Blake Monson
Alpena,MI
Summary
Motivated Service Worker with exceptional social skills, communication abilities and customer service background. Dedicated to following health and safety guidelines and handling food items properly. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sandwich Artisan
Mancino's Pizzeria And Restaurant
06.2023 - Current
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Prepared and presented food in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
- Prepared and served hot and cold sandwiches based on customer preferences.
- Upheld high standards of customer service at all times to enhance client loyalty and satisfaction.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Executed sandwich artistry duties with very low occurrence of errors.
- Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information.
- Restocked and rotated stock in display case to mitigate stock loss.
- Monitored inventory and requisitioned low-stock items.
- Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice, and trim food.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
Sales Associate
Dollar General
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alpena High School
Alpena, MI05.2023
Skills
- Food Packaging and Labeling
- Ingredient and Food Preparation
- Special Orders and Dietary Restrictions
- Cash Drawer Reconciliation
- Station Preparation
- Effective Multitasking
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Stocking and Receiving
- Goal-Driven
- Positive Customer Engagement
- Productivity Maximization
- Product and Service Sales
- Team Cooperation
- Exceeding Customer Expectations
- Retail Sales
- Flexible Hours
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Timeline
Sandwich Artisan
Mancino's Pizzeria And Restaurant
06.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Dollar General
12.2021 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Alpena High School
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