children
- Teaching basic to advanced strategies and rules of chess.
Package Handler
FedEx
Mesquite, Tx
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Loading and unloading parcels using power tools ie; Pallet jacks, fork lifts and cherry pickers.
- Scanning parcel barcodes for organization and outbound shipment.
Pool Tech
Pool Stop
Rowlett, Tx
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Working closely with regulars to maintain a good relationship as the face of the company
- Testing and adjusting chemical levels in pool water
- Reassembling, fixing and replacing pool technology systems.
Server
Wildwood smokecraft
Garland, Tx
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Taking guests orders and explaining menu options to help find the best cocktails and food items suiting guests.
Office Assistant
H&R Block
Garland, Tx
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Keeping track of employee documentation and payroll via spreadsheet, Working closely with the general manager to set appointment dates and meetings with clients or employees.
Load Operatator
Sprout
Garland, Tx
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Tracking shipments both inbound and outbound via excel spreadsheet
- Scanning loads onto or off of trucks as they come in
- Organizing parcels by technological category
- Keeping managers updated on late or missing trucks.
Education
Associate of Science, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist -
Lone Star College
Houston, Tx01.2025
High School Diploma -
Rowlett High School
Rowlett, TX06.2019
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Data Entry (ie: Microsoft/ Google Workspace)
- Advanced Patient Care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Communication
- Organizational Development
- Effective customer service
- Leadership
- Easily Adaptable
- Strong multi-tasking
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- TABC Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silverado Senior Living
06.2022 - 02.2024
Chess Instructor
The Knight School
07.2021 - 04.2022
Package Handler
FedEx
11.2020 - 05.2021
Patient Care Technician
Parkland Health
09.2020 - 06.2022
Pool Tech
Pool Stop
02.2020 - 10.2020
Server
Wildwood smokecraft
02.2019 - 10.2020
Office Assistant
H&R Block
02.2019 - 04.2020
Load Operatator
Sprout
08.2018 - 07.2019
Associate of Science, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist -
Lone Star College
High School Diploma -
Rowlett High School