Chris Eastwood
Alachua,FL
Summary
Experienced Manager adept at completing projects with confidence and skill. History of performing well under pressure and accomplishing successive assignments with high accuracy. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adapts well to changing situations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Meat Cutter
Wards Supermarket
03.2024 - Current
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Greeted Customers at full service case, provided customers with special cuts if not already available.
Meat Cutter, Sausage Maker
Sweet Meat Butcher Shop
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Disassembled and properly cleaned meat-cutting machines, avoiding contamination.
Meat Cutter
Publix
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Operate specialized machinery and prepare meat and for daily sales
- Connect with customers and fulfill special orders, resulting in established relationships and customer loyalty
- Responsible for packaging, weighing, and pricing all merchandise, and maintenance of display cases.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
Assistant Meat Manager
Lucky's Market
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Use of Microsoft Office to maintain inventory and create invoices
- Schedule shifts and oversee daily duties of fellow staff
- Establish and maintain lasting relationships with customers.
- Trained meat department employees and supervised product placement, rotation, signage and display activities to foster positive customer experience.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
Meat & Seafood Manager
The Fresh Market
10.2011 - 02.2017
- Travel to and assist with store openings and training seafood specialists
- Responsible for orders and controlling inventory maintenance
- Supervision of department and employees, and maintenance of display case
- Consult with sales managers to assess goals and strategies to increase sales.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
Lawn Care Specialist
TruGreen
11.2008 - 07.2011
- Drive service truck on daily route to treat residential and commercial lawns
- Coordinate with team members to strategically plan efficient and productive daily routes
- Consult with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Applied fertilizer and other nutrients to lawns to promote healthy growth.
Seafood Assistant Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
07.2000 - 10.2008
- Responsible for orders, maintaining inventory, and processing invoices
- Supervision of department and training of employees
- Consistently provide exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote company brand.
Telephone Survey Agent
Temp Service
05.1995 - 10.1995
- Gathered data and insights from participants during telephone interviews.
- Documented records of call information.
- Administered phone interviews to survey participants.
- Provided quality customer service to earn satisfaction ratings of 75%.
- Followed call center protocols when notifying participants of call purpose and use of information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Appleton West High School
Appleton, Wisconsin05.1994
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WISkills
- Uncompromising work ethic
- Exceptional mathematical and subsidizing skills
- Strong multi-tasking abilities
- Extremely detail-oriented
- Effective time management
- Provides exceptional customer service
- Friendly and down to earth
- Quick study & interested in learning new skills
- Customer Retention
- Customer Engagement
Accomplishments
A Florida licensed life insurance agent.
Hobbies and Interests
- Music/collecting vinyl records
- Community involvement
- Bird watching/feeding/habitats
- Cooking
References Available
References Available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Meat Cutter
Wards Supermarket
03.2024 - Current
Meat Cutter, Sausage Maker
Sweet Meat Butcher Shop
09.2023 - 12.2023
Meat Cutter
Publix
01.2020 - 09.2023
Assistant Meat Manager
Lucky's Market
02.2017 - 01.2020
Meat & Seafood Manager
The Fresh Market
10.2011 - 02.2017
Lawn Care Specialist
TruGreen
11.2008 - 07.2011
Seafood Assistant Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
07.2000 - 10.2008
Telephone Survey Agent
Temp Service
05.1995 - 10.1995
High School Diploma -
Appleton West High School
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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