Ajay Deswal
San Jose,CA
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Dominos Pizza
San Jose, USA
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching for team development.
- Oversaw employees working, and aided them if necessary.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Cashier and Food/Drink Preparer
Poke Tiki
Irvine, USA
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Provided friendly customer service, all while remaining calm during periods of high volume.
- I did thorough cleanings of the store and kept all raw food material areas safe and healthy.
- Prepared raw food materials to cook and store for the coming days.
- I prepped and made drinks in the store for incoming customers.
Writing Intern
UCI Thrive Research Lab
Irvine , CA
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Participated in creative meetings to contribute ideas and receive assignments.
- Adapted content for social media platforms to engage a broader audience.
- Provided timely information and work output to supervisors and team members.
- Conducted in-depth research on diverse topics to create accurate content.
Cashier and Food Preparer
Jack in the Box
Irvine, USA
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Food Service Worker
Domino's Pizza
San Jose, CA
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
- Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
- Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
Retail Associate
Tjmaxx and Homegoods
San Jose, USA
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Provided excellent customer service, resolving issues and answering queries promptly.
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Operated cash register accurately and efficiently while processing payments from customers.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Political Science
University of California, Irvine
Irvine06.2024
High School Diploma -
Branham High School
San Jose, CA06.2020
Skills
- Trustworthy
- Responsible
- Communicative
- Creative
- Positive attitude
- Problem-solving abilities
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Basic CSS
- Basic HTML
- HTML 5
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Affiliations
- Newspaper Intern (UCI)
- Calpirg member (UCI)
- Fashion and Sneakers Club Member (UCI)
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Hindi
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager
Dominos Pizza
07.2024 - Current
Cashier and Food/Drink Preparer
Poke Tiki
05.2023 - 12.2023
Writing Intern
UCI Thrive Research Lab
10.2022 - 08.2023
Cashier and Food Preparer
Jack in the Box
12.2020 - 05.2021
Food Service Worker
Domino's Pizza
11.2019 - 09.2020
Retail Associate
Tjmaxx and Homegoods
03.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelors Degree - Political Science
University of California, Irvine
High School Diploma -
Branham High School
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