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Meighan Groves

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in customer interactions and service solutions. Demonstrates exceptional skills in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Adept at collaborating with teams and adapting to changing needs, consistently striving to achieve results through efficient and empathetic service. Recognized for reliability and a proactive approach in meeting both customer and organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Clerk

Angry Otter Liquor
11.2024 - Current
  • Provide excellent customer service and assist customers with product inquiries
  • Verify customer age by checking identification to comply with legal drinking age requirements
  • Stock shelves, organize inventory, and ensure products are properly displayed
  • Handle cash and card transactions accurately and efficiently
  • Maintain a clean and organized store environment
  • Adhere to all legal and safety regulations related to alcohol sales
  • Ensure a positive shopping experience by providing helpful recommendations and advice
  • Support team members and contribute to a smooth daily operation

Associate Team Leader

Whole Foods Market
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assist the Team Leader in managing inventory, including ordering and receiving seafood products
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations
  • Train and mentor team members on seafood handling procedures and customer service
  • Provide excellent customer service and resolve inquiries or concerns
  • Collaborate with the Team Leader to develop strategies to drive department sales and meet financial goals
  • Assist with scheduling, performance evaluations, and administrative tasks
  • Execute daily tasks on financials, creating sales opportunities and goals for the department


Seafood Team Representative for:

  • FSET Food Safety Team
  • Work Safety Training/On Point Team
  • Team Trainer
  • Weekly Financial Audits

Grocery Supervisor

Pomme Natural Market
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Inventory management: Ordering stock, generating POs/Invoices, Inventory count.
  • Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
  • Provided excellent customer service, approving returns, and handling customer complaints.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the store to ensure a smooth and efficient operation.
  • Working with Sale Reps in accepting deals for new products and creating eye-catching Displays/End Caps
  • Maintaining great relationships with Vendors
  • Running and Booking Demos for new and existing items
  • Ability to work pallets of stock in a timely manner
  • Operating all functions of a Commercial Loading Bay
  • Awards: 4x Employee of the Month

Behavioral Interventionist

Footholds Therapy Center
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Active behavioral development with children ages 3-20
  • Childcare and Education from Kindergarten to High School
  • Therapy programming and development
  • Provided and Assisted with OT and SLP therapies
  • Data management and progress tracking
  • Creating lesson plans for educational development
  • Supportive of team environment with co-facilitating for best care practices

Training Received:

  • Early Education ECE
  • Education Assistant EA
  • Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments SIVA
  • Crisis Training for working with at risk youths


  • Awards : Employee of the Month

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
08.2017 - 08.2020
  • Successful Team Management
  • Increased sales performance through effective upselling techniques and staff training initiatives.
  • Daily Inventory management
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Fully trained on Bar/Drink making procedures in compliance with Starbucks Standards
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates with consistent quality checks and timely resolution of complaints.
  • Merchandising, Stocking
  • Retail Sales Storefront

Promoted to Barista Trainer :

  • Successfully trained 40+ baristas
  • Created training plans for different skill sets
  • Able to break down instruction successfully
  • Guided new team members with comprehensive leadership
  • Motivated staff to complete their goals and help foster a great work environment
  • Awards:
  • Partner of the Quarter (2018)
  • Mug award
  • Bean award x3

Education

High School Diploma -

Riverside Secondary School
Port Coquitlam, BC
06.2016

Skills

  • Team Management
  • SOP Design and Execution
  • Inventory management
  • Professional Development
  • Food Safety Compliance
  • Customer service

  • Cash management
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Employee Development
  • Customer assistance
  • Effective Time Management

Additional Information

  • EMR Certification : Completed JIBC EMR program.

Official Emergency Medical Responder with full updated Scope of Practice. 2025~

  • BLS Certification: Basic Life Support Certified. CPR trained. AED trained. 2025-2026
  • Serving it Right Certification: 2024-2029


Additional Information:

Youth Improv Teacher 2017

Competitor in 2019 Barista Championships

Attendee to CHFA Vancouver Trade Show 2023/2024

Professional Multi-media Traditional Artist


Timeline

Clerk

Angry Otter Liquor
11.2024 - Current

Associate Team Leader

Whole Foods Market
06.2023 - 05.2024

Grocery Supervisor

Pomme Natural Market
09.2021 - 06.2023

Behavioral Interventionist

Footholds Therapy Center
10.2020 - 09.2021

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
08.2017 - 08.2020

High School Diploma -

Riverside Secondary School
Meighan Groves