Christopher R. Lacey
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Hayward, California 94541
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Objective: Seeking Full or Part Time employment in a fun, fast paced invironment.
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Experience: Age 11 - Present Self-Employed New Bedford, MA / Hayward, CA
Scrimshaw Artist/Business Owner/Operator
* Started at the unusual age of 11 years old.
* In the last twenty, or so, years I have become totally Green with my work.
I use the round bones of Bos Taurus, or Bovine, which I process totally by
hand, giving it the coloration and texture of ivory. This works toward
saving animal on endangered species lists, while doing away what would
otherwise become trash.
* I still remain true to the artwork by using the single blade or needle method of
engraving, or etching, Which IS the true Scrimshaw.
* I firmly believe that to use machines for the engraving, even just the outline,
makes it an entirely different art form. And as such should not be advertised or
sold as Scrimshaw.
2002-2009 Walker's AmPm Castro Valley, CA
Cashier / Computer Support
* My duties at this position included the operating of the cash register, customer
service, prep work in the coffee area, making note of inventory needed
and filling where needed, and general stocking and re-stocking.
* During my shift I made sure that the computers are running properly, and
together with Help Desk, when necessary, I make whatever repairs or
updates which may be needed. I also run the "End of Day", which is a
complete inventory of all the day's sales, and check once again to make
sure that the system is running properly for the next day's sales.
I also run the closing of the Drop Safe, making sure that it is set for the
next day, while keeping an inventory on hand, for bookkeeping needs.
* I was also required to receive shipments, and daily I would call in both sales of
gasoline from the previous day, while setting up deliveries, and reporting the
inventory of gas in the ground. As well as monthly reports expanding on the
information provided in dailies.
1989-2002 Union Bank Oakland, CA
Verification Teller
* I began at the bank as a currier, transporting mail, cancelled checks, some
stock certificates, etc. to different departments and branches of the bank. I
was also responsible for making the exchange at the Bank of America, nightly.
At this exchange we would transfer ownership of interbank cancelled, or
processed, checks, and "Hot Checks”.
* It was with a successful work record that I transferred to Commercial Cash,
and the position of Verification Teller. In this department I managed to bring
my production level from $120 million to $400 million in verified funds per
year, while successfully transitioning through several verification systems.
* I maintained a perfect verification accuracy for over a 10 year period, while
carrying an ever increasing level of responsibility and tasks. These tasks
not only included the verification of deposits made by commercial customers
of the bank, but also the receiving of cash and check shipments from armored
carriers, making a proper inventory of said shipments, and sending out
shipments ordered by the bank's customers. As well as a daily balancing of
all of our day's activities and related paperwork.
1980-1989 Anchor Beauty Salon South Dennis, MA
Co-Owner / Operator
* Increased sales 500% by turning a seasonal operation into a year round
operation.
* We also converted the salon from a limited to a full service salon.
* Maintained a regular schedule of training in product knowledge and
technique was also of great value to our operation.
Education: 1998-2002 Hayward Adult School Hayward, CA
* Certificate in Electronics Mechanic / Computer Repair. This means
that I am qualified to repair hardware as well as making upgrades in
hardware, as well as software. I am further qualified in the installation of
software operating systems and other programs.
* Further course work included keyboarding, Word, Windows, and many
troubleshooting softwares, as well as their capabilities.
Other Studies Labaron School of Hairdressing New Bedford, MA
* Certificate of completion, as well as an Operator's License from the
State of Massachusetts. After which I attended many seminars in the field
both product and technique related.
* Have taken many other self enrichment courses both in the Cape Cod school
systems, and the California adult school systems.
* I attended Bristol Community College, in Fall River, MA, achieving Dean's
List in my first semester.
* High School and Elementary were at Holy Family High, and elementary
Schools, in New Bedford, MA.