Merrick Wood
Edmonton,AB
Summary
I am a highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong worth ethic, a high level of adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills and helping others learn them as well. I am good at speaking with people and have over a year of customer service experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
Chuck E Cheese
Edmonton, Alberta
12.2024 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to company recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Assisted in inventory management by checking stock levels and restocking supplies.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, and dishwashers effectively.
- Cleaned and sanitized work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift.
Cashier
Druids Dirty Soda Bar
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2024 - Current
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and provided product recommendations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the soda bar area throughout shifts.
- Trained new staff on cash handling procedures and customer service standards.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues in a friendly manner.
- Operated food truck during events and festivals, managing daily service operations.
- Prepared menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the food truck and cooking equipment.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and handling orders efficiently.
Barista
Jasper Place High School
Edmonton, AB
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
Hairstylist
Jasper Place High School
Edmonton, AB
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Pursued continuing education and training to stay up to date with new trends and techniques.
- Sanitized workstations and salon equipment to reduce risk of infection.
- Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Followed trends in hairstyling techniques to increase customer satisfaction and attract new demographics.
- Sold conditioner, shampoo, hair treatment and styling products to educate clients on proper hair care.
- Recommended hair styles to compliment clients' facial features and coloring.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jasper Place School
Edmonton, AB06.2023
Skills
- Decision Making
- Cooking
- Baking
- Leadership
- Assisting others
- Social skills
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Creative Thinking
- Team Collaboration and Cooperation
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Basic Math
- Reasonable
- Team player
- Can handle cash
- Can lift over 40 pounds
- Reliable
- Positive attitude
- Relationship Building
- Great work ethic
- Responsibility
- Communication skills
- Decision making
- ASL knowledge
- Bussing and dishwashing
- Reliable Team Worker
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Timeline
Kitchen Staff Member
Chuck E Cheese
12.2024 - Current
Cashier
Druids Dirty Soda Bar
09.2024 - Current
Barista
Jasper Place High School
11.2022 - 06.2023
Hairstylist
Jasper Place High School
09.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Jasper Place School