Christopher Andrew Lofton
Missouri City, Texas 77489
*************@*******.***
Objective
Seeking a position to secure a job in an organization or company in order to utilize my skills with the opportunity to grow
Education
Texas Southern University, Houston, TX; pursing a degree in Accounting and Finance and graduating Spring 2014
Blinn College, Brenham, TX
Elisik High School, Houston, TX; coursework for college; May 2004 diploma
Skills
•Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe, and Microsoft Office Power Point
•Strong attention to instruction, details, and the ability to meet deadlines
•Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
•Resourceful in the completion of projects, effective at multitasking with a “can do attitude”
•Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make well thought out decisions
Employment/Experience
2009 to Current Aramark Services Houston, Texas Waiter/Server; Assisted guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion. Effective communicated with kitchen staff regarding customers’ special requests. Accurately recorded orders and partnered with team members to serve food and beverages that exceeded guests’ expectations.
2010 to Current Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Stafford, TX Waiter/Server; Set dining tables according to type of event and service standards. Accurately recorded orders and partnered with team members to serve food and beverages that exceeded guests’ expectations. Seat and Inquired about guests’ satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and happily fulfilled requests when they arrive. Correctly calculated charges, issued bills, and collected payments.
2010-2011 Anne Loft, Houston, TX; Sales Associate; answered phones, greeted customers, worked as a team player to meet the needs of every customer and other assignments as needed.
2010 Cheesecake Factory, Houston, TX; worked under pressure, dealt with customers working quickly, and giving them correct change back in a reasonable manner serve customer, and make every customer welcome
2007-2010 United Parcel Services, Stafford, TX; Loaded and unloaded pieces into boxes for shipment. Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicle. Prepared pallets by following prescribed stacking arrangement and properly tagging pallets. Staged final products for shipment. Assembled product containers and crates. Packed containers and re-pack damaged containers. Loaded flat bed by forklift and hand truck. Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse.
2004-2006 Hewlett-Packard/Compaq, Houston, TX Assembly Line Operator; Loaded flatbed by forklift and hand truck. Read work orders or received oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs. Safely operate forklift and/or other machinery in order to complete task. Sorted cargo before loading and unloading. Cleared damaged items and loaded freight. Worked Assembly line. Load and Upload Computer Equipment. Putting computer parts together.
Organization Boys and Girls Club-worked with the youth as a mentor playing basketball and other extra-curricular activates, taught them the meaning of working together, and made a lasting impact on their lives.