Blue Eddingtion-Devola
Grand Rapids
Summary
Results-driven supervisor with extensive experience in managing operations and enhancing efficiency. Skilled in leading multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on process improvements, safety initiatives, and quality control. Acknowledged for effective collaboration with upper management to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Acsend Cannabis Provisions
05.2024 - Current
- Led staff training on product knowledge and customer service best practices to enhance team capabilities.
- Supervised staff to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed daily operations of dispensary, ensuring adherence to regulations and operational standards.
- Oversaw inventory management and coordinated product ordering processes.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for all transactions and inventory levels.
- Addressed customer inquiries and concerns to uphold high satisfaction levels and foster loyalty.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on their individual needs and preferences.
Curbside Shopper
Meijer
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Expedited order processing by efficiently locating and gathering requested products from store shelves to enhance customer experience.
- Maximized the quality of perishable items selected by carefully inspecting produce and refrigerated goods before placing them in customers' orders.
- Maintained accurate records of completed orders and documented special requests or adjustments to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Monitored and recorded product substitutions made during order fulfillment. and informed customers of changes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless communication and coordination of curbside orders.
- Performed effectively in a self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
Assistant Martial Arts Instructor
PKSA Karate Corporate
01.2014 - 08.2021
- Assisted with sparring and contact exercises to pair students of similar rank, size, and age.
- Provided feedback and corrections to improve students' skills and techniques.
- Evaluated student performance to determine promotion in rank.
- Provided support to lead instructor in organizing belt tests, enabling timely advancement for students.
- Coordinated special events, such as guest seminars and competitions, to enhance student engagement and learning opportunities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas and resources to enhance student experience and success.
- Oversaw dojo operations, managing finances and scheduling activities to ensure smooth daily operations. by overseeing finances, scheduling and maintaining equipment.
- Contributed to increased enrollment rates by assisting in marketing efforts and community outreach programs.
- Provided consistent communication with parents regarding their child''s progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Waitress
Atria Kinghaven
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously using strong multitasking skills, ensuring high attention to detail in service.
- Reset and cleaned tables promptly after customers left, facilitating quick turnover and improved guest flow.
- Maintained extensive menu knowledge to answer questions on item sourcing, ingredients, and cooking methods, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations by maintaining cleanliness of work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sustainability-Focus in Food Systems
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04-2024
High School Diploma -
Huron High School
New Boston, MI06-2020
Skills
- Point of Sale systems
- Inventory management
- Order processing
- Compliance oversight
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership
- Staff mentoring
- Customer service excellence
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability to change
Accomplishments
●Vice President of the Beekeepers Club
●Financial Officer of Student
Environmental Coalition Club
●Awarded GVSU Sustainability
Champion group project
●Professional Development: Shadowed
Rowan Brady, AICP from
Beckett&Raeder, Inc.
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler
Volunteer work
- 100+ hours volunteered at agriculture project
Projects
- Capstone Project: Kent County Food
Council Grant Proposal, A group
project dedicated to describing the background of Kent County food
polices and offering solutions.
- Sustainable Agriculture Project. I spent
a semester growing food on an organic
small scale farm for GVSU farm, the
sustainable agriculture project.
- GIS Data Review Correlation between
nutrient runoff, rising temperatures
and harmful algae blooms in eastern
Lake Erie; Using GIS technology to
indicate the corelation between rising
algae blooms cases and temperature
and runoff.
- Mycelium goggle website, A research
project and project proposal for the
farm on the GVSU campus.
- Food Insecurity among college
students, A research proposal
dedicated to understanding the
emotional and physical strain food in-
service causes college students and
offering solutions for GVSU facing food
insecurity.
- Analyzing The North Face company
sustainability practices, A research
project dedicated to understanding if
the company The North Face is
practicing sustainable practices.
- Pittsburgh CSA data, Using Census
Bureau Data to analyze the population
of Pittsburgh to understand the urban
planning and development of the city.
Timeline
Supervisor
Acsend Cannabis Provisions
05.2024 - Current
Curbside Shopper
Meijer
03.2022 - 03.2024
Waitress
Atria Kinghaven
06.2019 - 08.2019
Assistant Martial Arts Instructor
PKSA Karate Corporate
01.2014 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sustainability-Focus in Food Systems
Grand Valley State University
High School Diploma -
Huron High School