Annie Blankenship
McFarland,CA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Team Member /Food Ambassador
Whole Foods Market Inc
Fresno, California
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Facilitated engaging food sampling events to enhance customer experience and product awareness
- Coordinated logistics for food sampling, ensuring health and safety compliance while increasing product visibility.
- Assisted customers with specialty products and addressed store department inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Stocked shelves and maintained organized specialty displays.
- Packed, labeled, and priced items for sales floor presentation.
- Supported receiving and unpacking deliveries for department inventory.
- Contributed ideas for promotions or marketing initiatives that would improve overall store performance.
Mortuary Assistant
Dignity Memorial
Fresno, California
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Prepared decedents for viewing following Dignity Memorial care standards
- Assisted funeral directors with dressing, casketing, and presentation tasks
- Transported remains between facilities with dignity and careful handling
- Maintained preparation room cleanliness, sanitation, and equipment readiness
- Completed transfer paperwork and mortuary records with accuracy
Grocery Team Member
Whole Food Market
Fresno, California
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers, responding to inquiries, and resolving complaints in a professional manner.
- Stocked grocery shelves following Whole Foods Market merchandising standards.
- Rotated perishable products using first-in, first-out methods.
- Checked product dates and removed damaged merchandise from displays.
- Received deliveries and organized stock in backroom storage areas.
- Followed food safety and sanitation procedures during daily operations.
Kitchen Manager
Legends Taphouse
Selma, California
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Managed Legends Taphouse kitchen operations and coordinated daily prep workflows.
- Trained kitchen staff on recipes, portioning, and safety standards.
- Monitored food quality and plate presentation for taphouse menu items.
- Controlled inventory and ordered kitchen supplies for Legends Taphouse service.
- Enforced sanitation practices and maintained clean kitchen stations.
- Scheduled kitchen shifts and adjusted coverage for busy service periods.
- Supervised line cooks and supported expo during peak meal rushes.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
Kitchen Assistant Manager
Sequoia Brewing Company
Fresno, California
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Managed food prep, plating, and ticket flow for restaurant orders
- Supervised line cooks and kitchen staff during busy service periods
- Monitored sanitation, cleanliness, and food safety standards throughout kitchen
- Trained new kitchen employees on recipes, stations, and procedures
- Supported scheduling efforts for kitchen staff to ensure adequate coverage during service, shift coverage, and daily management tasks
- Coordinated inventory checks, supply orders, and storage organization
- Motivated team members by providing feedback on their performance and encouraging teamwork.
- Assisted in creating a budget for purchasing food items and other necessary materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bullard High School
Fresno, CA06-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Fresno City College
Fresno, CASkills
- Food safety compliance
- Food sampling logistics
- Specialty merchandising
- Point of sale
- Inventory receiving
- Visual merchandising
- Time management
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Specialty Team Member /Food Ambassador
Whole Foods Market Inc
06.2025 - 06.2026
Mortuary Assistant
Dignity Memorial
02.2023 - 12.2024
Grocery Team Member
Whole Food Market
01.2021 - 12.2022
Kitchen Manager
Legends Taphouse
11.2017 - 09.2020
Kitchen Assistant Manager
Sequoia Brewing Company
12.2015 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Bullard High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Fresno City College