Derrick D. Wright
Modesto, California 95351
209-***-**** / **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Professional employment in electrical, warehousing, materials management, production, and non-profit environments.
CERTIFICATES
Honors Diploma in Electrical Technology, WyoTech, a Division of Corinthian Colleges, Inc., Long Beach (October 2009)
USA Forklift Operator Training and Safety Course Certificate of Completion (April 2005)
National Bartenders School (2003)
EXPERIENCE
The following experiences enabled me to establish a solid work ethic and to acquire demonstrated skills and abilities in labor-intensive environments that served my employers well:
Rally Staffing / Carson, California Sept. 2008 – Feb. 2009
Materials Management
Unload merchandise routinely at seven thousand items by hand per day.
Aarons Home Improvement / Los Angeles, California March 2007 – March 2008
Apprenticeship (temp appointment)
Assist with residential wiring, installing ceiling fans, lights, switches, and panels; measure, cut, and install drywall; and texture, prime, and paint walls.
Aerotek (Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles assignment) Sept. 2006 – Feb. 2007
Materials Management
Processed linens for laundry.
Bartender / Los Angeles, California Dec. 2004 – June 2006
Self-employed for private, catered parties and receptions.
Yoga Fit, Inc. / Redondo Beach, California Jan. 2004 – Oct. 2004
Shipping Clerk
Received and stocked merchandise; managed inventory; pulled orders, weighed, and shipped packages.
Bartender / Inglewood, California Feb. 2003 – Jan. 2004
Self-employed for private, catered parties and receptions.
George C. Page Museum / Los Angeles, California Feb. 2000 – Oct. 2002
Guest Services Manager
Daily count for bank deposits; tally daily ticket sales; provide staff assistance.
Natural History Museum / Los Angeles, California July 1995 – Feb. 2000
Cashier/Greeter
Admission sales; first point of contact for visitors.
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
President’s Honor Roll FOR Outstanding Academic Achievement, WyoTech, a Division of Corinthian Colleges, Inc., Long Beach (June, August 2009)
Perfect Attendance Award for Outstanding Achievement, WyoTech, a Division of Corinthian Colleges, Inc., Long Beach (June, July, and August 2009)
Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of valuable contributions with the First Annual WyoTech Car Show, Corinthian Colleges, Inc., Long Beach (August 2009)
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Forklift; PLC; electrical applications; inventory/stocking; janitorial; customer service; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software programs.