Brandon Wade
Hampton,VA
Summary
Oversaw operations requiring meticulous attention to detail. Managed physical and mental labor tasks, including extended periods of standing, walking, and bending. Adapted to work in varying temperatures and climates. Maintained flexible availability for weekends, holidays, and shifts. Leveraged advanced skills in Microsoft applications, including Outlook and Excel, to enhance productivity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer/Painter
Ground Up Painting
Hampton, VA
02.2022 - Current
- Paint homes, building, office's and removed/clean so that the spaces were presentable for realtor's to rent.
- Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
- Primed and sealed unfinished wood, plastic and metal surfaces to prepare for additional coats of paint and other finishing substances.
- Protected exposed surfaces from harmful substances by setting up drop cloths, plastic or paper.
- Cleaned and protected interior and exterior surfaces with oils and mildew remover.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint exterior surfaces.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
Warehouse Lead Person
California Cartage Company
Sulfolk, VA
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Planned and optimized warehouse work processes to improve fulfillment system efficiency.
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities.
- Reviewed inventory sheet against shipments received and alerted manager of discrepancies.
- Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Operated pallet jacks to fill or empty overhead spaces.
Production Worker
High Liner Foods USA
Newport New, VA
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Analyzed work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Unloaded and sorted products and transported items to proper locations.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Weighed and loaded orders according to project specifications.
- Oversaw inventory and counts and performed periodic spot checks to verify outgoing orders.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
- Worked at fast and steady pace to meet production goals.
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
- Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
- Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.
- Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
- Assembled components into finished product and performed quality inspection to clear for shipment.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Wrapped items, placed in boxes and added proper labeling to prepare for shipment.
- Used hand and power tools to perform operational and routine tasks.
- Used company tracking system to locate and pick merchandise to fulfill daily customer orders.
- Maintained detailed project specification records and issued work orders to outside vendors.
Dishwasher
Pho 79 - Albuquerque
Hampton, VA
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
- Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery and cooking equipment.
- Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
- Handled glassware, crystal and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
- Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine.
- Used pressurized faucet sprayer effectively to wash large quantities of dishes.
- Adhered to sanitary regulations to prevent contamination with food products.
Customer Sales Representative
Metro PCSInc
Hampton, VA
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Monitored and evaluated customer sales activity and made strategy, process and product adjustments to elevate sales volume and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Built strategic relationships with key contacts in customer organizations to understand and leverage opportunities for creating value and retaining clients.
- Obtained information regarding shipping dates and product availability by reaching out to vendors by phone and email.
- Researched information to identify and address customer problems.
- Opened new accounts and pursued sales by sharing price, credit terms, sales contracts, rewards and installation schedules.
- Demonstrated product options and explained use and features to customers.
- Developed positive relationships with various stakeholders, including company personnel, vendors, customers and shipping organizations.
- Drove technical advances in products and sales by keeping abreast of emerging technologies through trade shows, networking, continuing education and professional organizations.
Youth Counselor
Save there Way
Newport News, VA
05.2014 - 04.2017
- Advocated for at-risk youth individuals and promoted helpful resources and programs to foster progress.
- Engaged with youth in recreational, treatment-focused and educational activities to encourage growth and interpersonal skill development.
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for youngsters.
- Monitored and cared for youth in carefully controlled environment to promote safety.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques aligned with trauma-informed care model, driving intervention strategy.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring, supervising and engaging youth in daily routines and programming.
- Documented actions and incidents associated with youth program participants.
- Assessed and reported student behavior and progress.
- Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
Car Washer and Detailer
Clean & Ride Express
Hampton, VA
03.2010 - 04.2016
- Served clients with on-site detailing services at businesses and homes.
- Waxed exterior of vehicles, removed compound with soft cloth and buffed to brilliant shine.
- Cleaned cars both externally and internally by hand or with use of automated equipment.
- Washed wide range of vehicles each day.
- Checked vehicles prior to service and immediately afterward to identify damages.
- Used cleaning, protective and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
- Facilitated reconditioning process by moving vehicles from one department to next.
- Eliminated preventable hazardous conditions to decrease possibility of injury.
- Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces with cleaning agents to remove dirt and debris.
- Inspected vehicle to verify pristine appearance for customer.
Fire Watcher
CRT
Norfolk, VA
04.2010 - 08.2014
- Inspected work areas to identify actual and potential fire hazards surrounding industrial work.
- Inspected fire extinguishing and fire protection equipment, immediately reporting repairs needed.
- Patrolled assigned area, noting and investigating unsafe conditions or practices which might cause or increase fire hazards.
- Stood ready with fire suppression equipment such as fire extinguishers to watch for flare-ups.
- Removed flammable materials from reach of ignition sources to minimize fire risk.
- Enforced established regulations concerning environmental protection and fire prevention.
- Warned other personnel of danger or to evacuate, using verbal or other prearranged methods of communication.
Dog Trainer
Steven's Dog Class
Halifax, NC
04.2009 - 05.2011
- Evaluated individual needs of dogs to provide appropriate training and behavior modification instruction.
- Used food and toy rewards, humane training tools and verbal and leash corrections to teach dogs behaviors.
- Discussed appropriate canine socialization methods with pet owners and explained proper use of sit, stay and down commands.
- Conducted training classes and assisted with animal behavior help requests and enrichment programs.
- Cared for pets during owners' absences.
- Evaluated animals for trainability and ability to perform.
- Talked to or interacted with animals to encourage familiarization with human voices or contact.
Delivery Driver
Food Bank Of Iowa
Hampton, VA
04.2008 - 05.2011
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Answered customer questions regarding shipments.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Recorded pertinent delivery information needed for accurate tracking.
- Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Utilized street maps to plan and determine most efficient routes.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks and pallet jacks to load and unload vehicles.
Education
No Degree - Basic Education
Bethel High School
Hampton, VA07-2003
GED - Basic Studies
Y H Thomas
VA03-2007
Skills
- Directed materials management processes to guarantee efficient inventory control
- Oversaw equipment operation to guarantee optimal functionality and adherence to safety standards
- Oversaw safe and efficient vehicle operations to guarantee timely deliveries
- Assisted customers with inquiries to improve satisfaction Helped resolve product-related issues Supported communication between customers and service teams
- Assisted customers in determining product requirements and offering suitable solutions Supported sales team in meeting objectives through clear communication Helped maintain inventory levels and organize product displays
- Performed diverse manual labor tasks to ensure timely project completion
- Oversaw inventory management and order fulfillment operations in a dynamic warehouse setting
- Assisted with loading and unloading shipments to support workflow efficiency Aided in organizing and labeling received goods for effective inventory management Collaborated with team members to facilitate timely processing of incoming and outgoing shipments
- Assisted customers with inquiries and issues to improve satisfaction Provided solutions to support customer needs Worked with team members to enhance service delivery
Additional Information
- I am very dependable, hard working individual. If there is something I'm unsure of, I ask the questions to navigate instead of assuming. Teamwork is important to me, I've never been an "I" person when working together we achieve more and I used this during my time as a Youth Counseling which was one of the most rewarding opportunities I've had and I hold dear to my heart.
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Laborer/Painter
Ground Up Painting
02.2022 - Current
Warehouse Lead Person
California Cartage Company
01.2019 - 11.2019
Dishwasher
Pho 79 - Albuquerque
06.2017 - 04.2018
Customer Sales Representative
Metro PCSInc
05.2016 - 03.2018
Production Worker
High Liner Foods USA
04.2016 - 08.2018
Youth Counselor
Save there Way
05.2014 - 04.2017
Fire Watcher
CRT
04.2010 - 08.2014
Car Washer and Detailer
Clean & Ride Express
03.2010 - 04.2016
Dog Trainer
Steven's Dog Class
04.2009 - 05.2011
Delivery Driver
Food Bank Of Iowa
04.2008 - 05.2011
No Degree - Basic Education
Bethel High School
GED - Basic Studies
Y H Thomas