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Octavius Shortall

Aberdeen

Summary

Driven and detail-oriented, I excelled in leadership in multiple warehouse settings, where I spearheaded quality assurance and team training, significantly enhancing productivity. My adeptness in inventory management and commitment to excellent customer service are underscored by a continuous pursuit of knowledge in the piercing field, ensuring adherence to the highest standards.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Piercing Apprentice

Dark Raven Tattoo And Piercing
07.2022 - 01.2024
  • Worked under guidance of experienced piercer to learn trade practices and techniques.
  • Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
  • Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced piercer in various tasks.
  • Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while helping them select jewelry option, and educated them on their select piercing and aftercare.
  • Maintained organized and clean studio areas to ensure sterile piercing room, clean lobby and organized tools and products.


Reason For Leaving:

The studio environment was not best suited towards me nor a safe space. Had low quality, outdated, and unethical piercing practices that went against personal morals and basic body piercing standards. I left to do whats right by myself and clients.

However, I strive to continue to properly educate myself even though I taken a step back from actively working in the piercing industry for now


Finishing Lead

Dunlop
01.2023 - Current

Managing and training team to meet the goal of packing out quality products in a fast pace environment while

  • Managed and trained a team of workers to pack out product for shipping, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Inspected protective footwear with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of performed work and completed tasks.

Production Lead

Medifast
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
  • Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Facilitated open communication channels between team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high performance levels.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records, placing orders for supplies as needed to avoid stock shortages or delays in production schedules.

Education

Certificate -

Core Essentials 3
SafePiercing.org
05.2024

Certificate -

First Aid, CPR & AED
American Red Cross
03.2024

Certificate -

Sterilization Cycle Course
SafePiercing.org
12.2023

Certificate -

Blood Borne Pathogen
SafePiercing.org
11.2023

Certificate -

Making Sense of The APP Initial Jewelry Standards
Safepiercings.org
06.2023

GED -

Home School
Harford County MD
05.2021

Skills

  • Good Communication
  • Inventory and Stocking
  • Customer Service
  • Quality Assurance
  • Detailed Orientated
  • Motivated Learner

Art

Creativity has always been my forefront, with practice in all forms of media varying from oiling painting, charcoal, to digital drawing and photography. It is a source of pride and outlet of mine that i have had skills in since i could hold a crayon. I have participated in mental health art exhibit at the age of 15, taken AP Art in High School, and Introductive Art classes at Cecil Community College as a teen, 

Timeline

Finishing Lead

Dunlop
01.2023 - Current

Piercing Apprentice

Dark Raven Tattoo And Piercing
07.2022 - 01.2024

Production Lead

Medifast
06.2021 - 06.2022

Certificate -

Core Essentials 3

Certificate -

First Aid, CPR & AED

Certificate -

Sterilization Cycle Course

Certificate -

Blood Borne Pathogen

Certificate -

Making Sense of The APP Initial Jewelry Standards

GED -

Home School
Octavius Shortall