Darryl Pettaway
Portland,OR
Summary
Friendly and reliable with a robust background at Safeway, excelling in roles such as Cashier, Food Clerk, and Night Crew Foreman. Demonstrated expertise in customer service and cash handling, achieving high accuracy levels. Known for outstanding work ethic, integrity, and the ability to significantly enhance customer satisfaction. Responsible Cashier proficient in handling money, restocking merchandise and helping customers locate products. History of keeping work areas clean, neat and professionally arranged. Good listening skills combined with attentive and detail-oriented nature.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier, Food Clerk and Night Crew Foreman
Safeway
05.2002 - 12.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
- Stocked shelves and rotated inventory regularly for optimal product freshness and quality.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Operated cash register to accurately process and record customer payments.
Mail Handler
Ad-mail Inc.
Sep1995 - Jul2002
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to facilitate efficient mail handling processes.
- Ensured timely delivery of mail by loading and unloading trucks, as well as transporting sorted mail to appropriate areas within the facility.
- Labeled, weighed and processed mail and packages for efficient distribution.
- Improved mail processing efficiency by sorting and organizing incoming and outgoing mail accurately and promptly.
- Demonstrated versatility by adapting to a variety of different mail handling situations, such as working with oversized packages or managing high volumes during peak periods.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow Mail Handlers to streamline workflows and improve overall productivity levels.
- Minimized errors in mail distribution, carefully examining labels and barcodes to ensure accurate routing.
Embossing Operator
US Bank
Jun1984 - Sep1994
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
Education
No Degree - Sociology And History
PCC Sylvania Campus
Portland, ORSkills
- Customer Service
- Customer Assistance
- Work Ethic and Integrity
- Patience and Empathy
- Cash Handling
- Time management skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Order Taking
- Professionalism and Courtesy
- Product Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Trained and mentored numerous employees.
Timeline
Cashier, Food Clerk and Night Crew Foreman
Safeway
05.2002 - 12.2019
Mail Handler
Ad-mail Inc.
Sep1995 - Jul2002
Embossing Operator
US Bank
Jun1984 - Sep1994
No Degree - Sociology And History
PCC Sylvania Campus