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Education
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Brooke Grant

Gulfport,MS

Summary

Hardworking and reliable produce associate with strong ability in stocking store floor. Offering good time managment and friendly customer service. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Produce Sales Associate

Food Lion
Virginia Beach , VA
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • Lifted heavy boxes of produce when required during stocking activities.
  • Followed established sanitation guidelines when handling food items according to local health codes.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Assisted customers in locating requested items, providing product knowledge and making suggestions when appropriate.
  • Stocked, rotated and faced products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Examined grocery products to immediately remove from stock expired or spoiled items, adhering to "first in, first out" rule.
  • Rotated stock to maintain freshness.
  • Restocked shelves with new merchandise as it arrived in the storeroom.

Produce Associate

Hannaford Supermarket
Ellsworth , Maine
07.2013 - 11.2015
  • Organized and stocked shelves with fresh fruits and vegetables while rotating older items to the front of displays.
  • Answered shopper questions regarding shelf life and appropriate produce storage.
  • Opened boxes and stocked products in appropriate sections.
  • Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
  • Lifted heavy boxes of produce when required during stocking activities.
  • Inventoried stock on a regular basis to ensure adequate supply levels at all times.
  • Built displays and arranged department products to create attractive presentations, highlighting featured and seasonal items.
  • Inspected products for quality assurance, removing any damaged or spoiled items from inventory.
  • Placed new produce orders based on expected demand.
  • Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
  • Greeted customers and offered to help locate produce items.
  • Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
  • Stocked, rotated and faced products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
  • Reviewed tags on product shelves and made requested pricing changes.
  • Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
  • Operated cash register accurately to process customer transactions quickly and efficiently.

Hostess- Busser- Waitress

Chester Pikes Restaurant
Sullivan , ME
05.2011 - 11.2014
  • Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
  • Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
  • Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
  • Monitored dining room activity to ensure all guests were receiving optimal service.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
  • Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
  • Balanced cash register at end of shift according to established procedures.
  • Restocked condiments, silverware, napkins, tablecloths. as needed.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
  • Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
  • Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.

Education

Cosmetology

Empire Beauty School
Bangor, ME
11-2015

High School Diploma -

Mt Desert Island High School
Mount Desert, ME
06-2014

Skills

  • Waste Reduction
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Display Maintenance
  • Opening and Closing Duties
  • Cash Handling
  • Store Organization
  • Customer Assistance
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Organization
  • Friendly and Helpful

Certification

  • Cosmetology License

Timeline

Produce Sales Associate

Food Lion
05.2016 - 06.2017

Produce Associate

Hannaford Supermarket
07.2013 - 11.2015

Hostess- Busser- Waitress

Chester Pikes Restaurant
05.2011 - 11.2014

Cosmetology

Empire Beauty School

High School Diploma -

Mt Desert Island High School
Brooke Grant