Alejandro Arteaga
Sausalito,CA
Summary
Dependable,organized, and customer-focused professional with a proven track record of managing daily operations, supervising teams, and delivering exceptional service in a fast paced retail, food service, and administrative environments. Adept at managing inventory, handling invoicing and billing, resolving complex issues with empathy, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. equipped with strong technical, communication, and project management skills, ready to bring value to a dynamic team environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Department Clerk
Lucky's Supermarket
07.2025 - 05.2026
- assist with meat and seafood department inventory, ensuring strict product freshness thrugh consistent stock rotation
- Operated slicing machines and scales to prepare various meat products for display and sale.
- provide excellent, high-volume customer service, answering product inquiries and maintaining clean workspace standard.
Meat Department Shift Lead
Whole Foods Market
11.2019 - 11.2023
- Spearheaded daily operations of the meat department, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality customer service.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety standards and Whole Foods' quality guidelines, ensuring all products met the company's ambitious standards.
- trained and supervised a diverse department team, fostering a collaborative environment built on continuous improvement.
- managed complex inventory and ordering processes, optimizing stock levels to meet customer demand while minimizing department waste.
- implemented innovative merchandising techniques and coordinated with other department leads on store-wide promotions to increase product visibility and sales.
- resolved customer queries and complaints with a high degree of professionalism and empathy.
Meat Wrapper
Costco Wholesale
07.2022 - 11.2022
- operated high0voume wrapping, scaling and labeling machinery efficiently to prepare meat products for the fast paced sales floor
- maintained a meticulous eye for quality control, ensuring all packages met costcos struct presentation, weight and freshness standards.
- adhered strictly to rigorous food safety, sanitation, and OSHA regulations, consistently keeping a clean and hazard free workplace.
- assisted with stocking, inventory rotation, and providing friendly customer service on the sales floor during peak hours.
Team Member (level 3 Associate)
In-N-Out Burger
05.2019 - 09.2019
- earned promotion to level 3 associate primarily managing drive-thru handout, headset ordering, and quarterbacking organizational duties.
- managed rapid food preparation and accurate order assembly in an incredibly fast-paced environment.
- collaborated seamlessly with team members during peak rush hours to ensure prompt friendly service and pristine kitchen hygiene.
Office Manager / Delivery Driver
Dine-In Marin
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Executed daily delivery routes with punctuality and accuracy, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Handled phone inquiries efficiently, providing excellent customer service and resolving issues
Clerk / Sports Memorabilia Specialist
The Strike Zone
10.2010 - 03.2016
- assessed and appraised incoming sports memorabilia, applying deep knowledge of collectibles to aid the owner in strategic buying decisions.
- monitored evolving market trends in sports memorability to ensure highly competitive retail pricing and inventory selection.
- operated the cash register with accuracy and efficiency, handling cash balancing transation verification, and store opening/closing procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Hanna High School
Sonoma, CACertificate - Accounting
St Mary's College of California
Moraga, CASkills
- technical skills: over 90 wpm typing/data entry, google spreadsheets, microsoft office suite, point of sale(pos) systems, invoices & billing, routing software
- Core Competencies: scheduling & calendar management, conflict resolution, time management, team leadership, meticulous attention to detail
- certifications:
- project management essentials certificate
- professional receptionist essentials
- cornerstone ondemand foundation: working in partnerships, make time for meaningful work, conflict mediation in the workplace, addressing unconscious bias
- first aid stress and trauma(fast)
Timeline
Meat Department Clerk
Lucky's Supermarket
07.2025 - 05.2026
Meat Wrapper
Costco Wholesale
07.2022 - 11.2022
Meat Department Shift Lead
Whole Foods Market
11.2019 - 11.2023
Team Member (level 3 Associate)
In-N-Out Burger
05.2019 - 09.2019
Office Manager / Delivery Driver
Dine-In Marin
03.2016 - 05.2019
Clerk / Sports Memorabilia Specialist
The Strike Zone
10.2010 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Hanna High School
Certificate - Accounting
St Mary's College of California