Hi, I’m
Byron Begay
Cortez,CO
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at Safeway as a Meat Cutter, excelling in knife handling and customer service. Proven ability to maintain high sanitation standards while optimizing meat preparation processes. Recognized for enhancing product visibility and driving sales through effective merchandising strategies at PepsiCo.
Overview
2013
years of professional experience
Work History
Safeway
Meat Cutter
Job overview
- Operated various cutting tools to prepare meat products for display and sale.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in meat preparation areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Assisted customers with product selection, providing information on cuts and preparation techniques.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring stock replenishment of meat products for optimal availability.
Wood’s Enterprise LTD
Maintenance Crew Member
2002 - 09.2012
Job overview
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards.
- Assisted in repairs and upkeep of equipment, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment with a focus on safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to complete maintenance tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and notifying supervisors of shortages.
- Implemented cleaning procedures to maintain a safe and tidy work environment.
- Transported materials to and from designated storage and production locations.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Assisted with emergency repairs during off-hours ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets
- Replaced defective components
Woody’s Enterprise LTD
Cashier Helper
2002 - 2012 (10 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Oversaw cash register operations, maintaining balanced drawers after each shift.
- Resolved customer concerns swiftly to ensure satisfaction.
- Facilitated inventory management by restocking shelves.
PepsiCo
Merchandiser
2011 - 2015 (4 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Executed product placement strategies to enhance visibility and drive sales.
- Analyzed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability on shelves.
- Collaborated with sales teams to align merchandising efforts with marketing campaigns.
- Adapted product displays based on competitor activity.
- Implemented merchandising solutions to improve store organization.
- Implemented promotional displays, improving customer engagement and increasing foot traffic.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Addressed customer questions concerning product availability, department insights, and price details.
- Collaborated with store management to develop promotional plans and execute timely merchandise resets.
Education
Whitehorse High SchoolMontezuma Creek, UT
No Degree
Skills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Waste reduction
- Meat preparation
- Temperature monitoring
- Product weighing
- Meat packaging
- Band saw
- Boning
- Meat wrapping
- Sanitary standards
- Retail cuts
- Meat identification
- Precision cutting
- Knife sharpening
- Customer service abilities
- Forklift operation
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Merchandise display
- Teamwork
- Product labeling
- Merchandising techniques
- Planogram execution
- Pallet jack use
- Barcode scanning
- Willing to learn
- Friendly and personable
- Customer relationships
- Shelf stocking
- Money handling
- Merchandise rotation
- Order receiving
- Display assembly
- Warehouse equipment operation
- Proficient with planograms and schematics
- Quick learner
- Dependable and reliable
Languages
Navajo
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Safeway
Maintenance Crew Member
Wood’s Enterprise LTD
2002 - 09.2012
Cashier Helper
Woody’s Enterprise LTD
2002 - 2012 (10 education.years_Label)
Merchandiser
PepsiCo
2011 - 2015 (4 education.years_Label)
Whitehorse High School
No Degree