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Christopher G Brown

Fresno, CA 93722-6607

Summary

Adept at enhancing customer experiences and ensuring workplace safety, I leveraged my exceptional interpersonal communication at Vons to train staff and maintain high-quality standards. My diverse background, from geotechnical analysis to combat engineering, showcases a proven track record of achieving critical objectives

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Meat Department Clerk

Vons
06.2024 - Current
  • Packaged meat products securely using appropriate wrapping materials to ensure freshness during transport home from store by customers.
  • Wrapped, weighed and filled product with efficiency to manage high volume of customers.
  • Followed proper safety, handling, and cross-contamination procedures.
  • Maintained a clean and organized meat department workspace, ensuring product quality and safety for consumers.
  • Trained new staff members on proper sanitation procedures, cutting techniques, and customer service skills, resulting in an efficient and cohesive team environment.

Child Caretaker

In Home Supportive Services
08.2017 - Current
  • Managed daily routines for multiple children at once, effectively juggling various tasks while maintaining a calm demeanor.
  • Improved children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and learning tools.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting peer interactions.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.

Deli Clerk

Savemart
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Precisely measured, weighed, sliced, and packaged deli products according to customer requests while minimizing waste.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to food safety guidelines and promptly addressing any hazards.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Provided an enjoyable shopping experience for customers by engaging in friendly conversations while efficiently preparing their orders.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers by offering personalized service, answering questions, and making recommendations based on preferences.

Oil Change Technician

Valvoline Instant Oil Change
02.2015 - 08.2017
  • Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
  • Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
  • Checked fluids, tires, brakes, and other systems as part of [Number]-point inspection.
  • Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions about oil changes and other services.
  • Dismounted and mounted tires to perform air checks, rotations, and rebalances.
  • Enhanced customer trust and loyalty through clear communication of service recommendations and explanations of performed tasks.
  • Identified additional revenue opportunities by thoroughly inspecting vehicles during oil changes, recommending necessary services or repairs based on findings.
  • Developed strong relationships with repeat customers by offering personalized service experiences tailored to their individual needs.

Geotechnical Technician

Pacific Soils Engineering
03.2003 - 07.2005
  • Evaluated soil liquefaction potential and provided recommendations to mitigate its adverse effects on structures during seismic events.
  • Performed field density tests using nuclear gauges or sand cone methods to ensure proper compaction levels were achieved during construction projects.
  • Provided critical input on dewatering systems design ensuring groundwater management effectiveness during excavation processes.
  • Conducted soil, rock, and groundwater sampling to ensure proper foundation design and stability.
  • Ensured safe excavation practices by performing subsurface utility engineering investigations before construction activities began.
  • Tested and analyzed samples to determine content and characteristics using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.

Geotechnical Laboratory Technician

Soil Surveys Inc
11.2001 - 05.2002
  • Conducted tests and experiments to ensure accurate results in laboratory settings.
  • Managed inventory of laboratory supplies to ensure availability of necessary materials.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously recording experimental results and observations.
  • Improved experiment reliability with precise calibration of instruments.
  • Analyzed samples to support research objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining detailed documentation.
  • Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.

Combat Engineer (MOS 1371)

United States Marine Corps
06.1998 - 11.2001
  • Improved mobility for troops by constructing bridges and clearing obstacles, ensuring efficient movement during operations.
  • Enhanced fortification structures by designing and constructing protective barriers, effectively increasing base security.
  • Contributed to mission success through effective collaboration with team members in planning and executing engineering tasks.
  • Streamlined communication between units by installing and maintaining wire obstacles, facilitating coordination during missions.
  • Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
  • Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
  • Operated multiple types of heavy equipment to prepare roads, runways and bunkers.
  • Employed, fired and recovered anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.
  • Repaired damaged runways, flight lines and airfield infrastructure to rapidly return to flight operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Santa Rosa High School
Santa Rosa, CA
06-1998

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Knife handling
  • Workplace safety
  • Safety awareness
  • Equipment operation
  • Meat packaging
  • Customer relations
  • Complaint resolution
  • Adherence to high customer service standards
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication

Accomplishments

FAA Licensed Drone Pilot

Nuclear Gauge Operator Certification

Timeline

Meat Department Clerk

Vons
06.2024 - Current

Deli Clerk

Savemart
05.2023 - 06.2024

Child Caretaker

In Home Supportive Services
08.2017 - Current

Oil Change Technician

Valvoline Instant Oil Change
02.2015 - 08.2017

Geotechnical Technician

Pacific Soils Engineering
03.2003 - 07.2005

Geotechnical Laboratory Technician

Soil Surveys Inc
11.2001 - 05.2002

Combat Engineer (MOS 1371)

United States Marine Corps
06.1998 - 11.2001

High School Diploma -

Santa Rosa High School

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