Ashlyn Blankenship
Bonham,TX
Summary
Results-driven Inventory Control Specialist with excellent problem-solving, analytical and organizational abilities and strong focus on collaborating with employees to resolve business, customer and vendor issues quickly. Works alone or as part of team to manage high volumes of work in fast-paced environments. Enthusiastic and willing to take on any task to help organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Energetic [Type] Coach versed in training and development strategies to transform athlete performance. Well-developed communication and problem-solving abilities. Applies cutting-edge coaching and development strategies to cultivate winning athletes. Attentive Waitress with superior knowledge of ethnic dining and dedication to fantastic dining experiences. Trained in POS systems and table-side serving with understanding of food and beverage pairings and great salesmanship. Known for maintaining speed and accuracy in high-traffic times.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waitress
Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
- Assisted management in training new waitstaff, sharing expertise on best practices for exceptional service delivery.
Inventory Control Specialist
Hobby Lobby Distribution Center
08.2020 - 11.2023
- Used equipment like order pickers and pallet jacks to move inventory.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Conducted daily cycle counts of all inventory to verify inventory accuracy, identifying discrepancies early on to mitigate potential issues.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Facilitated communication between departments regarding inventory-related matters, promoting a collaborative approach to problemsolving.
- Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used, and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
- Assisted in processing of new inventory and disposal of outdated items to keep products fresh and up-to-date.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than [Number] packages per day.
Lifeguard
Westwood Family Aquatic Center
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Assisted swimmers in distress using appropriate rescue techniques based on individual needs and circumstances.
Soccer Coach
Putnam City West Highschool
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Fostered a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
- Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
- Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
- Increased player skills development by focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses through targeted drills.
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices and continuously improve overall program effectiveness.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among players by emphasizing respect for opponents, officials, teammates, coaches, and themselves throughout each season.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies, including proper warm-up routines and strength conditioning programs.
- Assisted in academic support initiatives for student-athletes to maintain eligibility requirements while excelling in their studies.
Waitress
TGI Fridays
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
Education
No Degree - World Evangelism And Education
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OKHigh School Diploma -
Putnam City West
Oklahoma City05.2016
Skills
- Customer Service
- Strong multitasking
- Greeting guests
- Team Collaboration
- High-volume dining
- Upselling techniques
- Team Player
- Conflict and Complaint Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Food and Beverage Service
- Paperwork preparation
- Cycle counting
- Inventory Monitoring
- Warehouse Operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Inventory Control
- MS Office and Excel
- Data Recording
- Motivational leadership style
- Data Entry
Certification
Scored Platinum on WorkKeys assessments and scored a 3 out of 5 on workplace observations.
Hobbies
In my free time I spend it doing things i love which include:
- sports
- photography
- photo editing
- hiking
- swimming
- traveling
- farm work
- volunteer work
Timeline
Waitress
Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2023 - 02.2024
Inventory Control Specialist
Hobby Lobby Distribution Center
08.2020 - 11.2023
Lifeguard
Westwood Family Aquatic Center
05.2020 - 08.2020
Soccer Coach
Putnam City West Highschool
01.2017 - 08.2020
Waitress
TGI Fridays
01.2017 - 08.2020
No Degree - World Evangelism And Education
Mid-America Christian University
High School Diploma -
Putnam City West