Alex Rae
Maple Ridge,BC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Homemaker
Home
07.2023 - Current
- Purchased and moved into a 5 acre property.
- Conducted renovations and improvements to house and property.
- Tended to greenhouse and built gardens.
- Cared for all pets and farm animals.
- Aided in caring for an elderly grandparent and young nephew.
Meat Department Manager
Meridian Farm Market
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Oversaw everyday functions while managing multiple projects.
- Processed and completed customer orders with a high level of accuracy and satisfaction. From a few a day to 50+ during holiday periods.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
- Managed daily front and back end tasks simultaneously while ensuring quality standards were met; including inventory, waste and stock control, production, setting prices, sales forecasts, budgeting, record keeping and scheduling.
- Maintained and trained a team of approximately 17 staff members on proper sanitization, food handling and production, customer service and order picking. Monitored and facilitated new training opportunities based off of performance.
- Addressed and resolved customer inquiries and complaints to foster superior standards of service.
- Aided 3 other departments and store manager with a multitude of tasks to ensure smooth operations and profitability of the store as a whole.
Shift Manager
Meridian Meats And Seafood
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Worked in both Meats and Produce Departments at multiple locations based off of staffing needs.
- Accurately produced and cut meat items to maintain stock for customers while minimizing waste.
- Rotated and analyzed produce and floral items to maintain attractiveness and reduce waste.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders when necessary, ensuring stock availability at all times.
- Addressed customer complaints, resolved conflicts and promoted customer satisfaction while providing order picking with speed, accuracy and a maintained knowledge of store product and business guidelines.
- Performed all opening and closing tasks including maintaining a shoppable store, safely securing the store, balancing cash registers, sanitization and organization procedures and properly storing perishable items.
Apprenticeship and Finishing Schooling
Mining
11.2013 - 11.2016
Cashier
Save On Foods
11.2008 - 11.2013
- Worked in 4 departments; Front End, Floral, Produce and Price Change.
- Operated cash register and accurately processed payments, returns and exchanges. Monitored self-checkouts to assist customers and resolve register problems.
- Maintained cleanliness of all departments and helped restock when necessary to maintain an organized display area throughout all departments.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while providing efficient and accurate service.
- Made signage and pushed through batches while making sure all signage in store was accurate on a daily basis.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Earth Sciences, Education And Languages
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BCBBA - Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting
Thompson Rivers University
OnlineSkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Sanitization Standards
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management and Quality Control
- Time Management
- Team Leadership and Conflict Resolution
- Multitasking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Homemaker
Home
07.2023 - Current
Meat Department Manager
Meridian Farm Market
08.2019 - 07.2023
Shift Manager
Meridian Meats And Seafood
11.2016 - 08.2019
Apprenticeship and Finishing Schooling
Mining
11.2013 - 11.2016
Cashier
Save On Foods
11.2008 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Earth Sciences, Education And Languages
Simon Fraser University
BBA - Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting
Thompson Rivers University
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