Abiola Ajao
General Labor
Niagara Falls,ON
Summary
Outgoing Volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact. Energetic Volunteer offering outstanding telephone etiquette, social media and interpersonal skills. Well-trained individual with past experience working with children and elderly people. Punctual and dedicated to service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Volunteer
ORGANISATION
Toronto, ON
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
- Developed construction skills by participating in several home builds.
Factory Worker
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage, or shipment off-site.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
- Loaded and unloaded parts on production line to establish smooth operations.
- Inspected materials before assembly to verify compliance of quality control standards.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections, or report complex problems.
- Performed quality checks on finished products to identify and address discrepancies.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to assemble products, practicing safety measures.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
Store Clerk
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Assisted customer by locating items, processing payments, and carrying out heavy purchases.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Provided correct change for purchases to avoid customer confusion or disputes.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Resolved complaints by providing knowledgeable, quick service to meet any need and promote loyalty.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Operated POS systems to accurately process customer purchases.
- Processed credit, debit and cash transactions correctly to obtain full payment of customer purchases.
- Processed returns and handled exchanges quickly to provide positive store experiences.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Helped customers navigate applications and in-store technology to deliver best-in-class experiences.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems.
- Kept cash wrap stocked, products faced and shelving free of misplaced items or trash.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Lifted up to [Number] pounds at once and used forklift to move heavier loads
Construction Assistant
Lee Group
Oshodi , Lagos
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Studied plans for each job to gain understanding of materials, tools and work required.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors, and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Followed orders closely to help prepare for jobs, ready sites, complete assignments and clean up work areas at completion.
- Distributed supplies to skilled workers to maintain job site productivity.
- Removed debris and waste from job sites.
- Followed instructions from construction project managers and supervisors.
- Assisted with plastering, tiling and carpentry.
- Helped successfully complete large project ahead of schedule
- Excavated soil and trenches
- Cleared work sites of hazardous items
- Performed demolition work on existing structures
- Followed instructions from construction project managers and supervisors
- Liaised with carpenters or electricians to complete duties
Construction Site Laborer
Kayploy Group
Lukosi, Ogun State Nigeria
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents
- Conducted daily site inspections to identify potential safety hazards
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines
- Assisted in constructing roads, bridges and other infrastructure projects to respond to economic, fiscal and environmental changes
- Installed drywall, flooring and other interior finishes to create finished and functional living and work spaces
- Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications
Construction Site Assistant
- Learned knowledge and skills required of construction trade laborers.
- Checked brakes, lights, tires, fuel, oil level and auxiliary equipment and made minor field repairs and adjustments.
- Performed manual labor for extended periods and worked under adverse working conditions and during extreme weather.
- Used hand and power tools and equipment, performed wide range of construction site duties and worked from elevated heights.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials to prepare for use in construction.
- Measured, marked and recorded openings and distances to lay out construction work areas.
- Operated various hand and power tools to complete general tasks.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Prepared construction materials to build structures and fill gaps.
- Smoothed and leveled new concrete by using magnesium floats, finishing trowels and concrete control jointers.
Production Worker
Lady Bee
Oshodi, Lagos
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Assembled and tested various products to meet production requirements and quality control standards.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies to keep up with high production needs.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Participated in regular meetings with team members to discuss production updates.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Troubleshot production issues and provided timely solutions.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Drilled floors, hung plywood, and applied [Product] to achieve production requirements.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards
- Troubleshot production issues and provided timely solutions
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations
Education
Associate of Arts - Art
Tia Solaria Collage Of Education
Ijebu Ode 05.2016 - 06.2018
Skills
Warehouse Operations Knowledge
Product Identification
Production knowledge
Operations support
Timeline
Volunteer
ORGANISATION
10.2023 - 12.2023
Factory Worker
08.2021 - 11.2022
Construction Assistant
Lee Group
03.2019 - 04.2019
Store Clerk
12.2018 - 04.2020
Associate of Arts - Art
Tia Solaria Collage Of Education
05.2016 - 06.2018
Construction Site Laborer
Kayploy Group
02.2016 - 06.2017
Production Worker
Lady Bee
05.2015 - 11.2015