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James C. Sparrow

**** ******** ****, **********, ** 15235

C: 740-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***

Education

High School Diploma Penn Hills High School May2011

Professional experience

Packer

Tsudis Chocolate, Co Pittsburgh, PA Sept. 2011- April 2012

Temporary Position via 3Rivers Staffing, LLC

Obtaining supplies of products and assembled bags, package folders and cartons

Packed containers and bags with products, and counted, weighed and measured amounts

Counted and placed bags and packages onto trays and racks, and into shipping cartons

recording information such as numbers, weight, times and dates

Monitored the filling of containers and adjusted machines to maintain volume and seal quality

Checked the cleanliness and operation of machines, equipment and containers

Store GreeterPittsburgh, PA Oct. 2008- May 2009

Party City

Greeted all customers entering and leaving the store

Answered customer questions and directed them customers to desired areas and/or appropriate sales staff

Informed customers of all current in-store promotions and deals

Insured a safe and secure work environment for all customers and associates

SunocoOakmont, PA June 2007-July 2008

Cashier

Processed customer transactions in a timely and accurate manner

Issued receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers

Compiled periodic balance sheets of amounts and numbers of transactions

Computed and recorded totals of transactions

Stocked shelves, and marked prices on shelves and items

Operated cash register and lottery machine

Long John Silver’sPittsburgh, PA2006

Cook

Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, dishes and utensils

Cooked and prepared batches of food

Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously

Maintained sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas

Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers and griddles

Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases

Order and take delivery of supplies

Scheduled activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times

Served orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables

Research & Speaking Engagement Experience

Parkway Academy NorthWilmington, DESpring 2011

Panthers Rites of Passage & Mentoring Program

Facilitated workshop entitled: “True brotherhood vs. Gangs” to at risk youth within an alternative school setting

Temple University Philadelphia, Pa Fall 2008 & Spring 2009

African American Studies Dept.

Research Participant/ Speaker

Research Title: “Crime Causation in the Black Community as it Relates to the Social Strain Theory”

Provided insight into factors influencing Black male crime causation within strained communities to Undergrad and Graduate students

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