Proven skills in restocking product, arranging displays and keeping seafood goods moving quickly and accurately. Excellent customer relations, multitasking and time management abilities. Upbeat, customer-focused Sales Associate with several years of experience in retail environments. Flexible and approachable, with strong organizational, and time management skills. Delivers memorable guest experience through welcoming interactions and extensive product knowledge.
Hi, I’m
Andrew Blaeser
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Harris TeeterCharlotte, NC
Seafood Clerk
12.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Rotated stock on a regular basis to prevent spoilage or product waste.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for additional supplies as needed .
- Prepared custom orders for customers according to their specifications.
- Stored products at appropriate temperatures according to health regulations.
- Cleaned and sanitized display cases daily to ensure customer safety.
- Conducted periodic quality checks on all incoming shipments of seafood products.
- Ensured that seafood products were labeled properly with expiration dates.
- Assisted in unloading delivery trucks and stocking shelves with fresh seafood items.
- Instructed customers on proper cooking techniques for various types of seafood items.
- Organized backroom storage areas for efficient retrieval of merchandise.
- Greeted customers and answered their questions regarding seafood selection, prices, and availability.
- Placed proper signage on products to display pricing, description, code dating and COOL information.
- Cleaned and maintained department equipment by breaking down and reassembling equipment and washing appropriate parts with sanitizing solution.
- Reviewed quality of displayed products and removed old or poor quality merchandise.
- Worked safely and efficiently when handling seafood products.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and tared seafood department products.
- Followed cleaning schedule for floors, walls and storage areas.
- Adhered to established recipes when preparing seafood entrees.
- Received inventory and stock and verified receipt of ordered products and orders.
- Took apart equipment to rinse, clean and sanitize components.
- Prepared cases by pulling products out of case, re-icing case and putting products in fresh pans.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
Harris TeeterCharlotte, NC
Bagger
03.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Greeted customers warmly and answered any questions they had.
- Greeted customers entering the store with a friendly attitude.
- Ensured proper payment was received from customers before completing transactions.
- Checked expiration dates on food items prior to bagging them.
- Adhered to all safety protocols while operating cash register or other equipment as needed.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Inspected produce for freshness, quality, and quantity before bagging.
- Bagged groceries for customers quickly and accurately.
- Stacked items in bags to maximize space and prevent breakage.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about products and services.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as sweeping floors, mopping up spills.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including floors, counters, and shelves.
- Organized checkout area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
- Offered assistance to elderly or disabled patrons who needed help carrying bags out of the store.
- Assisted customers with loading their purchases into their vehicles.
- Assisted with stocking shelves when necessary.
- Bagged customer items in alignment with industry best practices.
- Collected shopping carts from parking lot and returned to store.
- Maintained clean, orderly and safe store environment by removing trash and keeping aisles clear of merchandise.
- Packed purchased items in shopping bags appropriately to avoid bag breaks and spills.
- Illustrated solid work ethic and commitment through consistent attendance.
- Returned unwanted merchandise to appropriate store shelves.
- Assisted with organization and cleaning to maintain tidy store appearance.
- Stocked shelves when needed and notated shortages.
- Answered customer questions regarding products and store services.
- Maintained clean and neat workspace by sweeping and mopping floors with approved cleaners.
- Assisted customers with unloading purchases onto conveyor belt at checkout.
- Greeted customers to build rapport and increase customer satisfaction.
- Retrieved grocery carts from parking lot and returned to appropriate areas.
- Loaded packages and bags into shopping carts and transferred goods to customer vehicles.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
- Monitored checkout lanes to provide timely bagging support during peak hours.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss improvements in bagging procedures.
- Maintained smooth check out process by frequently replenishing bag supply and retrieving grocery baskets and carts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bagging area to ensure efficient workflow.
- Implemented bagging techniques to maximize space and protect fragile items.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during shift changes to maintain service quality.
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints regarding bagging service with professionalism.
- Assisted in the return of carts and baskets to designated areas, maintaining store front appearance.
- Packed customer purchases carefully using tissue and bubble wrap to prevent damages.
- Engaged in continuous training on new products and bagging techniques to improve service.
- Placed store merchandise in neat arrangements on shelves and displays to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts to move materials.
- Supported store's recycling program by sorting recyclable materials during bagging.
- Assisted customers with bagging purchases, ensuring items were secured and handled with care.
- Delivered customer service to shoppers in order to provide product knowledge and help customers select best products.
- Educated customers on store's bagging policies, including options for reusable bags.
- Complied with health and safety regulations to ensure a safe shopping environment.
- Adapted to various customer needs, providing personalized bagging solutions.
- Assisted in inventory counts and shelf restocking during downtime.
- Worked closely with front-end team to manage queues and reduce waiting times.
- Coordinated with security to report suspicious activities or safety concerns.
- Delivered courteous, prompt service by quickly attending to customer needs and requests.
- Utilized knowledge of store layout to assist customers in finding products or sections.
- Collaborated with cashiers to expedite the checkout process for customers.
- Managed inventory of bags, restocking as necessary to ensure availability.
- Loaded groceries into customers' vehicles, offering exceptional customer service.
- Inspected orders for accuracy by carefully reviewing containers, products, packaging and labeling.
- Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
- Measured, weighed and counted products and materials.
- Marked and labeled containers, container tags or products using marking tools.
- Cleaned containers, supplies or work areas using cleaning solutions.
- Transferred packaged product from packaging to recipient or stock.
- Assisted customers with shipping inquiries.
- Applied lids or close-ups in finalization of product.
- Transported packages to customers' vehicles.
- Unpacked, verified and recorded incoming merchandise or material.
- Staged loaded pallets with hand truck for fork truck pick-up.
- Assembled, lined and padded cartons and containers.
- Obtained, moved and sorted products and materials.
- Sealed containers or materials using glues, fasteners and tape.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines, carts and dollies.
- Examined and inspected containers, materials or products to meet quality specifications.
- Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing on conveyors or loading docks.
- Placed or poured products or materials into containers or filled containers from spouts or chutes.
- Recorded product, packaging and order information on forms and records.
Microban InternationalHuntersville, NC
Warehouse Worker
05.2017 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers from ships and trains.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
- Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
Education
Central Piedmont Community CollegeCharlotte, NC
Associate of Arts
University Overview
Skills
- Cleaning procedures
- Waste Reduction
- Preparing orders
- Stock Rotation
- Temperature Monitoring
- Market Trends
- Weighing products
- Packing shrimp
- Portion Control
- Seafood Preparation
- Upselling
- Sanitizing surfaces
- Weighing product
- Upselling strategies
- Placing orders
- Sanitation Practices
- Food safety understanding
- Workplace Safety
- Replenishing stock
Affiliations
Affiliations
- I like to go running outdoors or on long walks
- I'll occasionally record videos for youtube in my spare time. I included a link to my channel.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- I am an Eagle Scout from Boy Scout Troop 174 at St/ Gabriel's Catholic Church.
References
References
References available upon request.Timeline
Seafood Clerk
Harris Teeter
12.2019 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Microban International
05.2017 - 08.2021
Bagger
Harris Teeter
03.2015 - Current
Central Piedmont Community College
Associate of Arts