My very 1st resume...

16APR2023; 2307, SUN– Maryland, USA

"I did a thing!" Something slight, anyways; haha.

My very first resume in adulting/adulthood. I had the outline worked up for some time now; thanks in no small amount to my Battle Buddy, "DJ".

As the classic song by Oddisee goes, "You know who you are!" Seriously tho, mad Love to Famo.

Fun fact: I accidentally uploaded a rough draft of this in document form to social media for anyone to download; with my primary cell! Shaking my damn head (SMDH); haha.

It gets better: The title of the document was none other than my full gov't (legal) name! I never use my real surname anymore...

In any event, that'll teach me to be at least a smidge more deft; adept; and/or generally intentional. At least one can hope; pray; and wish for such to be so.

Speaking of which, which Mount Kilimanjaro does a bamma have to climb to secure the coveted "top story" designation? I jest; unless...

Conversely, and in all seriousness it'll be well worth the "price of admission" to simply get on the "Creators we're Loving" section; wink, wink. While I'm being *VOCAL*, now seems a decent time to remind everyone how I got my primary occupation of founder/owner of an apparel brand for U.S. military supporters.

Not only did I happen upon a mentor who per chance introduced me to his fav influencer's vids. However, I fortuitously decided to open an email from said influencer; in which he strongly recommended an online store as a way to capitalize on wartime snapshots that I was blessed enough to take while on deployment to Iraq.

Did I mention that I almost didn't even buy the camera; nearly died twice before half the pics were snapped; and was randomly promoted to a position where I could use the camera more, without any formal training in photography! "Good times.

Without further ado; and here's to you, the reader:

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DARRIUS [Redacted]

[Redacted city], MD 20772

[Redacted alternate cellphone]

[Redacted brand-new email]

Summary of Qualifications

• Served 4.25 years in the Army.
• Exceptional communicator.
• Skilled in customer service.
• Strong track record of problem-solving success in high-pressure, operational settings.
• Proficient with technology.
• Startup founder and owner.
• Proud Girl Dad.

Work History

United States Army, Infantryman

August 2007 – December 2011

• Performed as a member of a fire team during drills and combat.
• Aid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops and weaponry.
• Assisted and participated in reconnaissance missions.

• Operated, maintained, and stored combat weapons (e.g. rifles, machine guns, anti-tank rockets, etc.).
• Operated, maintained, and encrypted tactical radios for platoon.
• Awarded Army Commendation Medal.

Lyft, Rideshare Driver

September 2013 – June 2016

• Ensured that customers arrived safely and timely to their destination while creating customer satisfaction.
• Created Excel spreadsheet and maintained files to track mileage, maintenance, and miscellaneous expenses.
• Managed routes through use of iPhone app technology.

Uber, Rideshare Driver

September 2013 – June 2016

• Demonstrated ability to deal peacefully with unforeseen circumstances or delays and use advanced driving techniques to better improve time management and safety.
• Assured that the vehicle is maintained in excellent condition and is cleaned regularly.
• Drove customers to various destinations upon request, with knowledge of multiple cities and efficient routes.
• Established positive relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.

Postmates/Instacart, Delivery Driver

February 2015 – present

• Received delivery requests and navigated to the restaurant or store.
• Delivered the item to the customer’s location using directions from the app.
• Ensured strong customer service and satisfaction.

Cresent Construction, Electrician’s Apprentice

October 2019 – present

• Prefabrication and installation of outlets and switches.
• Assisted journeymen in transportation and installation of conduit and cables.
• Greet and engage clients, developers, and fellow crewmen with courteousness and compassion.

War ‘N’ Tees, Founder/Owner

December 2020 – present

• Source funding to assist in marketing, order fulfillment, and branding.
• Design, price, and incorporate products into online storefront.
• Donate a percentage of all proceeds to nonprofits that drastically increase the overall well-being of the U.S. Veteran community.

Education

[Redacted] High School

High School Diploma

Graduated July 2007

Interests

• Avid reader.
• Occasional blogger.
• Self-described audiophile.
• Monthly science projects with my Princesses.

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