Jacob Fahlenkamp
Manteca,CA
Summary
In every job I've ever had, I have striven to be honest and to work hard. Ask anyone who knows me, and they will tell you I have a solid work ethic and a great attitude. I promise to be the best employee you have ever had, or break myself trying.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Tracy Unified School District
Tracy, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Supported individualized education plans through targeted instructional strategies and adaptive materials
- Collaborated with teachers to assess student progress and implement effective interventions
- Facilitated communication between students, educators, and parents to enhance educational outcomes
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement to encourage engagement and participation
Package Handler
Fed Ex Ground
Tracy, CA
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Operated package sorting machinery, ensuring efficient processing of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Maintained accuracy in order fulfillment by performing quality checks on packages before dispatch.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in managing supplies to prevent delays in package handling operations.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced the speed of package sorting and reduced errors.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
Produce Team Member
Whole Foods Market
Dublin, CA
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Daily stocked tables designated for fruit and vegetable items, washed/cleaned/cut items meant for cold storage, and kept food displays neat, organized, filled, and ready for customer access
- Ensured that produce was prepped for sale and all items were held to the company standard for consumption, while disposing of/composting bad product
- Filled, operated, and unloaded trash compactor, cardboard baler, and compost machine
- Cooperated in the training of new employees
Front-end Associate
Home Depot
Slidell, LA
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Stacked lumber, bags of cement, cinder blocks, bags of soil, and oversized potted plants onto shelves, carts, and/or into customer vehicles. Learned basic knot-tying skills for securing loads in open vehicles or truck beds
- Swept trash, leaves, dirt, and other debris from the sidewalk in front of the store, kept the indoor cart storage bay clear of trash, dried the floor when wet/slippery during rainy days, secured signs to keep from being blown away in storms. Learned to operate a gas-powered leaf-blower
- Checked prices of outdoor items such as lawn furniture, riding mowers, and barbecues, checked label #’s and reported to cashiers to assist with defective labels during customer checkout
- Refilled drink coolers near front-end registers, stacked displays of sodas, energy drinks and other beverages, cleared away excess cardboard from empty boxes on the shelves and ensured that the overall appearance of said displays was orderly and presentable.
- Gathered loose shopping carts from the parking lot, cleared them from trash/litter, and stored them indoors for easy customer access. Collected electric riding carts from handicapped parking zones and stored them indoors to recharge so they were ready for immediate use.
Cart-pusher
Walmart
09.2013 - 09.2016
- Gathered loose shopping carts from the parking lot, cleared them from trash/litter, and stored them indoors for easy customer access
- Assisted with heavy loads, tying down of loose items, escorting to vehicles, and provided bagging assistance at registers. Worked in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat, snow, and thunder/electrical storms
- Swept indoor cart storage bay, cleaned trash off the floor, emptied garbage cans, cleaned windows, dried wet floors, and put down slip-resistant floor mats on rainy days
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA06.2014
Skills
- Small group instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data collection
- Enrichment activities
- Janitorial
- Item bagging
- Physical assistance
- Quality Control
- Loading and unloading
- Stacking packages
- Equipment operation
- Stock rotation
- Dependability
- Adherence to high customer service standards
Accomplishments
Received an award for "exemplifying core values" through great customer service
Offered a permanent position while working seasonally due to exemplary service
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Tracy Unified School District
10.2024 - Current
Package Handler
Fed Ex Ground
09.2021 - 04.2024
Produce Team Member
Whole Foods Market
09.2017 - 08.2019
Front-end Associate
Home Depot
02.2017 - 06.2017
Cart-pusher
Walmart
09.2013 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - General Studies
Delgado Community College