Blaine Hurst
Anna,TX
Summary
Motivated salesman with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and able to anticipate customer needs in order to facilitate enjoyable experiences. Strong work ethic with willingness to take initiative.
Diligent Contractor's Assistant with 4 years of experience assisting in home remodeling and building projects, including carpentry, roofing, masonry and tile work. Reliable and punctual individual commended for assisting in completion of over 90 projects. In-depth knowledge of job-related tools and construction and remodeling techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Chili's Bar And Grill - Brinker International
McKinney, TX
12.2020 - Current
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Increased sales by upselling high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks.
- Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
- Asked customers for feedback, solved problems and filled drinks throughout meal.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Contractor
T&S Services
Anna, TX
12.2019 - Current
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
- Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
- Evaluated trends to understand competitive environments and assess current strategies.
- Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Monitored supply levels and identified cost-effective materials to reduce project expenses.
- Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps and electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
- Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
- Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
Shelf Stocker
Southern Glaciers
Austin, TX
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Operated forklifts, and manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 80 pounds.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to provide data for use in audits and completion of order request.
- Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Assisted in development of trainees, providing instruction and support to optimize readiness.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
Salesman
Twin Liquors
New Braunfels, TX
03.2014 - 09.2016
- Welcomed customers and offered immediate assistance in line with business policies, prioritizing helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items using product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
- Achieved personal sales goals with great upselling and cross-selling abilities.
- Assisted customers with signing up for store loyalty programs and provided details about key benefits.
- Answered telephone calls to offer information and promote business products.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Managed return processes for diverse customers.
- Documented orders in computer system with general conditions and special customer requirements.
- Finalized sales by completing payments and required paperwork.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gorman Learning Center
Redlands, CA05.2013
Skills
- Warm and Friendly
- Customer Service and Rapport
- Covid Symptom Screening
- Transactions and Cash Handling
- Project estimation and bidding
- Safety knowledge
- Subcontractor oversight
- Sales and marketing strategies
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Wine service
- Item promotion
Timeline
Server
Chili's Bar And Grill - Brinker International
12.2020 - Current
Contractor
T&S Services
12.2019 - Current
Shelf Stocker
Southern Glaciers
01.2017 - 02.2018
Salesman
Twin Liquors
03.2014 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Gorman Learning Center