JAMES THORNTON
**** ********* **. ****, *********, ga 30360
678-***-**** cell
**************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where my acquired skills, my knowledge, and my
professional demeanor can be utilized to help benefit a company.
EDUCATION
Strayer University
Atlanta, GA
Associates of Arts degree in Business Administration
GPA 3.0/4.0
WORK EXPERIENCE
Staffmark Atlanta, GA
06/2012 - 3/2013
Fire Alarm Technician/Installer Helper
. Analyzed blue prints, schematics, and drawings of fire alarm electrical
systems for the purpose of determining the efficient installation of new or
upgraded systems.
. Coordinated with assigned Foreman for the purpose of completing projects
and work orders efficiently.
. Inspected electrical fire alarm systems and their components for the
resolution of evaluating condition and identifying necessary repairs.
. Installed electrical system components as assigned (panels,
audible/visual alarms, pull stations, detectors, etc.)
. Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory
and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary
installation and/or repair.
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Atlanta, GA 11/2010 - 04/2012
Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
. Maneuvered Stand-Up Forklift to put away or let down pallets into
warehouse racks
. Manually lifted pallets to move them into place or correct positions
. Manually stocked and picked cases of product into warehouse racks
. Cleaned slots in warehouse racks with various heights and dimensions
. Received cargo from incoming trucks by removing from truck by hand, or by
using manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack, or by using
forklift.
Culligan Water
Buford, GA 07/2008 - 08/2010
Warehouse associate/Forklift Operator
. Was responsible for all warehouse inventories, including shipping and
receiving, as well as loading and unloading route trucks.
. Loaded and unloaded materials onto and/or from pallets, trays, racks, and
shelves by hand.
. Examined received goods to insure there was no damage from shipping.
. Secured all warehouse equipment, inventory and supplies in accordance
with established security measures
. Operated warehouse equipment such as forklifts, dollies, and hand carts
in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA regulations.
AmeriCold Logistics
Atlanta, GA 11/2006 -
05/2008
Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator
. Responsible for safe forklift driving, order picking, and stocking of
products
. Operated a standup forklift, sit down forklift, pallet jack, and dock
truck
. Scanned products and moved items to loading area as well as checked for
accuracy and placement.
. Cleared work area of loose wood and plastic.
. Packed product using shrink-wrap also attached correct labels to product.
SPECIAL SKILLS
All aspects of Microsoft Office and Internet explorer, internet research,
team player, detail oriented, leadership skills, well organized, multi-task
oriented, problem solving skills, and analytical skills, forklift operating