Mr. V.E.

Alston
Mobile: (804) 678-8252 * Email: av6b5258@westpost.net
Education: John Tyler Community College, Midlothian, VA (August 2001 - May 2002)
North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC (August 2000 - May 2001)
Benedictine High School, Richmond, VA (High School Diploma, June 2000)
Work Experience:
Haverty's Distribution Center, 1720 Port Walthall Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23
834-5911.
Position: Warehouse Materials Handler (Full-time)
September 2009 - June 2010: Stacked and stored materials in accordance with pre
scribed storage methods. Retrieved customer orders for delivery. Loaded and unl
oaded merchandise onto and from trucks. Uncrated furniture and check for damage(
s) and/or defects. Assembled and prepared furniture for Haverty's showroom floo
r. Rearranged and conducted inventory of stored materials. Performed minor maint
enance and small repairs. Kept warehouse in a clean and neat order, according t
o warehouse and store's policies and procedures.
Supervisor: Mel Reed, (804) 520-8000, ending salary $10.25/hr

V.E. Alston and Associates, 4200 Richmond Road, Amelia, VA 23002

Position: Underground Utilities Worker and Machinery Operator (Full-time)
August 2003 - June 2009: Operated backhoe equipment and rubber-tire loaders. I
nstalled water and sewer pipes for residential and commercial properties, and pu
blic highways. Cleared land development sites in preparation for installation o
f water and sewer pipes. Inspected equipment and machines to ensure they are sa
fe and operational. Transported materials and machines to various job sites. A
ssumed duties of "Acting Foreman" at job sites, during the absence of supervisor
. Ensured that all appropriate materials were available in order to complete jo
b assignments.
Supervisor: Virgil E. Alston Sr., (804) 561-2340, ending salary $14.50/hr
DMS Vending, 231 Arcadia Street, Richmond, VA 23225
Position: Newspaper Carrier (Part-time)
May 2009 - July 2009: Delivered the Washington Post and NY Times newspaper(s) t
o local businesses and residential customers, daily. Ensures that newspapers are
picked up, assembled, and delivered to all customers in a timely and profession
al manner.
Supervisor: Joyce Jones, (804) 767-7514, ending salary $8.00/hr
Big Lots, 10161 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
Position: Stock Room Associate/Floor Associate (Full-time)
May 2002 - August 2003: Ensured aisles were fully stocked, inventoried stock ro
om for future purchase orders, unloaded company trucks, and provided customer se
rvice and assistance to customers.
Supervisor: Ms. Paulette, (804) 745-3476, ending salary $8.25/hr
Weidmuller Inc., 821 Southlake Blvd., Richmond, VA 23236.
Position: Summer Intern (Full-time)
May 2001 - August 2001: Retrieved items from warehouse, inventoried those items
in the company's computer system, and ensured proper shipment of the retrieved
items to specified companies.
Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook.
Personal Skills: Work well in a group, reliable/dependable, hard worker, effici
ent, work well with the public, goal oriented, can work independently, quick lea
rner, good customer service skills, able to read blueprints and working plans, a
nd willing to learn new skills.
References
1. Adriane Brown: (804) 822-2362, Verizon FIOS Installation Technician
2. Becky Leeper: (202) 419-3788, Strayer University Admissions Manager
3. Carl Hicks: (804)677-2815, Weidmuller Incorporated Employee
Note: The above mentioned individuals can account for both professional and per
sonal references.