Kwame Jackson

Kwame Jackson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Customer Service Booth at Whole Foods Market

  • Education

    • Year Up – New York

      2011 - 2012
      Information Technology Information Technology

      Program provides hands-on skills development, Pace University credits, and corporate internship at leading New York City corporations. Courses include Information Technology, Business Communications, Professional Skills, and Business Math

    • STRIVE, Inc

      2010 - 2010
      Medical Billing Medical Billing

      It is a four-week, full time workshop designed to prepare participants for the attitudinal and disciplinary rigors of employment, vocational training, and/or GED attainment

    • Wabash College

      2008 - 2010
      Mathematics Mathematics

      Earned 9 credits thus far

    • Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York (CUNY)

      2010 - 2010
      Medical Billing Medical Billing

      Earned Medical Billing Certificate

  • Experience

    • Claremont Neighborhood Center

      Jul 2005 - Aug 2005
      Counselor

      Ensured children abided by safety rules and regulations of recreational facility.Organized and participated in recreational athletic activities.Supervised and escorted about 100 children ages 5-13 on a variety of field trips.

    • Metropolitan Life Insurance

      Jul 2008 - Aug 2008
      Intern

      Maintained and updated filing, inventory, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.Computed, recorded, proofread data and other information, such as records or reports.Compiled, copied, sorted, and filed records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.

    • Wabash College

      Oct 2008 - May 2010
      ESH Worker

      Assisted Athletic Trainers with preparing sideline equipment during sporting events. Collected information with regard to client check-ins.

    • New York City Department of Probation

      Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
      Intern Technician

      Provide technical support to about 1,500 employees including Probation Officers and support staff on a daily basis.Determine source and nature of computer malfunction using diagnostic and application software by adjusting, repairing, and replacing malfunctioning equipment whenever needed.Handle an average of 25 trouble tickets via WISE system on a weekly basis and respond in a promptly manner to ensure customer satisfaction.Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues related to: PCs, laptops, black and white/color printers whenever needed.Install hardware and software to new or existing user workstations (using Norton Ghost) while ensuring full functionality on network, printer, and Application connections as well as perform subsequent workstation moves, adds, or changes as requested.Work with upper management in coming up with alternative solutions to help prevent future occurrences of certain issues from happening. Show less

    • Rye Playland

      Aug 2012 - Sept 2012
      Ride Operator

      Completed training and certification to operate multiple rides at amusement park; became main operator to oversee rides individually.Ran ride for 700 patrons daily, scanning passes, helping them load and unload from rides, and informing them of ride specifications.Performed daily safety check before park opened to ensure ride was safe to operate, as well as checked ride and customers to satisfy safety regulations before initiating ride equipment.

    • Staples

      Dec 2012 - Feb 2013
      Sales Associate

      Customer service, stocking merchandise, assisting the customer with requests, and cleaning.To maintain an efficient and harmony working environment among employees, clients and managersChecked inventory listing with actual inventory on shelf and reports discrepancies to supervisorStamped or attached price tags on merchandise and/or tagged prices to verify accuracy referring to price list.

    • Legends Hospitality Management LLC

      Apr 2013 - Oct 2014
      Cashier

      Initiates transactions, totals, and assembles order for customers.Receives payment for order, including making required change and counting it back to guest.Works with other employees to properly clean work station after events.

    • Whole Foods Market

      Oct 2013 - now

      Answer department telephone calls and pages quickly and with excellent phone etiquetteProvide excellent customer service and address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner. Surprise and delight the customers with excellent customer service Retrieve, organize, and clean carts and baskets as needed or directed by leadershipKeep department supplies filled and maintainedPerform price checks as needed and restock returned/abandoned product in a timely manner Giving customers immediate and undivided attention.Following established procedures to report errors in retail pricing or signage.Controlling customer flow and backed up lines to help reduce waiting time for customers.

      • Customer Service Booth

        Jun 2017 - now
      • Floor Support/Cashier Assistant/Runner

        May 2014 - Jun 2017
      • Cashier

        Oct 2013 - May 2014
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Medical Office Biller

      Queensborough Community College
    • National Work Readiness Credential

      National Work Readiness Council