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Overview
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Sydney Davis

Harrisonburg,VA

Summary

Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-orientated. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean, and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Laborer

E.A. Breeden
05.2023 - Current
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
  • Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications.
  • Conducted daily site inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.

Outbound

Target Distribution Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Transported full pallets using a forklift and pallet jacks to safely move materials from staging to the loading dock
  • Prevented shifting and damage with the application of defined loading patterns
  • Safeguarded company and team, observing OSHA requirements, company safety regulations, and PPE specifications
  • Completed accurate cart loads by matching route numbers and delivery trucks to labels on shipping cartons
  • Examined received the merchandise and reported damages to supervisor
  • Carried and unloaded heavy items
  • Managed bulk truck loading with accurate product selections and palletizing
  • Supported pallet stability using proper stacking and shrink-wrapping measures
  • Corresponded with dispatcher to confirm deadlines
  • Monitored inventory by complying with system processes
  • Practiced safety measures in movement of inbound and outbound products
  • Packed product and stacked loads to avoid damages and maintain load stability for driver safety
  • Maintained organized and neat workstation to support cleanliness.
  • Use of SAP system

Team Lead

Walmart Neighborhood Market
05.2018 - 02.2023
  • Elevated team performance with expert training and mentoring of new associates
  • Coached new employees struggling with specific tasks
  • Use of SAP systems
  • Improved operational efficiency by working with senior management to implement and enhance policies and procedures
  • Kept team on-task and promoted collaboration by smoothly handling both internal and external complaints
  • Assessed teamwork spaces, identified safety concerns, and removed hazards
  • Loaded, unloaded, moved, and transferred merchandise throughout the store
  • Organized schedules and daily assignments for team, leveraging individual knowledge and strengths to maximize team success
  • Recognized employee strengths, improvements and outstanding contributions
  • Monitored team operations and workflow during busy periods, making adjustments to improve pace
  • Carried out supervisory activities as outlined in organizational policies
  • Supervised teams and individuals, giving feedback on performance and setting goals for improvement
  • Maximized quality and productivity with thorough training and consistent monitoring of team performance
  • Modeled exemplary behavior and standards to inspire staff members
  • Supported teams to achieve department goals and objectives
  • Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies
  • Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
  • Bolstered employee morale and performance of direct reports through clear transparent communications
  • Helped mitigate and resolve issues by analyzing situation and implementing appropriate solutions
  • Onboarded new hires and mentored each side-by-side to build high-performing team
  • Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise
  • Responded to and resolved employee relations issues expressed by team members
  • Escalated safety and quality issues to initiate remedial action
  • Contributed to successful quality control initiatives and implemented new strategies to improve employee work.

Sales Associate

Five Star Nutrition
02.2020 - 12.2021
  • Helped customers navigate store, complete sales, and process returns
  • Handled issues professionally to company standards
  • Resolved concerns using strong communication and conflict management skills combined with expert sales abilities
  • Created memorable customer experiences by offering personalized sales support
  • Assisted customers with sales and service needs
  • Built attractive displays and merchandised products
  • Delivered consistent service to develop customer base
  • Rotated stock using clearance markdowns and special sales promotion
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines
  • Resolved customer concerns using strong communication and conflict management skills
  • Demonstrated selling experience in fast-paced, service-orientated retail setting
  • Processed payments quickly to keep customer flow moving
  • Informed customers of promotions and special offers to increase sales
  • Supported team with receiving, pricing, and merchandising
  • Adapted to changing priorities and unexpected situations with calm demeanor
  • Answered customers questions about products, price, and availability
  • Estimated and quoted prices, credit or contract terms and delivery dates
  • Handled stressful situations professionally and multitasked with ease
  • Exceeded quotas frequently with continuous product pushes and attention to customer needs
  • Captured sales through effective product demonstrations and persuasive communication skills to overcome objections.

Prep Cook

James Madison University
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Created base ingredients for meals and garnishes for dishes
  • Kept kitchen stocked and stations ready, using pre-opening hours to fully prepare for each day's work
  • Helped fast-0paced kitchen run smoothly by following instructions and handling all prep work for expected daily demand
  • Sorted, washed, and stored ingredients in optimal arrangements for easy use during busy periods
  • Assisted senior kitchen staff with meeting demands of fast-paced kitchen operations
  • Worked up from entry-level kitchen role, cross training in multiple stations to deliver complete kitchen support
  • Reduced waste and contamination risk using proper inventory rotation
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to maintain freshness
  • Stocked, labeled and rotated kitchen inventory in refrigerated storage and shelves
  • Complied with company safety and risk management policies and procedures
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  • Washed and sanitized kitchen equipment, counters and work surfaces
  • Helped with line cooking when restaurant was short-staffed
  • Distributed entrees to waitstaff to be served to customers
  • Made sauces and salads to help staff meet customer demands,
  • Reported equipment and food quality problems to kitchen manager
  • Prepared side dishes, salads, and pre-assembled sandwiches
  • Prepared drinks and cocktails following chefs specifications
  • Attended scheduled employee meetings and brought suggestions of improvements
  • Prepared meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning
  • Complied with special food handling requirement for vegan and gluten-free dishes
  • Handled high volume of orders coming through station and produced consistent, quality results
  • Cleaned equipment between use and at end of day to maintain optimum conditions
  • Supported large scale operations with fast, accurate cooking work
  • Accommodated special requests, substitutions or adjustments to meet dietary restrictions
  • Mixed bough to make pastries, breads, and desserts to company recipes
  • Regulated temperature of cooking and heating equipment for food safety
  • Cooked entrees, side dishes and appetizers following established recipes
  • Measured and mixed ingredients to follow recipes, cooking items to instruction
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment to prevent cross-contamination
  • Prepared multiple items simultaneously on coordinated cooking to deliver fresh, complete orders
  • Consulted with food service team to understand and meet special requirements
  • Followed special ingredient, preparation and cleaning requirements for allergen-sensitive patrons
  • Managed kitchen supply inventory and requested new items to meet demand
  • Carved meat and prepared different cuts using correct cooking methods and times
  • Restocked ingredients and supplies at kitchen stations in between rush periods
  • Washed and cut produce and garnishes for dishes
  • Minimized food spoilage risk by rotating stock and using proper storage procedures
  • Operated griddle to melt, toast or fry different items
  • Grilled beef, chicken, and fish entrees
  • Plated and examined completed orders to verify quality and portion size.

Education

High School Diploma -

Spotswood High School
Penn Laird, VA
06.2018

Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA

Skills

  • Issue research
  • Sales follow-up
  • Call Management
  • Account updating
  • Forklift/PIT
  • Operation
  • Pallet preparation
  • Paperwork
  • Management
  • Good communication
  • Product packing
  • Shipment loading
  • Driver assistance
  • Follow through
  • Bulk transport
  • Basic math abilities
  • Physical Agility and Coordination
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Worksite Safety and Maintenance
  • Warehouse Operations Knowledge
  • Team-oriented and dependable

Accomplishments

  • Achieved employee of the month two months in a row after working thirty-seven consecutive days in a row with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved a customer complaint which led to a positive Facebook review for the companies services!

Timeline

Construction Laborer

E.A. Breeden
05.2023 - Current

Outbound

Target Distribution Center
02.2023 - 05.2023

Sales Associate

Five Star Nutrition
02.2020 - 12.2021

Prep Cook

James Madison University
08.2018 - 05.2019

Team Lead

Walmart Neighborhood Market
05.2018 - 02.2023

High School Diploma -

Spotswood High School

Blue Ridge Community College
Sydney Davis