Rakim Harris
Philadelphia, Pa. 19138
Phone: 215-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
To whom it may concern,
As it is necessary, I have attached my resume and a completed application. My overall objective is to secure a position with a dynamic corporation where there is opportunity for personal growth and professional development. I feel that my employment history will make me a very suitable candidate for the position that you have available. My key strengths that meet the requirements of the specified position include:
• My continuous strive for development, advancement and absolute guest/customer satisfaction.
• My ability to communicate using a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand request with appropriate actions and provide accurate information.
• My ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations as they arise paired with my tact and patience when dealing with difficult customers.
I have knowledge of business operations including but not limited to supervisory aspects, service techniques and guest interaction. What may not be picked up from my resume is that I am enthusiastic and eager to meet challenges and new concepts. With a sincere passion for work, sunny disposition, and an upbeat, positive attitude, I work productively and exert the ability to successfully complete tasks. I have cultural sensitivity and the ability to build a relationship with a diverse workforce. My previous employers say that I am a reliable team player who excels in building trustworthy relationships with customers, guest and colleagues. If you want further information on my experience please see my attached resume. I look forward to hearing from you in hopes of discussing this employment opportunity. I can be reached at all times via phone, 215-***-**** and/or email **********@*****.***. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Rakim Harris
Rakim Harris
1949 Ashley street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19138
Phone: 215-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
Work Experience:
Target Corporation 06/2009- 09/2012
Price Change Team Leader:
• Various administrative functions
• Validating sales quotations for accuracy and profitability
• Submitting and maintaining accurate and neat reports in a timely manner
• Supervising department of __ employees
• Preparing departments entry level associates weekly schedules
• Interviewing, hiring and training new team members
• Coordinating the activities of team members, giving appropriate orders and/or instructions to subordinates in order to give quality service to guest/ customers
• Setting up promotional displays
• Monitoring the performance of others to make improvements as appropriate
• Taking initiative in identifying and resolving issues around department
Overnight Truck Processor
Back Room “Receiving” Team Member:
• Responsible for receiving storewide packages from UPS and Fed X
• Checking temperature on CNS orders
• Returning discontinued and recalled merchandise to vendors
• Processing ESIMs (damaged, hazardous material)
• Sending stores recycled metal to necessary facilities
Back Room Team Member:
• Storewide audits
• Pulling store replenishment batches
• Pulling discontinued and recalled merchandise from sales floor
• Backstocking electronics
• Backstocking excessive floor merchandise
Market Team Member:
• Pushing CNS order (ordering stock by use of PDA device)
• Performing proper FIFO (First In First Out) procedures
• Stocking, cleaning and purging freezer
• Cleaning produce and refrigerator
Sales Associate; Cashier:
• Initiating guest contact and assisting guest with questions and/or comments as appropriate
• Recommending, demonstrating and helping locate merchandise based on customer needs and/or desires. Suggesting complimentary items that may go well with proposed purchase
• Monitoring store display inventory and restocking shelves and displays, as appropriate
• Maintaining awareness of all promotions and advertisements
• Operating cash register; processing payments
United Parcel Service 04/2007-11/2009
Boxline Supervisor:
Supervise two loading docks (24 trucks per dock)
Write team member schedules
Manage route productivity
Audit truck loads and timeliness
Conduct periodic production meetings with staff