1. Objective
Seeking an entry-level position in where I can broaden my knowledge in
culinary arts in order to reach my goal of; receiving my associates in applied science.
Education
August 2008-Present
Prince George’s Community College
Major(s): Culinary Arts, Foods & Nutrition, English
Awards
Rose Valley Elementary School
Black History Month Contest 1st Place
This black history month contest consists of a black history essay, a piece of art something that shows your
creativity, but it has to do with the person you wrote about for the Black History Contest. I received a metal, a c.d.,
and my art was auctioned off
to a private owner for a donation.
Work Experience
Sadie’s Hair Palace
Located in Suitland, MD
Assistant Hairstylist
(1999-2005)
• Swept floors, cleaned mirrors and cabinets, & wash and dried towels
• Massage, shampoo, and condition patron’s hair and scalp to clean them and remove excess oil
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with
safety regulations
The Washington Post
Located in Washington D.C.
Newspaper Carrier
(2001-2002
• Assembled newspapers together, mainly the Sunday paper
• Delivered the paper to the person (‘s) doorstep
Hardy and Hayes Termite Certification
Located in Upper Marlboro, MD
Secretary/Assistant Termite Inspector
(2003-2009)
• Filed away certifications, checks, and etc.
Folasade M. Akintan
724 Nova Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
fakintan@students.pgcc.edu
Home: 240-455-6814
2. • Assisted the manager on inspections and treatments to different properties.
• Ordered uniforms & checked inventory
• Operated cash register (2 years)
FedEx Field/Redskins Stadium
Located on Largo, MD
Ticket Taker & Usher
(2009-2010)
• Assisted patrons at entertainment events
• Collected admission tickets and passes from patrons
• Assisted in finding seats
• Searched for lost articles that patrons left behind
Nordstrom Rack
Located in Pentagon City, VA
Women’s Associate/Fitting Room Attendant
(2010-2010)
• Recommended, selected, and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on the customer needs and desires
• Placed special orders or calls to other stores to find desired items
• Counted the customers desired items when the person(s) entered and exited
• Placed the customer into a fitting room to try on the items
• Cleaned fitting rooms when store was in “closing” mode
Lowes Home Improvement
Located in Alexandria, VA
Customer Service Associate (OSLG)
(2009-2010)
• Recommended, selected, and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on the customer needs and desires
• Placed special orders or calls to other stores to find desired items
• Watered the plants early morning promptly and properly.
• Prepared the garden center for opening
• Provided customers with adequate service and any information they needed
that had to do with outdoor plants, lawns, flowers, and etc.
FedEx Ground/Home Delivery
Located in Beltsville, MD
Package Handler, Safety Advocate (Scanner, Sorter, SPH)
(2011-Present)
• Follows policies and procedures regarding the handling and stacking of the boxes to keep them
and their contents intact and unharmed.
3. • Manually pull, push, carry and lift packages that weigh up to 50-100 lbs.
• Load and unload packages and parcels on and off trucks in a certain time frame
• Scans different boxes and labels each package with their correct route number
• Handles SPH packaging (Special Package Handling)
CVS Pharmacy (CVS Health)
Located in Palmer Park, MD
Sales Associate
(2014-2015)
• Operate a cash register including cash transactions, checks, charges
• Follow company policies and procedures regarding cash register performance
• Request additional help when needed to increase customer satisfaction
• Greet each customer using the eye’s, hi’s and help at all times and assist customers with their
questions, problems and complaints
• Price merchandise utilizing price guns
• Store cleanliness: break area and rest rooms; vacuum; dust/face; clean windows; rubbish removal;
exterior maintenance; sweeping
• Stock shelves
• Complete price changes: document counts, utilize price guns
• Answer the telephone using the appropriate greeting
• Maintain check-out area: fill register supplies, bags; wipe counter tops; fill cigarettes
• Issue rainchecks when requested
• React to potential shoplifters following company guidelines
• Maintain customer/patient confidentiality
• Maintain card department: order, stock, inventory, signing
4. • Assist Pharmacy personnel when needed
• Complete minor in-store repairs i.e., carriage poles, change light bulbs
• Work out reserve stock
• Assist customers with large purchases (taking out to vehicle)
Volunteer Work
Clearwater Nature Center
I volunteered at an animal center called Clear Water Park in Brandywine, MD
I fed animals, cleaned out cages, landscaping, and checked inventory for
the animal food.
(20.76 Hours)
Teen Cert
This was a volunteer program at Prince George’s Fire Department in College Park, MD
We were taught what to do and not to do in a natural disaster to help others in your
community with the help of your Teen CERT team
(21 hours)
Child & Family Network Center
5. I am currently volunteering in a few preschool programs at the Charles Houston Recreation Center where we operate
6 hours per day, 5 days per week, 42 weeks per year, giving our students the intensity of preparation they need to
successfully transition to elementary school, for now I volunteer every Thursday between 9am – 3pm.
Folasade M. Akintan
724 Nova Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
fakintan@students.pgcc.edu
lilcancer084life@gmail.com
Home: 240-455-6814
References
Linda Hardy, CEO/Manager, Hardy and Hayes Termite Certification Company, 301 806.5205
Jennifer Lakes, Office Assistant, Certified Termite and Home Inspections, 301 899 2477
Sadie Risby, CEO/Manager, Sadie’s Hair Palace, 301 292 2579