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Jason Grist

Kelowna,BC

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service and team leadership, notably at Codfathers. Expert in fish identification and food safety, I excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction and increasing sales through effective merchandising techniques. Proven ability to train staff and streamline operations, ensuring high-quality service and product delivery.

Professional tradesman committed to excellence in siding installation and maintenance. Known for efficient project execution, adherence to safety protocols, and keen eye for detail. Team-oriented with strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering reliable and high-quality work in dynamic environments. Effective in using specialized tools and techniques for optimal installation results.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Fish Monger

Codfathers
03.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment for both employees and customers.
  • Upheld the highest standards of cleanliness throughout the department, performing daily sanitation tasks such as washing cutting boards, utensils, display cases, and work surfaces.
  • Washed floors, walls, coolers and storage shelves.
  • Conducted routine quality assurance inspections to ensure adherence to food safety standards within the seafood department.
  • Promoted a positive shopping experience by addressing customer inquiries or concerns in a polite, professional manner.
  • Cleaned and sanitized seafood area to preserve products and protect safety of guests.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely deliveries and access to high-quality products at competitive prices.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, tools, and work surfaces.
  • Increased sales by explaining characteristics and providing serving suggestions for various seafood items.
  • Assisted customers with product selection by making recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
  • Checked quality of products and removed expired items.

Siding Installer and Inventory Manager

T&G Siding and Soffit
04.2010 - 03.2024
  • Assisted in training new team members on best practices for siding installation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the company.
  • Improved siding installation quality by carefully measuring, cutting, and fitting materials to match specific project needs.
  • Achieved seamless transitions between various siding materials for aesthetically pleasing results.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with precise installations that met or exceeded industry standards.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Provided timely progress updates to clients, ensuring their confidence in the quality of work being performed.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for better efficiency in completing siding projects within set deadlines.
  • Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.

Owner

RJG Exteriors
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Education

Kelowna Secondary School
Kelowna, BC
06-2000

Skills

  • Fish identification
  • Knife handling
  • Workplace safety
  • Food safety
  • Merchandising techniques
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff management
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Time management

Languages

English

Timeline

Fish Monger

Codfathers
03.2024 - Current

Owner

RJG Exteriors
01.2012 - 01.2017

Siding Installer and Inventory Manager

T&G Siding and Soffit
04.2010 - 03.2024

Kelowna Secondary School

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