Joshua Holt Phone: 708-***-****
Chicago, IL 60613 E-mail: *************@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain a, entry level or better, position that will effectively utilize acquired expertise, creative talents and commitment to excellence. Desire a position with career growth potential. Experience:
Multi Color Corporation/Fort Dearborn Corporation
Die cutter/ General Laborer/ Packer
Worked Monday through Friday and some weekends as a die cutter operator. My duties consisted of operating diecut machine by selecting the right die for specific labels to be cut. I installed and adjusted the die to the specifics of how each label was to be cut. I was responsible for the inspecting
,of the labels to be cut, for any abnormalities that would prevent the job from going out to the customer. Other job duties included shrink wrapping the labels and making boxes to pack them in. This position was a full-time union job for which I worked for 13 months. The Disney Store Chicago, IL
Stock Team Member
Worked as part of the stocking team for most shifts. Length of shifts varied from 5 to 9 hours at least four days out of the week. My duties consisted of unloading trucks, placing and organizing merchandise in the correct isles, and dispersing all trash. Some other duties were helping on the sales floor which meant either interacting with customers to sale merchandise, restocking the sales floor, greeting customers at the door, or handling cash registers. I also was in charge of shipping. The position was seasonal.
Shell Gas Station Chicago, IL
Cashier
Worked at two different gas stations at the same time within this period of time. Worked eight to twelve hour shifts in which I usually worked during overnight hours. I was responsible for handling the cash register and lottery machine. I dealt with many different customers, even some very unruly customers. I was also responsible for restocking store and cleaning inside and outside of entire gas station.
Autozone Chicago, IL
Hub Driver
Worked six to eight hour shifts in which I was assigned one of five routes for delivery. Job consisted of loading automobile parts into assigned vehicle and delivering them to all Autozone store locations listed in the route given. Was also responsible for restocking and maintaining clean warehouse at all times.
Federal Mogul Chicago, IL
Molder
Worked twelve hour shifts where I was in charge of several molding machines in which I was required to create several different automobile gaskets. Was also held accountable for correctly packaging, labeling, and storing gaskets after producing certain amounts. Education:
2010 – 2011 Truman College Chicago, IL
Pursuing associate’s in accounting GPA: 3.25
Spent three semesters enrolled at Truman College where I pursued an associate’s degree in accounting. I wish to continue my education at a university in which I intend to earn my bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
2008-2009 Roosevelt University Chicago, IL
Undergraduate psychology program GPA: 2.9
Spent two semesters at Roosevelt University where I pursued a bachelor’s degree in psychology. I participated in many extracurricular activities which included several sports tournaments and three social groups.
Related Coursework:
I have taken several business courses in which I have learned much about different business strategies and operations that I think will be very helpful for this or any position.
● Intro to Business
● Intro to Finance
● Intro to Management
● Financial accounting
● Intro to Microcomputers
Skills:
● Fast learner, with an ability to easily grasp and put into application new ideas, concepts, methods, and technologies.
● Dedicated, innovative and self- motivated team player.
● Exceptional organizational, oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem resolution skills.
● Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.
● Proficient in the use of various computer programs and applications.