Darius Walker
St Louis
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bricklayer and Pallet Stacker
JDW Construction
St Louis
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
- Installed lintels, arches and other masonry structures.
- Mixed mortar by hand, wheelbarrow or mechanical mixer.
- Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.
- Transported pallet loads using an electric lift truck or powered jacks.
- Stacked finished products onto pallets according to customer specifications.
Cook Shift Leader
HMS Host International
St Louis
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Monitored kitchen equipment for functionality and coordinated necessary repairs or replacements.
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
Shift Assistant
Hyatt
St Louis
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Provided guidance and support to new employees during their onboarding period.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Planned and developed new operation processes to innovate and stay competitive.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professional demeanor.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Sanitation Worker
Nature Bakery
St Louis
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Handled cleaning and sanitation chemicals by following safety precautions.
- Ensured compliance with local health codes by inspecting facility periodically.
- Handled, labeled, and safely stored various hazardous chemicals and solutions to prevent injuries.
- Confirmed properly labeling and storage of chemicals and cleaning items.
- Sanitized food processing areas according to safety protocols.
Warehouse Sorter
Amazon
St Louis
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Packaged fragile items with protective padding to prevent damages during shipments.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment to move materials around the warehouse.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
St Louis, MO05-2017
Skills
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Health and safety
- Material handling
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Bricklayer and Pallet Stacker
JDW Construction
04.2024 - 02.2025
Cook Shift Leader
HMS Host International
09.2022 - 12.2024
Shift Assistant
Hyatt
01.2021 - 07.2023
Sanitation Worker
Nature Bakery
07.2020 - 10.2022
Warehouse Sorter
Amazon
05.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School