Blake Schwartz
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Experienced and dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and a collaborative mindset. Exceptional skills in inventory management and product packaging, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Recognized for punctuality and unwavering focus, maintaining high productivity in fast-paced environments. Capable of handling heavy lifting up to 100 pounds, contributing to smooth warehouse operations. Skilled team member in equipment operation, task prioritization, and meeting goals through efficient work. Strong understanding of OSHA standards and safety guidelines, ensuring a safe working environment. Known for precision, attention to detail, and consistently meeting deadline-oriented tasks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager, Produce Department
Kroger
02.2022 - 02.2024
- As the Produce Assistant Manager, my responsibilities included overseeing the day-to-day operations of the produce department, ensuring the quality and freshness of all produce items, and maintaining proper display and pricing
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
- I was responsible for managing inventory and monitoring stock levels to minimize waste and maximize profitability
- I also led a team of produce associates, providing guidance and training
- Additionally, I addressed customer inquiries and concerns and collaborated with the store manager to achieve departmental goals and targets.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
Supervisor
Chick-fil-A Restaurants
01.2021 - 01.2022
- As a dedicated BOH Supervisor at Chick-fil-A, I played a pivotal role in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, and leading a team to maintain the highest standards of quality and efficiency
- My responsibilities included:
- Kitchen Operations Leadership: Managed daily kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and assembly of menu items
- Consistently upheld the highest food safety and quality standards
- Team Management: Trained, and mentored BOH team members, cultivating a skilled and motivated workforce
- Developed staff schedules and effectively managed labor resources
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance: Upheld food safety and sanitation practices, maintaining a spotless and safe kitchen environment
- Monitored food quality and consistency, taking immediate corrective actions when necessary
- Inventory Control: Effectively managed inventory levels, monitored product usage, and placed orders to ensure optimal stock for kitchen operations
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and control food costs
- Workflow Efficiency: Streamlined kitchen workflow, ensuring timely preparation and delivery of orders for exceptional customer service
- Collaborated seamlessly with Front-of-House staff to maintain operational fluidity
- Compliance and Regulations: Ensured full compliance with Chick-fil-A's operational policies, procedures, and health regulations
- Conducted regular safety inspections and promptly addressed any compliance issues
- Equipment Maintenance: Oversaw the maintenance and repair of kitchen equipment, guaranteeing operational efficiency
- Problem Solving: Addressed and resolved any challenges or issues that emerged within the BOH, whether related to food preparation, Worker relations, staff performance, or operational efficiency
- Continuous Improvement: Actively sought opportunities to enhance BOH operations and implemented new strategies and processes to improve productivity and performance
- This experience equipped me with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, enabling me to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment while delivering top-quality food and service
- My dedication and commitment to excellence were key to ensuring the success of Chick-fil-A's kitchen operations.
Warehouse Associate
Rocky Mountain Bottled Water
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 80 pounds.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Operated various types of equipment such as pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Cashier
Bahama Buck's
01.2019 - 01.2020
Education
Associate in General Studies - Radiology Technologist
Pike Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO04.2026
High school diploma -
Arapahoe High School
Littleton, CO12.2022
Skills
- Equipment Repair
- Packaging and Labeling
- Self-Motivated and Disciplined
- Heavy Lifting
- Warehouse Safety
- Pallet Jack Handling
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Order Fulfillment
- Money Handling
- Customer Relations
- Team motivation
- Product and service knowledge
- Workload Management
- Sales Strategies
- Customer service (3 years)
- Sales (2 year)
- Team Management
- Inventory Control
- Merchandising
- Cash register
- Leadership
- Assistant Manager Experience
Timeline
Assistant Manager, Produce Department
Kroger
02.2022 - 02.2024
Supervisor
Chick-fil-A Restaurants
01.2021 - 01.2022
Cashier
Bahama Buck's
01.2019 - 01.2020
Warehouse Associate
Rocky Mountain Bottled Water
01.2018 - 01.2020
Associate in General Studies - Radiology Technologist
Pike Peak State College
High school diploma -
Arapahoe High School
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