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Clifford Allen

Clifford Allen

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, linear thinking skills, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate/Pizza Maker/Fry Cook

Yesway
08.2024 - Current
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Helped customers locate products.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Worked extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Received verbal instructions to properly prepare and cook food.
  • Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as deep-fat fryers and ovens.
  • Provided excellent customer service by taking orders, answering questions and responding to customer complaints.
  • Monitored food temperatures to meet quality and safety standards.
  • Maintained spotless and tidy dining area by throwing away food wrappers on tables, emptying trash receptacles, and cleaning floors during slow periods.
  • Learned new menu offerings and options easily to assist customers with selecting items.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Reduced customer waiting by batch cooking popular items during rush times.
  • Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
  • Wiped down counters clean cloths.
  • Handled cash register operations by giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
  • Maintained pizza-making and kitchen equipment to keep items in good working condition and kitchen operating smoothly.

Paint Prepper

Stellar
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Prepared vehicles for paint application by taping and masking different areas.
  • Removed grease, dirt and rust from surfaces of vehicles prior to painting.
  • Filled small tents and scratches with sanding equipment.
  • Held or positioned air guns to direct spray onto articles.

Sales Associate/Fry Cook

Yesway
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Helped customers locate products.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Worked extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Received verbal instructions to properly prepare and cook food.
  • Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as deep-fat fryers and ovens.
  • Provided excellent customer service by taking orders, answering questions and responding to customer complaints.
  • Monitored food temperatures to meet quality and safety standards.
  • Maintained spotless and tidy dining area by throwing away food wrappers on tables, emptying trash receptacles, and cleaning floors during slow periods.
  • Learned new menu offerings and options easily to assist customers with selecting items.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Reduced customer waiting by batch cooking popular items during rush times.

Janitorial Worker

West Hancock School District
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Removed spots from glass doors, mirrors and windows by spraying cleaner and wiping.
  • Dusted surfaces, ledges, and fixtures.
  • Swept hard surface floors using broom or push broom dust mop.
  • Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
  • Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
  • Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.

Dishwasher/Janitorial

The Country
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or similar items used often by kitchen staff.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout the restaurant.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures.
  • Sorted and rinsed dirty dishes, glasses and utensils prior to washing.

Education

High School Diploma -

Homeschool
Estacada, OR
06-2023

Skills

  • Task prioritization
  • Linear thinking
  • Flexible schedule
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Inventory control
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Listening skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Store closing
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Sales Associate/Pizza Maker/Fry Cook

Yesway
08.2024 - Current

Paint Prepper

Stellar
06.2024 - 08.2024

Sales Associate/Fry Cook

Yesway
03.2024 - 06.2024

Janitorial Worker

West Hancock School District
10.2023 - 03.2024

Dishwasher/Janitorial

The Country
05.2023 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Homeschool