James D. Collins Jr.
94 Majestic Ave.
Warwick, RI. 02888
(401)-785-2636
jcollins173@verizon.net

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Inventory Implementation Assistant
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I am a dedicated person who brings a mature and responsible approach to any task that I undertake. I am highly adaptable and excellent in working in a team environment. I possess strong organizational skills. And bring with me many years of customer service experience, as well as an excellent record of dependability.

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Key Skills
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• Professional and courteous, able to build trusting relationships with 
  customers and colleagues.
• Productive worker with solid work ethic who takes pride in successfully 
  completing tasks.
• Flexible team player with ability to adapt to changing work environments.
• Ability to plan, and implement work responsibilities in a timely 
  and proficient manner. 
• Good listener, with ability to quickly learn and apply new skills.
• Computer-literate with experience in some internet, email, and word 
  processing applications.
• Loyal and dedicated with an excellent work record.

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Professional Experience
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United States Postal Service
551 Kingstown Rd. , Wakefield RI 02879
(401)-783-1091

Letter Carrier ( Transitional Employee / Non-Career )
October 2007 -  April 2013     
•	Responsible for delivery of mail both on foot and via multiple delivery vehicle types. Utilizing exceptional organizational skills and adaptability to complete assigned work on schedule.   

United States Postal Service
551 Kingstown Rd. , Wakefield RI 02879
(401)-783-1091

Dispatch Clerk ( Non - Career )
January 2006 - October 2007
•	Responsible for receiving incoming pallets of mail for distribution within the      facility. As well as processing outgoing containers of mail to the loading dock for staging in preparation for transport to the processing facility.

Power Play
689 Oaklawn Ave. Cranston, RI. 02920

Owner / Operator
April 2004 - December 2005
•	Owner /operator for retail sales and rentals. 
•	Responsible for all aspects of retail environment including: point of purchase, 
            customer service, inventory control, and sales. As well as  product placement;          
            fiscal management, and supervision of staff. While developing relationships 
            with suppliers, customers, and community.

Sam’s Music
Cranston, RI. 02920

Manager
July 1986 - April 2004
•	Began as a part-time weekend cashier and worked up to store manager.
•	Responsible for all aspects of retail environment including: point of purchase, 
            customer service, inventory control, and sales. As well as  product placement;         
            fiscal management, and supervision of staff. While developing relationships 
            with suppliers, customers, and community.

Layco Enameling
69 Aster St.
West Warwick, RI 02903

Shipping and Receiving Clerk
March 1985- June 1986
•	Prepared customer orders for shipping, including packaging, loading, and insuring
            appropriate delivery.
•	Received incoming raw materials for processing and maintained all relevant records.

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Education
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Community College of Rhode Island
       • Completed 2 semesters of programming for electronic engineering

Toll Gate High School, Warwick, Rhode Island
       • Graduated with Honors, including: Rhode Island Honor Society and Outstanding 
          Student in Electronics 1986

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References
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                                    Steve Allen, Warwick, RI 401-480-5551
			
June Sherman, Charlestown, RI 401-497-2099

Greg Gubata, Exeter, RI 401-218-5371

Ken Brown, Warwick, RI  401-739-3729