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Benjamin Hoffman

Selah,WA

Summary

Sociable person capable of ensuring peak performance during high stress and fast-paced situations. Experienced in maintaining drive and work ethic during periods of lighter workload/business. Well-versed in creative problem solving while still keeping work guidelines and regulations at the heart of the solution, promoting legality and professionalism. Highly adept at working as part of a team or group. Flexible, able to switch between multiple work roles and adapting to the job at hand.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender/Cook

White Pass Ski Area
White Pass, WA
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
  • Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
  • Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
  • Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
  • Followed safety protocols while handling sharp tools or dangerous chemicals.
  • Prepared and served food in accordance with Washington State food safety laws.

Cashier/Reefer

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
Selah, WA
12.2023 - 10.2024
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
  • Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.

Park Aide

Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission
Electric City, WA
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collected park entrance fees, issued permits and accounted for money collected, maintained beach, campground and nature trails, mowed lawns and trimmed weeds to keep park attractive.
  • Conducted park improvement projects such as painting and made minor repairs to restroom fixtures, displays, furniture, picnic tables and benches.
  • Contributed to reforestation initiatives by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
  • Gathered, summarized and posted information on recreational forest use and trail conditions to promote safety of visitors and health of forest.
  • Coordinated with volunteers and community groups to maintain trails and recreation sites.

Hunting Guide

Cooke Canyon Hunt Club
Ellensburg, WA
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Maintained a clean and healthy environment for hunters as well as all dogs and birds involved.
  • Facilitated acquisition and setting of birds prior to hunts.
  • Greeted and assisted customers with booking reservations and answering additional questions, both in person and over phone.
  • Displayed strong public speaking skills and communication abilities to facilitate highest quality hunts for guests.
  • Answered questions, pointed out overlooked features and offered further details about special area landmarks to clients.

Server

Overlake Golf and Country Club
Seattle, WA
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
  • Relayed orders and special requests to cooks.

Weather Forecaster

USAF
St Louis, MO
10.2013 - 10.2019
  • Used computer modeling applications to help make long- and short-range weather predictions.
  • Provided customers with weather reports and forecasts and compiled summaries and reviews.
  • Coded weather reports for transmission over international networks.
  • Analyzed historical climate information such as precipitation or temperature records to help predict future weather or climate trends.
  • Analyzed and recorded data from worldwide satellites, weather stations, radars and remote sensors.
  • Performed ongoing evaluation and assessment of risk factors in change plan integration to apprise steering committee of findings and remedial recommendations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Selah High School
Selah, WA

Skills

  • Price memorization
  • Quality control
  • Service prioritization
  • Relationship management
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Working collaboratively
  • Regulatory compliance

References

  • Carson Petrea - (509) 952-0042
  • Robert Cousins - (509) 910-4984
  • Joseph Miller - (217) 320-2115

Timeline

Bartender/Cook

White Pass Ski Area
11.2024 - 04.2025

Cashier/Reefer

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
12.2023 - 10.2024

Park Aide

Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission
05.2023 - 10.2023

Hunting Guide

Cooke Canyon Hunt Club
08.2022 - 11.2022

Server

Overlake Golf and Country Club
01.2020 - 04.2020

Weather Forecaster

USAF
10.2013 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

Selah High School
Benjamin Hoffman