Dependable individual with exceptional people skills. Real team player committed to high levels of job performance. Positively interacts with customers and employees alike in a retail environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli, Bulk and Grocery Clerk
Thrifty Foods
03.2018 - Current
Recommended products to customers to drive sales.
Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments and garnishes.
Planned work for deli team to optimize coverage for busy periods.
Offered product samples to customers, generating additional sales through taste-testing.
Promoted new or high-value food items by creating attractive displays in cases and other customer-facing areas.
Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products.
Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
Babysitter
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01.2010 - Current
Communicated positively with children and guardians.
Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
Dishwasher and Cook
The Landing Pub
09.2015 - 09.2016
Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Camp Counselor
Timberline Ranch
06.2014 - 08.2015
Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
Supervised groups of children in log cabins for sleepaway camp.
Maintained facility, equipment and vehicles to promote safe and secure environment for campers and staff.
Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by [Action].
Education
Associate of Arts - Classical Studies
Langara College
08.2022
Skills
Training and Development
Court Clerk Office Filings
Grocery Standards
Grocery Store Operations
Integrity and Transparency
Grocery Equipment
Bulk Packing
Grocery Products Knowledge
Accomplishments
Developed outstanding skills in time management, customer engagement and oral communications through consistent interaction with supervisors and customers.