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XAVIER TAYLOR

Newport News,VA

Summary

I am artist, passionate, hard working young man. I am great when it comes to adapting to a new job and environment. My passions involves anything to do with art and anything that can give me a challenge.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Technician

Newport News Behavioral Health Center
Newport News, VA
05.2024 - Current
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.

Crew Member

Dodges Chicken Store
Newport News, VA
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.

Security Ambassador

Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service while maintaining a professional demeanor as the first point of contact for visitors.
  • Reduced risk exposure by conducting proactive risk assessments on various aspects of facility operations.
  • Increased situational awareness by consistently updating knowledge of site-specific protocols, policies, and procedures.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe environment for guests and staff by promptly addressing concerns and incidents.
  • Continuously assessed evolving threats in real-time through close collaboration with industry peers, staying ahead of potential security breaches.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the organization through ongoing education initiatives tailored towards specific workplace hazards.
  • Improved response times by closely coordinating with local law enforcement agencies during emergency situations.
  • Streamlined incident reporting processes by implementing an efficient documentation system that increased accuracy and accessibility of data.

Stocker

Foodlion Grocery Store
Newport News, VA
10.2019 - 08.2023

Unload product from the truck, down stacked pallets, and loaded items to the shelves. As well as working in the dairy department loading and rotating products onto and off the shelves.

Forklift Operator

Interstate Warehousing Cold Storage
Newport News, VA
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.

Cook's Assistant

Williamsburg Landing
Williamsburg, VA
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
  • Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
  • Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
  • Prepped ingredients using blenders, mixers and slicers to achieve recipe requirements.
  • Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Fresh Food Associate/Cook

Farm Fresh
Newport News
07.2018 - 09.2019
  • Ensure high quality products are available in the deli
  • Prepare and serve ready to eat food
  • Assist customers in fulfilling deli orders
  • Keep area clean, sanitized, and customer-ready.

CSA Assistant

Men’s Warehouse
Newport News
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Managed customer information and orders
  • Created new orders for wedding groups, schools, and individual rentals
  • Handled and set up rentals for customers
  • Assisted regular retail customers when needed
  • Up-sale merchandise tor rental and wedding groups.

Team Member

Wendy’s
Newport News
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Maintained cleanliness of lobby, front counter, and drive thru
  • Took customer orders and managed cash register
  • Prepared orders to be given to customers in a timely manner.

Crew Member

McDonald’s
Newport News
01.2014 - 05.2017
  • Maintained the cleanliness of the lobby, grill, and behind the counter
  • Prepared customers order’s in a neat and timely fashion
  • Bagged orders to be given to customers in a timely manner.

Education

Criminal Justice -

Old Dominion University
05.2016

Advanced High School Diploma -

An Achievable Dream High School
06.2015

Skills

  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • Behavior Management
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Behavioral Management
  • Forklift Operation
  • Loading and unloading
  • Team Player
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Material Handling
  • Safety awareness
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • General laborer
  • Order Picking
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Materials Handling
  • Safe driver
  • Palletizing
  • Problem-Solving
  • Material packaging
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Workplace Safety
  • Physical Stamina
  • Shelf Organization
  • Pallet Jack Operation
  • Pallet Jack Operations
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Product Rotation
  • Stock Rotation
  • Cooking proficiency
  • Meat cooking
  • Cooking and meal planning
  • Batch Cooking
  • Basic cooking techniques
  • Cooking temperature control
  • Cooking variety
  • Crowd Security
  • Security Assessment Techniques
  • Communications Security Protocols
  • Security Protocol Compliance
  • Security Awareness Training

Accomplishments

Graduated from Achievable Dream High School with an Advanced Diploma

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

Newport News Behavioral Health Center
05.2024 - Current

Crew Member

Dodges Chicken Store
09.2023 - 05.2024

Security Ambassador

Busch Gardens Williamsburg
06.2023 - 11.2023

Forklift Operator

Interstate Warehousing Cold Storage
06.2022 - 08.2022

Cook's Assistant

Williamsburg Landing
09.2020 - 05.2022

Stocker

Foodlion Grocery Store
10.2019 - 08.2023

Fresh Food Associate/Cook

Farm Fresh
07.2018 - 09.2019

CSA Assistant

Men’s Warehouse
09.2017 - 06.2018

Team Member

Wendy’s
05.2017 - 08.2017

Crew Member

McDonald’s
01.2014 - 05.2017

Criminal Justice -

Old Dominion University

Advanced High School Diploma -

An Achievable Dream High School
XAVIER TAYLOR