James Petrou
Pickering,ON
Summary
University of Waterloo alumnus seeking long-term, full-time employment. Experienced and adept at completing projects with confidence and skill, with a history of performing well under pressure and accomplishing successive assignments with high accuracy. Very proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as both verbal and written communication. Through previous employment, I have gained strong experience working with customers and building strong client relationships in both online and in-person settings while also bolstering my proficiency in conflict resolution.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Manager
Bruno's Signature
Pickering
11.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the store, including opening and closing procedures.
- Supervised staff to ensure customer satisfaction and proper performance of duties.
- Hired, trained, mentored, and evaluated staff members on a regular basis.
- Conducted inventory management activities such as receiving shipments and maintaining stock levels.
- Maintained cleanliness standards throughout the store by delegating tasks to staff members.
- Manufactured various raw meat products including varieties of sausages, burgers, and specialty meat products.
- Extensive use of industry machinery eg. meat injector, meat grinder, industrial food mixer, Handtmann sausage maker, etc.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations with unruly customers.
Meat Clerk/Seafood Clerk
Sobeys Inc
Waterloo, ON
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Sanitary preparation, packaging, and shelf-stocking of raw meat and seafood products
- Working to meet customers' needs and completing tasks under minimal supervision
- End-of-day cleaning and closing of department equipment following strict adherence to health & safety guidelines
- Trained to use department equipment such as the meat grinder and bandsaw
- Trained new staff on proper meat and seafood preparation techniques as well as end-of-day cleaning procedures
Landscaping Assistant
Leslie Soosaipillai
Pickering, ON
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Ability to complete tasks involving heavy lifting (stone, machinery, large amounts of dirt and gravel)
- Use of multiple types of machinery (front-end loader, compactor, power-washer)
- Strict adherence to instructions of the homeowner concerning layout of interlocking stone and time frame of installation
- Updated yard design plans with clients to meet aesthetic standards
- Operated landscaping equipment safely and efficiently
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well- organized.
Meat Clerk
Metro Inc
Pickering, Ontario
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Practiced sanitation procedures by maintaining clean and neat work area.
- Checked products for temperature and expiration dates to maintain consumer safety.
- Used department equipment to prepare cuts of meat for customers.
- Assessed food for freshness before stocking cases or rotating products.
- Managed high customer volume efficiently by accurately cutting, wrapping and weighing products.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Honours Legal Studies, Psychology Minor
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON10.2023
High School Diploma -
Pickering High School
06.2019
Skills
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Customer Service
- Team Player
- Quality Control
- Problem Solving
- Detail-Oriented
- Food Handling and Sanitation
- Superior Communication Skills
- Reliability in High-Stress Environments
- Complaint/Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Retail Manager
Bruno's Signature
11.2023 - Current
Meat Clerk/Seafood Clerk
Sobeys Inc
08.2021 - 07.2023
Landscaping Assistant
Leslie Soosaipillai
05.2020 - 08.2020
Meat Clerk
Metro Inc
10.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Honours Legal Studies, Psychology Minor
University of Waterloo
High School Diploma -
Pickering High School
Similar Profiles
Sandra StoikoffSandra Stoikoff
Counter Server at Bruno's SignatureCounter Server at Bruno's Signature
Sofia KharchenkoSofia Kharchenko
Waitress at Brother Bruno'sWaitress at Brother Bruno's
Lola UrnerLola Urner
Cashier at Bruno's MarketCashier at Bruno's Market
Jaiden AliJaiden Ali
Security Officer at Great Canadian EntertainmentSecurity Officer at Great Canadian Entertainment
Raquel JohnRaquel John
Senior Customer Care Advisor-Social Media at ScotiabankSenior Customer Care Advisor-Social Media at Scotiabank