Bret Donham
Lakeport
Summary
Recently finished military service in the Marine Corps and was lucky enough to have had several remarkable supervisors who provided opportunities to grow professionally and obtained several skills, including adaptability, communications skills, and integrity. Currently looking for opportunities to apply these skills and knowledge acquired and would like to explore a career in Safeway Corporation.
Disciplined worker with success in working within busy, fast-paced settings. Skilled in building positive personal and professional relationships. Knowledgeable about processes and main carrying restrictions.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
City Carrier Assistant
USPS
Lakeport
05.2023 - 12.2025
- Sorted and delivered mail efficiently across designated routes.
- Assisted customers with inquiries regarding postal services and packages.
- Operated various postal equipment to process and handle mail.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and pickups daily.
- Provided training to new staff on delivery procedures and systems.
- Provided exemplary services to customers by being pleasant and engaging and offering to assist with mail-related concerns.
- Delivered and collects mail on foot or by vehicle under varying road and weather conditions.
- Resolved customer complaints related to mail delivery effectively.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while operating motor vehicle.
- Operated hand-held scanners to track packages during delivery process.
- Adhered to all USPS policies and procedures when performing job duties.
- Prepared mail in sequence of delivery for optimal productivity.
- Organized packages in route sequence and delivered to correct addresses.
Marine
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Lakeport
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Demonstrated dedication by graduation the basic skills course resulting in becoming a Marine
- Implemented strong work ethic by improving Physical Fitness Test scores by over 50% within a month and half
- Maintained dependability by guarding over 40 coworkers and thousand of dollars of equipment generating increased safety
- Specialized training in leadership, diversity, and communication
- Conducted physical fitness training to ensure unit readiness and resilience.
- Operated and maintained military equipment during training exercises.
- Collaborated with team members to execute tactical missions effectively.
- Implemented security protocols to safeguard personnel and assets.
- Assisted in logistical planning for deployment and resource allocation.
- Performed maintenance on vehicles, weapons, and other military equipment.
- Monitored surveillance cameras to detect suspicious activity.
- Participated in community outreach programs representing the Marine Corps positively.
- Operated radio communication systems to transmit messages between units.
- Supervised daily activities of subordinate Marines.
Produce Clerk, Meat Clerk, Fresh Cut, Curtesy Clerk
SAFEWAY CORPIRATION
Lakeport
10.2015 - 03.2018
- Served a roving courtesy clerk in a large Safeway grocery store
- Provided front line customer service assistance at a large Safeway store
- Provided backup support to cashiers on a daily basis
- Worded directly with customers, including assisting in finding sought after products
- Identified spoilage and damaged merchandise for proper disposal
- Received and processed shipments of incoming merchandise
- Ensured proper placement and product rotation of incoming merchandise
- Monitored and replenished merchandise as needed
- Kept both departments from cross contamination
- Answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise
- Resolved customer concerns and complaints about product/service
- Took customers' orders, weighed, and packaged goods
- Organized inventory and performed breakdown of produce
- Rotated product to help save waste
- Increased sales by handing out food samples and by recommending additional item to customers
- Cleaned and maintained shelves and coolers
Education
High School Diploma -
NATURAL HIGH SCHOOL
LAKEPORT, CALIFORNIASkills
- Dedication
- Dependability
- Concerned for others
- Quick Learner
- Customer Service
- Team Player
- Passionate
- Strong Work Ethic
- Adaptivity
- Equipment operation
- Customer assistance
- Delivery operations
- Record maintenance
- Route planning
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Training others
- Customer relationship management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Adaptability
- Time and attendance systems
Timeline
City Carrier Assistant
USPS
05.2023 - 12.2025
Marine
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
06.2019 - 08.2019
Produce Clerk, Meat Clerk, Fresh Cut, Curtesy Clerk
SAFEWAY CORPIRATION
10.2015 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
NATURAL HIGH SCHOOL