Ali Kohistani
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Resourceful and persistent laborer seeking full-time work. Skilled in many areas from customer service to labor-related jobs. Ready to work hard and watch, learn and assist in the field. Experienced and proven to succeed in multiple fields of profession and study.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Door Dasher
DoorDash
Kitchener, ON
03.2019 - 09.2023
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate deliveries.
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to ensure efficiency.
- Utilized GPS navigation tools effectively to minimize travel duration while maximizing delivery capacity.
- Navigated efficiently through various delivery routes for expedited service.
- Enhanced communication with customers through proactive updates on order status.
- Maintained excellent ratings by consistently delivering orders in a professional manner.
Manufacturing Laborer/Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Formatop Manufacturing
Kitchener, ON
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations
- Completed over many jobs by loading boxes and large items, unloading trucks and cleaning job sites
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing fast service and working with customers daily
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Meat Clerk
Food Basics
Kitchener, ON
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock and removed expired items from supply
- Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures
- Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability.
Carpenter Helper
Zekelman's Industry
Kitchener, ON
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked on house/apartment modules, to get them prepared to be installed in housing units
- Installed all appliances and utilities including doors, windows, stove, kitchen
- Cleaned debris
- Performed drywall and insulation work
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork, and cabinetry under the supervision of a master carpenter.
Delivery Driver
Kuntz Cafeteria
Kitchener, ON
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Ensured the delivery of high-quality home health, hospice, and private care
- Assisted delivery drivers with loading packages onto trucks
- Packed and moved high-quality valuables and prepared them for delivery
- Worked in collaboration with other departments to ensure exceptional customer service with the delivery of high-end items.
- Managed multiple deliveries simultaneously, maximizing efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism throughout interactions with both restaurant staff members and customers.
- Utilized GPS systems effectively for accurate routing and delivery time estimates.
- Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous during interactions to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
- Followed traffic laws during delivery for safety of pedestrians and other vehicles.
- Managed deliveries for outgoing Restaurant and Cafeteria orders
- Managed interactions with local suppliers and delivered stock to shop
- Worked as a delivery driver/kitchen help for my Dad’s Restaurant and Cafeteria
Warehouse laborer, Loader
Yazaki, Miller's Waste Management
Kitchener, ON
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Received and shipped Toyota engine Harnesses
- Transported material all day
- Lifted 50+ lbs all day
- Met hourly quotas
- Moved and lifted cargo
- Worked in waste management.
Stock Clerk
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Remained flexible, adaptable, and punctual
- Stocked shelves in an efficient and organized way
- Helped to train new stock clerks on store procedures
- Kept meticulous logs of stocked items and reported item traffic in the computer systems
- Utilized excellent organizational skills
- Received and transported materials from inspection areas to stock.
Upholsterer
Krug Inc.
Kitchener, ON
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.
- Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure all finished products met or exceeded client expectations.
- Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit specifications.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Maximized workspace efficiency by implementing organized storage solutions for fabric samples and supplies.
- Disassembled Products to reupholster fabric.
- Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
Deli Clerk
Sobeys
Kitchener, ON
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Worked as a friendly and helpful clerk, renowned for fast and excellent service
- Handled food with sanitation and safety in mind
- Worked to ensure a positive and hassle-free customer experience
- Worked to ensure a neat and attractive sales environment and assisted in the setup of visual displays.
Food Vendor
Al Madina
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepared food carefully in response to customer requests or allergies
- Assisted with food preparations prior to service
- Handled food with sanitation and safety in mind
- Followed recipes closely and served food in accordance with restaurant serving guidelines
- Placed orders for necessary goods such as food, kitchen tools, and cleaning products.
Education
BSc: Undergrad - Biology
Laurier University
GED -
Forest Heights
01.2016
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Persistent Focus
- Ability to meet and exceed Deadlines
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to Multitask
- Effective Time Management
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
- Hard Working
- Fast Learner
- Active Listening
- Manual Labor
- Effective Working Relationships
- Heavy Lifting
- Safety Awareness
- Carrying Heavy Loads
- Trash Collection
- Hand and Power Tools
- Light Carpentry
- Social Perceptiveness
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Upholsterer
Krug Inc.
05.2023 - 09.2023
Manufacturing Laborer/Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Formatop Manufacturing
03.2023 - 05.2023
Meat Clerk
Food Basics
01.2023 - 03.2023
Carpenter Helper
Zekelman's Industry
08.2022 - 01.2023
Warehouse laborer, Loader
Yazaki, Miller's Waste Management
01.2022 - 06.2022
Stock Clerk
University of Waterloo
09.2020 - 09.2021
Delivery Driver
Kuntz Cafeteria
09.2019 - 09.2022
Door Dasher
DoorDash
03.2019 - 09.2023
Deli Clerk
Sobeys
06.2018 - 10.2019
Food Vendor
Al Madina
06.2018 - 08.2019
BSc: Undergrad - Biology
Laurier University
GED -
Forest Heights