Daniel A Hartsock
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Seasoned Butcher with 24 years of experience applying culinary expertise to deliver quality products. Knowledgeable about and skilled at adhering to regulations while cultivating safe conditions. Dedicated to top-of-the-line customer service and products.
Customer service specialist, offering proven history of superior customer service and excellent product knowledge. Well-versed in inspecting product and educating customers to foster quality assurance and customer satisfaction. Bringing 24 years of dedication to precision, reliability and accuracy.
Experienced team leader 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.
Reliable team leader willing to work long hours and all shifts. Responsible and knowledgeable individual with knack for cutting and wrapping fresh meat of multiple varieties. In-depth knowledge of butcher's cutlery and powered equipment, including electric grinders and band saws.
Attentive and enthusiastic Meat Department Manager with background in training, team leadership and schedule coordination. Knowledgeable about retail operations and all areas of meat department, including proper equipment use, cleaning standards and maintaining food safety.
Knowledgeable about and skilled at adhering to regulations while cultivating safe conditions. Dedicated to top-of-the-line customer service and products.
Driven professional with excellent customer service, leadership and sales abilities. Extensive experience in retail environments and well-versed in problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat, Meat, and Seafood Manager
New Leaf Community Markets - Westside
12.1998 - Current
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
- Conducted Timeframe inventories of stock and documented losses using Software.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- 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.
- Assisted Number customers daily by taking and filling special orders and making product suggestions.
- Increased efficiency and decreased waste by Number% by updating and streamlining processing procedures for daily orders.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Used Software to document quantity of meat received and sold to keep proper records of meat sales.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace and tie roasts.
- Sharpened and adjusted cutting equipment through Action and Action.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Created appealing daily meat displays to increase Product sales by Number%.
- Educated Number staff members on specialty meat cuts, food handling methods and sanitation guidelines.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock and removed expired items from supply.
- Motivated employees to success and pointed out areas of improvement, which bolstered efficiency rates by Number%.
- Passed Number inspections by closely adhering to safety and cleanliness standards and company processes.
Site Manager Water Technician, Still Mechanic
H2O4Uyourwaterstore
04.1993 - 10.1998
- Managed inventory through computerized inventory control system.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness and residual levels.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Inspected equipment or monitored operating conditions, meters and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Feed and Grain Supply Pet Store
Jakes Feed And Pet Supply
01.1989 - 03.1994
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Education
Forestry Horticulture - Sustainable Forestry, Indigenous Horticulture
Santa Cruz County ROP
Capitola, CA05.1997
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Studies Sustainable Economics
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA06.1996
Skills
- Employee Development
- Cutting Meat
- Profit and Loss
- Customer Experience
- Cleanliness Standards
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Proper Food Handling
- Schedule Coordination
- Inventory Control Processes
- Shipment Processing
- Replenishment Coordination
- Staff Coaching and Training
Accomplishments
- Acknowledged for extraordinary service by supervisors and clients.
Certification
Conflict resolution , management training, food safe, certified, sexual-harassment training, and certification, smart, you, team building and motivational leadership
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The bitterness of poor quality lingers longer, and the sweetness of a good price thats forgotten
Unknown
Timeline
Meat, Meat, and Seafood Manager
New Leaf Community Markets - Westside
12.1998 - Current
Site Manager Water Technician, Still Mechanic
H2O4Uyourwaterstore
04.1993 - 10.1998
Feed and Grain Supply Pet Store
Jakes Feed And Pet Supply
01.1989 - 03.1994
Forestry Horticulture - Sustainable Forestry, Indigenous Horticulture
Santa Cruz County ROP
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Studies Sustainable Economics
Foothill College
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