Dean Valente

Deli & Kitchen Associate (Closing Shift), Local Deli/Grocery Store 342,

Smithtown, NY

Dec 2021 — Present

• Assists customers at the deli counter: places orders, slice/package items, and ensure accurate, friendly service.

• Prepares hot-bar foods; monitors cook times/temperatures and maintains

product quality.

• Stocks, refreshes, and maintains the hot bar throughout the shift; rotates product and minimizes waste.

• Performs nightly closing duties (typically 8–9 PM): dissembles/cleans hot bar, sanitizes work areas, and disposes of waste per store procedures.

• Follows food-safety and hygiene standards (glove use, hand washing, cross-contamination prevention) and keeps stations organized.

• Responds positively to cover shifts

UPS Seasonal Driver Helper / Package Delivery Support, UPS

(Seasonal), Suffolk County, Long Island, NY

Nov 2025 — Dec 2025

• Supported daily package delivery operations during peak season, assisted drivers with loading, navigation, and doorstep deliveries across assigned routes.

• Handled heavy packages and high daily volume while maintaining pace and accuracy throughout 10 AM–9 PM shifts.

• Communicated availability and schedule updates with supervisor/manager; responded to last-minute coverage requests.

• Followed safety procedures for lifting, carrying, and working in residential neighborhoods; maintained professional customer interactions.

Ice Hockey Camp Counselor (Seasonal), Ice Hockey Camp, Long Island,

NY

Jun 2019 — Aug 2022

• Supervised campers and supported coaches during an 8-week summer program (Mon–Fri); ensured a safe, positive environment on and off the ice.

• Led warm-ups, drills, and skill-development stations for younger players; reinforced fundamentals and sportsmanship.

• Organized Friday “game day” by building Blue/Yellow teams based on skill

level and age group to keep competition fair and engaging.

• Communicated rules and expectations clearly; managed transitions

between activities and maintained structure throughout the day.

• Supported equipment and locker-room organization and assisted with

end-of-day cleanup as needed.