Utility worker

Christopher M Staton

*** ********* **.

Salinas, CA 93906

615-***-**** Cell

OBJECTIVE: My objective is to obtain a career relevant to my skills. I am also looking to find a career that I can stick with for a long time. With three plus years in a management position in retail I am a team builder and leader but can also take direction. I can work independently or as a team. Great with people with all personalities and can handle all situations. I am a very fast learner and will be able to adapt to any situation that I'm put in. Have a basic understanding of 12 and 24 volt electrical systems, gps installation, and can learn technology very fast. I currently hold a California D2 certification along with ABPA backflow tester. I will be testing for my T2 soon.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Commended by senior management at Samsung for sales exceeding target and outstanding performance. I also won two different competitions for best sales and pre orders for phones in the whole nor-cal/reno area.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Calwater

Los Altos, CA

05/23 to 10/23

I worked as a utility worker reading meters, dealing with service rebuilds, main breaks, meter change outs, and worked with jackhammers vac trucks and other heavy equipment

BestBuy

Salinas, CA 11/21 to 05/23

I currently work as a car audio technician installing car stereos, amplifiers, speakers, gps, and dashcams.

Target Tech

Marina, Ca 04/19 to 07/21

I worked as a lead overseeing three other people in the cell phone department inside target. I was able to consistently hit sales goals while building my team to be the best they can be.

Sanctuary Beach Resort

Marina, Ca 04/19 to 07/21

I am currently in the role of maintenance. I perform duties that include all types of service calls from painting, to electrical, to plumbing issues. I perform all general maintenance at the hotel.

Forno Bravo

Salinas,Ca 07/18 to 03/19

I built pizza ovens gaining knowledge in masonry. I have an understanding on how to stucco, stucco finish, set tile, work with metal lath, and hardi backer.

Best buy sales associate

Salinas, Ca 10/16 to 1/19

Work as a sales associate for best buy selling computers. I also sell geek squad services and have a great knowledge on how to troubleshoot customer problems by only verbal communication.

General laborer at Monterey peninsula engineering

Marina, Ca 11/16 to 07/18

I worked in our equipment yard making sure everything is clean and neat. All equipment is washed and ready for the next job. I also help our heavy diesel mechanics work on the equipment. In addition I was assigned the task to install gps units on all our tractors and equipment, and have set up the entire system that they run off of.

Lead Samsung Experience Consultant 11/13-03/16

Salinas, CA

I worked for Samsung for three and a half years. During this time I managed one other part time employee. I was also responsible for upkeep and driving sales. I taught classes on how to use their Samsung devices as well as setup and general troubleshooting. I kept the store clean and stocked. Last year I won a competition by outselling all other stores in the whole northern California/Reno area.

Sales Associate 10/12 – 08/13

Radioshack

Salinas, California

I worked as a sales associate for Radioshack for almost a year. During my employment with them I was a cashier, sales associate, and key holder for the store. I counted drawers and did deposits. I was one of the top sellers for revenue per hour. I was also responsible for reading and updating planograms.

Cook/Server 07/11 – 07/12

Olive Garden – Salinas, CA

I worked as a line cook and server for a year at Olive Garden. I was responsible for food safety, quality control and prep as a cook. As a server I was responsible for customer service, timely service and was an excellent multitasker.

West Valley Construction

Salinas, Ca 03/10 To 05/11

I worked as a general laborer fixing and repairing water service lines, fire hydrants and more. Operated jackhammers, and other power and hand tools along with heavy equipment.

EDUCATION & Gallatin Senior High School – Graduated

AWARDS: Retail Sales Management – Samsung

Motivating an Employee / Documenting an Employee, Samsung

Using Positive Discipline, Samsung

Achieving Customer Excellence, Samsung

Stocking supplies / Samsung

ABPA backflow tester certification

CSWRB D2 distribution certification

COMPUTER WINDOWS: MSExcel, Powerpoint, Kronos, MSWord,

PROFICIENCIES: Proficient in cashiering,POS systems.

STRENGTHS: Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate with customers that have different personalities and diversified backgrounds. Comfortable in conflict resolution, assertive negotiations and performance feedback. Effective communicator with front-line customers, senior management and staff. Technology savvy and easily taught.

Leadership: Able to motivate employees and interact as manager or team member. Able to provide constructive criticism and lead others.

Responsibility: Accustomed to working independently in positions of responsibility. Self-motivated. Aspires for excellence - sets goals and works to achieve them.

Other Strengths: Excellent organizational skills. Uses time and resources effectively. Great with conflict resolution and handling uncomfortable situations.

INTERESTS: Airplanes, Aviation, Motorcycles, dirt bikes, soccer, volunteer work, computer science, and cooking

Refrences:

Mario Barron 831-***-****, manager at best buy

Juan Palomo 831-***-****, ex coworker

Oscar Ramirez 831-***-****, friend and ex co-worker

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