Rakeem G. Rivers Resume

Work Experience:

The Riverside Revolution/ Independent Community Organizer and Activist
From 02/26/2012-Present
Organizing and hosting community protest and meetings
Canvassing for petitions and surveys
Advocating for marginalized communities at local and national events
Assisting community members in seeking justice
Fighting homelessness, human trafficking and hate crimes
Offer mentorship and guidance to any and youth possible
Writing political platforms and agendas as well as books and articles to unite, organize and uplift, The People
Riverside LAQNX
SayLaV727 Outreach

Express Personnel Professional/ Associate
From 05/2007 – Present
Document verifier at the Department of Revenue.
Cashier and concessions at sporting events.
David’s Printing Company paper sorter/wrapper/ & stacker for special events.
Shuttle Bus Driver
Hospital Custodian
Produce Warehouse Sorter
Machine Operator for a plastic manufacturing plant.
Parking Lot Attendant
Construction and demolition type laborer  

TBI Airport Management/ TBI Utility
From 10/2019 – 05/2021
Clear the tarmac of all trash and debris
Respond to alarms and alerts in a timely manner
Conduct concourse patrol to ensure the safety of all travelers
Complete special projects such as changing flight monitors or doing security escorts

Walgreens/ Sales Associate
From 01/2019- 08/2019
Cashiering
Customer Service
Unloading, stocking, organizing and binning merchandise
Developing photos and taking passport photos

Habitat for Humanity Restore/ Sales Floors Technician
From 01/4/2017- 02/15/18
Customer Service
Inspecting and ensuring the best product quality possible for donations.
Organization of warehouse and inventory.
Provide professional presentations of merchandise displays.
Loading hardware, furniture and appliances safely and securely into customer’s vehicle.
Scheduling donations for pickups
Assisting in loading and unloading items
Trying new employees or volunteers.

Labor Works/ Associate
From 08/1/13 – 12/1/2016
Cashiering
Packing and Moving
Bakery Sanitation and Janitorial work
Event Staff, Cashier and Alcoholic Server
Furniture Warehouse loading and receiving
Demolition and Junkyard recycling and recovery

9to5 Denver/ Community Canvasser
From 08/01/2014 – 11/15/2014
Go door to door surveying community members and inviting them to community meetings.
Attending and participating in community meetings on behalf of myself and those I’ve talked to within the community.
Standing in solidarity with community members and seeking housing solutions.

Good Eating/ Associate
From 03/01/2014 – 08/1/2014
Cashiering
Deliver orders
Meet and greet customers
Read, gather, and complete orders
Completing the closing procedures for the shop.

OURwalmart/ Regional Leader
From 10/15/2012- 07/01/2016
Create and coordinate concerted activities on a national and international level.
Assist numerous associates in their fight to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.
Educate Associates about the opportunities we are creating.

BST/ Outreach Coordinator
From 07/01/2011- 09/01/2014
Work with other community leaders to effectively create beneficial community events.
Speak with community members about the ways in which we can work together for a common good.
Host, support, promote, and enact community events to unify disenfranchised communities

WalMart/ Inventory Supervisor
From 07/01/2010- 11/01/2013
Cashiering
Customer Service
Activating cell phones
Conducting Price Changes
Stocking and ordering merchandise
Supervise a group of 7-10 unloaders while conducting audits
Ensuring all inventory was accounted for and in its proper place

YOS Head Cook
From 05/01/2003- 05/01/2005
Cook Breakfast for 400 residents
Cook lunch for 400 residents
Prep meals
Test temperatures and equipment periodically
Clean kitchen and equipment twice a day

YOS Teachers Assistant for Mythology, English and Science Classes.
From 06/01/2005-01/01/2007
Prepare lesson plans
Grade test
Help students with course material

Do It Yourself Construction/ Labor
From 09/01/1995- 11/20/2010
Painting
Staining Wood
Demolition clean up
Installing Installation
Hanging and Texturing Drywall
Running electrical wires to boxes

Education
High School- I graduated in 2007 and was honored to give the valedictorian speech at the
ceremony.

Multimedia Certification- I am individually certified in digital photography, videography, digital film editing, and website design.

College- I have a 3.7 GPA for Adams State University with 21 credited hours and an emphasis in English and Philosophy.

Independent Studies- Spirituality, Moorish Heritage, Community Organizing,  Group Economics, Business, Investing, Marketing, and of course, Poetry. I also finished my 1st book in 2017.