Austin Wells
Newport News,VA
Summary
Limited experience accurately and efficiently grading and sorting unprocessed food and agricultural products. Certified by USDA with experience grading unprocessed livestock, fruits, vegetables, and fish. Experienced Produce Specialist with background in quality control, inventory management, and training staff. Strong emphasis on customer service and fostering positive relationships with vendors. Demonstrated success in improving operational efficiency and reducing waste. Committed to maintaining high standards of freshness, cleanliness, and organization within produce departments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Produce Specialist
Dean and Dons Farmers Market
Newport News , VA
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Participated in and completed training on properly and safely operating new equipment.
- Identified potential food safety issues during inspections and reported them immediately.
- Managed inventory levels of produce items to ensure product availability and freshness.
- Maintained store cleanliness by sweeping floors and wiping down shelves daily.
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality assurance
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodside High School
Newport News 06-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Randolph Macon (Trustee Award scholarship)
Ashland, VA Skills
- Nutritional awareness
- Stock rotation
- Merchandising techniques
- Product knowledge expertise
- Produce handling
- Product promotion
Affiliations
- Played baseball at Randolph Macon for two years
- Recent transfer from RMC
- Enjoy dealing with people
- Enjoy a good work environment
Accomplishments
- Trustees award scholarship (Randolph Macon College)
- Played baseball at RMC for two years.
- Advanced Diploma Student
- Athletic Leadership Team
- Athletes in Action
- 2 years Varsity Volleyball
- 4 years of Varsity Baseball
- 3.69 GPA.
Timeline
Produce Specialist
Dean and Dons Farmers Market
05.2024 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Woodside High School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Randolph Macon (Trustee Award scholarship)