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Talib McQueen

Oakland,CA

Summary

Originally from upstate New York, I relocated to the Bay Area after high school, gaining diverse experience as a DJ, bartender, event organizer, and cashier. Known for being a dedicated and efficient worker, I am now seeking a stable position where I can fully invest my skills, energy, and commitment to contribute to long-term success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Coordinator

Self Employed
02.2018 - Current
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.

Professional DJ

Self Employed
01.2014 - Current

Professional DJ | Collaborated with Notable Artists like PnB Rock

  • Selected as the official DJ for high-profile events, including performances with renowned rapper PnB Rock.
  • Hired to provide dynamic and tailored musical experiences for a wide range of events such as weddings, restaurant gigs, private parties, and corporate events.
  • Expertise in creating immersive atmospheres through curated playlists, live mixing, and sound engineering to ensure unforgettable experiences for diverse audiences.

Customer Service Representative

Aetna Medicaid
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Provided exceptional customer service to Medicaid recipients by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and guiding individuals through the application and renewal processes.
  • Assisted clients in understanding their benefits, eligibility requirements, and available services.
  • Maintained detailed records of client interactions and case updates, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and Medicaid regulations.
  • Consistently met performance metrics, including call handling time, customer satisfaction, and first-call resolution.

Bartender

The Hatch
05.2021 - 12.2023
  • Obtained cash handling and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Prepared custom drink orders

Cashier

Proposition Chicken
02.2019 - 03.2023
  • Handling Cash, Cooking, Cleaning
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.

Janitor

Oakland Children's Fairyland
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • Cleaning the perimeter as well as bathrooms and spills/messes that would occur during business hours
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.

Package Handler

FedEx
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Lifted and distributed boxes throughout the FedEx facility.
  • Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.

Education

High school or equivalent -

Kingston High School
Kingston, NY
06.2018

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Food Service
  • Warehouse experience
  • Special events planning
  • Vendor and contract negotiations
  • Event Planning
  • Social Media Management
  • Bartending
  • Serving Experience
  • Busser
  • POS

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Aetna Medicaid
02.2023 - 08.2024

Bartender

The Hatch
05.2021 - 12.2023

Janitor

Oakland Children's Fairyland
06.2020 - 08.2022

Package Handler

FedEx
05.2019 - 10.2019

Cashier

Proposition Chicken
02.2019 - 03.2023

Event Coordinator

Self Employed
02.2018 - Current

Professional DJ

Self Employed
01.2014 - Current

High school or equivalent -

Kingston High School
Talib McQueen