Abrehet Apostolik

Served as a soldier in the Eritrean Army as a Communication Specialist/Radio Operator and included combat in the field. I speak English, Arabic, Amharic and Tigrinya. I am ease in multi-cultural environments.

Assembler, Packaging and Assembly, North Creek Printing Facility at The Seattle Times (1992-02 – Present)

Worked and met strict timelines in a deadline production and manufacturing environment.

• Operated manufacturing machinery which inserted advertisements into newspapers.
• Assisted Operators in troubleshooting machinery breakdowns.
• Operated Powernote machinery to affix labels to newspapers.
• Restocked insert machines to ensure smooth operation in completing delivery deadlines.
• Certified to operate dolly forklift to transport pallets.

Cashier and Inventory Replenishment at JC Penney (2001-05 – 2013-05)

• Checked in inventory from truck deliveries.
• Ensured correct pricing on inventory, constructed displays and placed signage for merchandise.
• Completed new floor setup monthly.
• Maintained correct merchandise pricing for markup or reductions for sales.

Cashier, Food Service and Accounting at Marriott (1989-05 – 1992-05)

• Served as a cashier for food service department.
• Managed high volume of customers for Seattle Times main cafeteria.
• Set up beverages, utensils, condiments, assisted the cook in making sandwiches while serving customers.
• Assisted manager in closing out cash registers, recorded cash, checks and credit card transactions and delivered deposits to the bank.

Training, Accounting and Customer Service for the corporate owner of 7-11 stores at Southland Company (1987 – 1989-05)

• Trained new franchise owners on basic operations of stores.
• Assisted new franchise owners set up their stores.
• Trained new workers in multiple stores.
• Provided backup in stores directly owned by Southland Co. serving fresh food to customers.
• Completed accounting paperwork, tracked earnings and various other transactions.

High school