BENJAMIN DANSO JR.
Newport News, VA 23608
benjamindanso24@gmail.com
7575088916
My goal is to obtain knowledge of the day-to-day work of a business through a part time job, summer internship and/or job shadowing experience so I can be prepared for what is expected from me as a working citizen in the future.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cashier
Food Lion – Newport News
June 2020 – (Part-Time)
- Smile and provide prompt, accurate and friendly service while engaging customers to create a positive shopping experience
- Greet each customer and uses his or her name whenever possible
- Unload customers’ groceries from cart to belt-unload items for ease of bagging such as grouping cold items together
- Check the bottom of every cart and under all baby seats for items before completing an order
- Follow correct bagging procedures for the correct use of bags by type
- Scan customers’ order and handles the payment transaction, per standard practice
- Avoid personal conversations with other associates when customers are present
- Follow procedures in handling cash, checks, coupons, gift cards, partner cards, food stamps and WIC vouchers
- Follow procedures for refunds and error correction
Front Desk Attendant/Cart Attendant
The Office of Educational Accesibility – Norfolk, VA
August 2019 to January 2020 (Part-Time)
- Work with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations.
- Transport injured or disabled students to classes or areas they recommend to go.
- Assist students or parents with information regarding the office.
- Proctor or assists students during test taking.
- Maintain and store files/folders regarding student information.
- Deliver tests when needed to professors.
Photo Sales Clerk
Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Williamsburg, VA
June 2019 to August 2019 (Seasonal)
- Process photos using photo imaging programs.
- Assist guests with their photo selections and up-sells packages to guests at point of sale.
- Accurately operate cash register in accordance with cash handling policies and procedures.
- Approach and interact with guests to offer photo opportunities at various locations.
- Provide accurate answers to guest questions.
- Maintain merchandise counters, computers, and displays in a clean and orderly manner.
Host
Longhorn Steakhouse – Newport News, VA
June 2018 to August 2018 (Part Time)
- Greet incoming and departing Guests warmly with a genuine smile and eye contact; escort them to assigned dining area; present menus; announce waiter’s name
- Use visual cues to seat Guests in either the bar or dining area depending on their preference
- Inform Guest of current promotion and who will be serving them to ensure a smooth handoff to the service staff
- Answer incoming calls to the restaurant and provide appropriate service
- Manage the flow of Guests into the Dining and Bar areas, provide accurate wait times to incoming Guests if appropriate
- Tend to special Guest needs and requests
- Observant to Guests’ needs throughout dining experience to ensure they receive high quality service
Sales Associate (Part-Time)
Rue21 – Newport News, VA
February 2018 to May 2018
Provide and promote exceptional customer service and offer positive resolutions to challenges and complaints from customers
• Generate sales through customer interaction, fitting room assistance, and suggestive selling
• Prevent asset loss through proper zoning and floor awareness
• Effectively perform associate register transactions without errors or shortages
Tutor (Volunteer)
Academy House Child Development Center II – Elizabeth, NJFebruary 2015 to May 2015
Provide homework assistance and help elementary kids enhance their skills in areas they are struggling with.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s in Communications
Old Dominion University – Norfolk, VA
August 2018 to Present
High school diploma
Woodside High School – Newport News, VA
2015 to 2018
SKILLS
- Front Desk
- Math
- Public Relations
- Special Education
- Classroom Management
- Tutoring
- Guest Services
- Experience Working With Students
- • Microsoft Office
- Cashiering
- Research
- Writing Skills
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Driver’s License