Connor Furan
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Adept at leading teams and enhancing operational efficiency, my tenure at Wegmans showcased my ability to ensure food safety compliance and foster team collaboration. Leveraging skills in customer service and knife handling, I've driven success by pushing myself to be better and push for a culture of safety and excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Clerk
Wegmans
Williamsville, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with other staff members to ensure efficient operation of the store operations during peak hours of business activity.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with customers and coworkers.
- Ensured compliance with all local health department regulations regarding food preparation and storage procedures.
- Assessed customer needs, evaluated food allergies and suggested additional menu items as appropriate.
- Provided customers with fresh product and correct portion size to minimize shrink.
- Followed safety procedures when handling sharp objects such as knives or slicers.
Army Enlisted
New York National Guard
Buffalo , NY
07.2023 - Current
- Provided mentorship and leadership opportunities for young people.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions with top leadership.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to weapons management.
- Collaborated with management teams to implement effective strategies for minimizing risk exposure in the workplace.
- Maintained security in restricted areas.
- Developed and implemented system security policies.
Kitchen Staff Member
Johnnys Pizzeria
Buffalo , NY
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted in training new employees on proper food preparation techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Mitigated risk of kitchen safety incidents by maintaining clean and orderly environment.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stock room and production floor.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Informed customers about product pricing and answered questions regarding products and services available in the store.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cleveland Hill High School
Cheektowaga, NY06-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Auto Technician Training
Bocces
Cheektowaga, NYSkills
- Customer service
- Food safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Cash handling
- Employee training
- Attention to detail
- Leadership experience
- Time management
- Grilling and frying
- Supply restocking
- Health code compliance
- Ingredient knowledge
- Knife handling skills
- Temperature monitoring
- Sanitation and safety
- Kitchen station rotation
- Recipe-based cooking
- Safe food handling
- Allergy awareness
- Portion control
- Organization and cleanliness
- Equipment organization
- Inventory oversight
- Trash removal
- Safe chemical handling
- Brake inspection
- Electrical systems
- Vehicle inspection
- Parts ordering
- Problem solving
- Risk assessment
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Tire services
- Strong work ethic
- Customer relations
- Diagnostic
- Heavy lifting
- Able to lift 100-200 lbs
- Refurbishing skills
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Valid Driver's license
- Flexible schedule
- Oil change services
- Replacing parts
- Scheduled services
- Brake system repair
- Drivetrain and axle installation
- Electrical
- Hand and power tools
- Changing tires
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Deli Clerk
Wegmans
07.2023 - Current
Army Enlisted
New York National Guard
07.2023 - Current
Kitchen Staff Member
Johnnys Pizzeria
03.2021 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Cleveland Hill High School
Some College (No Degree) - Auto Technician Training
Bocces