Demetrius E. Da Costa E-mail: *********@*****.***
***- ** ***** ****** ******* NY, 11434 (C) 347-***-**** (H) 718-***-****
Education:
Art & Design High School June 2008 Regents Diploma
Manhattan, NY
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) May 2012 (in progress)
Manhattan, NY
Major: Computer Graphics
Work Experience:
Lowe’s Home Improvement, Inc. Rosedale, NY
Receiver/Stocker June 2010 – Present
• Perform Daily Tasks of Lowe’s Back End operations, including dock cleanliness,
verifying/checking incoming freight, freight flow/distribution, freight pack out
and store perimeter clean up.
• Perform tasks with work/power equipment such as LRT guns, forklifts, narrow
aisle reach trucks, order pickers and Zambonis.
• Essential in checking in customer’s custom/special orders, labeling and locating
them for easy customer pickup.
• Familiar with and can use waste/recycling equipment such as trash compactors,
cardboard balers and trash hoppers.
• Knowledgeable about safety and operational procedures of a loading dock.
• HAZMAT trained.
• Power equipment trained and licensed.
• Skilled at using Lowe’s Genesis system.
Caribbean Women’s Health Association, Inc. Brooklyn, NY
Outreach Worker/ Program Assistant May 2009-December 2009
• Outreaching to inner city communities about various sexual health education and
facts, through word of mouth as well as hand outs and flyers
• Distributed safe sex material (condoms/dental damns,
• etc)
• Attended various community events and health fairs in Brooklyn, NY
• Co-supervised IT department (computer setup, debugging and installment)
• Receptionist
• Built Rapport with community residents and various clients
• Graphics Designer ( designed and/or remade company’s flyers and Event
postings)
• Responsible for delivering mail/important packaging to destinations
• Familiar with HIV and substance abuse testing
• Co-supervised CWHA’s Wellness program ( supervision of the group walk,
contacting participants, giving out information about the program)
Associated Global Systems, Manhasset, NY
Nation Wide Customer Service Assistant Seasonal 2007 & 2008
• Performed daily operational functions, such as: data entry, filing, faxing and emailing
cliental
• Provided customer service to cliental via phone to assist customers with their needs
• Responsible for the tracking and the order and care of shipments
Purrfect Engravers, Jamaica, NY
Sales Associate December 2004- September 2006
• Built rapport with customers to assure satisfaction and customer retention
• Mastered office cliental data base system
• Qualified Customers to increase sale production
• Inventory Control- maintained conclusive records of inventory in stock
• Performed promotional marketing/advertising
St. Bonaventure Church, Jamaica, NY
Usher January 2004- Present
Facilitate entrance and exits of members
Assist congregation with various needs
Assist in organization and maintenance of building
Jamaica YMCA, Jamaica, NY
Technology Assistant Seasonal 2002 & 2003
• Installed and set up various equipment products
• Managed the use and quality of the electrical equipment
• Provided technical support on an on-call basis
Another Young Scholar Tutoring, LLC, Jamaica, NY
Tutor/Intern September 2008- Present
• Assisted with remedial Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies to students in grades
Pre-K to 8
• Mentored children ages 2-13
Offered hands on experience to accommodate children’s unique learning styles
• Developed short and long term goals to accommodate the individuals needs of each
student
• Performed quarterly informal/formal assessments based on each subject
Skills: Artist/Designer; People- oriented, Familiar with computer applications: Microsoft Word,
Excel, Nero, Photoshop, etc.
References Available Upon Request