Deric Rust
Georgetown,DE
Summary
Dependable retail sales professional with experience in dynamic, high-performance environments. Skilled in processing transactions, handling cash, and arranging merchandise. Maintains high-level customer satisfaction by smoothly resolving customer requests, needs and problems. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time or part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Code Enforcement Officer
GEORGETOWN
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Inspected construction sites regularly for adherence to approved plans and compliance with applicable codes
- Coordinated with other agencies such as fire department, police department, as necessary
- Maintained accurate records of all inspection activities and documented any violations found in the course of duty
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to determine trends in code violation activity within assigned area
- Participated in public hearings related to proposed changes in local codes or ordinances
- Resolved conflicts between parties involved in code enforcement cases through mediation and negotiation techniques
- Performed property inspections for a variety of issues, including zoning, building, environmental health, and nuisance conditions
- Developed strong knowledge of relevant codes and regulations to ensure compliance with local ordinances
- Identified areas where additional education is needed on existing codes or regulations
- Enforced laws, rules, regulations pertaining to land use, zoning, housing standards, sanitation and public nuisances
- Attended training sessions related to new developments in code enforcement practices
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with residents regarding code enforcement matters
- Conducted detailed investigations into code violations and reported findings to appropriate authorities
- Collaborated effectively with other departments to identify potential code violations and develop strategies for resolution
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing inspection findings and recommended corrective actions
- Responded promptly to citizen complaints regarding possible code violations or safety concerns
- Provided technical assistance to citizens on various aspects of local codes and ordinances as needed
- Investigated complaints related to illegal dumping or hazardous waste disposal incidents
- Inspected buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate and non-functional fire exits
- Identified corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners and representatives
- Coordinated efforts with other organizations, such as law enforcement agencies
- Photographed damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings.
Server
GROTTO PIZZA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs and responding promptly to requests
- Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from first interaction
- Demonstrated ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Prioritized multiple tasks in dynamic environment and stayed calm and composed
- Used good communication skills to reduce guest dissatisfaction
- Checked in with guests throughout meal service, replenishing drinks and catering to additional requests
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products
- Assisted with training of new staff members
- Cleaned and sanitized hands and surfaces to optimize food safety and comply with health department regulations
- Processed payments and completed register transactions accurately
- Used focus and memorization skills to keep track of tables and remember orders
- Resolved customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner
- Prepared and served food and beverages to customers
- Exercised focus and concentration to keep track of tables and remember orders
- Delivered customer checks and securely processed credit card or cash payments
- Monitored food and beverage levels to satisfy customer needs
- Informed kitchen of special dietary needs or requests, delivering personalized meal options
- Executed seamless front-of-house tasks, creating unforgettable dining moments resulting in customer loyalty
- Jotted down customer orders and promptly delivered food and drinks
- Created and maintained optimal communication chain, reducing guest dissatisfaction
- Attended company and restaurant required trainings and meetings, improving skills
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated guests
- Attended company and restaurant trainings and meetings to improve serving skills
- Utilized teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff during busy periods.
Frozen Food Associate
Weis Markets
17232 N Village Main Blvd, Lewes, DE 19958
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and assisting with product selections.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for efficient operations and enhanced customer experience.
- Contributed to achieving store sales targets through effective merchandising and inventory management.
- Ensured proper handling, storage, and rotation of frozen products to maintain optimal quality and reduce waste.
- Collaborated with team members to execute promotional events, resulting in increased product visibility and sales.
- Provided support to other departments as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced retail setting.
- Delivered timely assistance to customers with inquiries or concerns, fostering a positive shopping experience.
- Implemented company guidelines for maintaining food safety standards, ensuring compliance with regulations at all times.
- Enhanced store appearance by creating visually appealing product displays that attracted customer attention and promoted sales growth.
- Addressed customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly, and maintaining customer loyalty.
- Supported store leadership in implementing new policies or procedures that contributed to operational efficiency improvements within the department.
- Informed customers about promotions or special offers related to frozen foods effectively increasing cross-selling opportunities.
- Effectively identified out-of-stock items quickly replenishing them minimizing potential lost sales.
- Demonstrated commitment towards continuous improvement by actively seeking and implementing feedback from management and peers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
Produce Associate
Walmart
4 College Park Dr, Georgetown, DE 19947
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient, friendly service and maintaining a clean, organized produce section.
- Boosted sales by creating attractive fruit and vegetable displays to entice customers.
- Ensured freshness and quality of products by conducting regular inspections and removing expired or damaged items promptly.
- Assisted in reducing waste by implementing proper rotation techniques for perishable items.
- Contributed to team success by consistently meeting or exceeding individual productivity goals for stocking and organizing merchandise.
- Supported inventory management efforts through accurate record-keeping and timely reporting of any discrepancies.
- Improved store safety by quickly addressing spills, broken containers, or other hazards in the produce section.
- Provided valuable feedback on product offerings, helping management make informed decisions about new additions and discontinuations.
- Collaborated with fellow associates to maintain adequate stock levels during peak shopping hours, minimizing customer wait times.
- Educated customers on proper selection, handling, and storage of fruits and vegetables to enhance their overall experience.
- Streamlined restocking processes with effective communication between staff members regarding product needs and availability.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the produce department, adhering to all health code regulations for food handling.
- Reduced shrinkage by monitoring prices accurately and verifying that all products were labeled correctly before stocking them on shelves.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items within the produce area, ensuring they found what they needed efficiently and effectively.
- Upheld store policies regarding product returns or exchanges while prioritizing customer satisfaction in every interaction.
- Fostered positive relationships with local suppliers to ensure consistent delivery of quality products at competitive prices.
- Coordinated with other departments as necessary to facilitate cross-merchandising opportunities and enhance overall store presentation.
- Assisted in the training of new produce associates, sharing knowledge and best practices for job success.
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability by promoting locally-sourced products and minimizing waste through responsible inventory management.
- Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Operated balers, power jacks and slicing machines.
- Completed prep work on pre-packaged vegetables and fruits.
- Blocked produce and culled damaged or spoiled pieces.
- Maintained current knowledge of shelf planograms and end cap plans to merchandise products.
- Kept tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items, and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Trained new employees to provide knowledge of proper produce handling and rotation procedures.
- Collaborated with store management to align with objectives and provide quality produce.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
Produce Associate
Weis Markets
17232 N Village Main Blvd, Lewes, DE 19958
09.2015 - 08.2018
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient, friendly service and maintaining a clean, organized produce section.
- Boosted sales by creating attractive fruit and vegetable displays to entice customers.
- Ensured freshness and quality of products by conducting regular inspections and removing expired or damaged items promptly.
- Assisted in reducing waste by implementing proper rotation techniques for perishable items.
- Contributed to team success by consistently meeting or exceeding individual productivity goals for stocking and organizing merchandise.
- Supported inventory management efforts through accurate record-keeping and timely reporting of any discrepancies.
- Improved store safety by quickly addressing spills, broken containers, or other hazards in the produce section.
- Provided valuable feedback on product offerings, helping management make informed decisions about new additions and discontinuations.
- Collaborated with fellow associates to maintain adequate stock levels during peak shopping hours, minimizing customer wait times.
- Educated customers on proper selection, handling, and storage of fruits and vegetables to enhance their overall experience.
- Streamlined restocking processes with effective communication between staff members regarding product needs and availability.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the produce department, adhering to all health code regulations for food handling.
- Reduced shrinkage by monitoring prices accurately and verifying that all products were labeled correctly before stocking them on shelves.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items within the produce area, ensuring they found what they needed efficiently and effectively.
- Upheld store policies regarding product returns or exchanges while prioritizing customer satisfaction in every interaction.
- Fostered positive relationships with local suppliers to ensure consistent delivery of quality products at competitive prices.
- Coordinated with other departments as necessary to facilitate cross-merchandising opportunities and enhance overall store presentation.
- Assisted in the training of new produce associates, sharing knowledge and best practices for job success.
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability by promoting locally-sourced products and minimizing waste through responsible inventory management.
- Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Operated balers, power jacks and slicing machines.
- Completed prep work on pre-packaged vegetables and fruits.
- Checked product shelves to review for proper price labels and handled price changes when requested by management.
- Blocked produce and culled damaged or spoiled pieces.
- Kept tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items, and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Trained new employees to provide knowledge of proper produce handling and rotation procedures.
- Collaborated with store management to align with objectives and provide quality produce.
- Inspected produce to update and adjust pricing information.
- Sorted and packaged produce items to prepare for shipments.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sussex Technical High School
Georgetown, DE05.2018
Skills
- Field Investigations
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Zoning Laws Expertise
- Research Abilities
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Concise Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Work Orders
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safe Driving
- Customer Satisfaction
- Safety Building Code Knowledge
- Investigation Techniques
- Clear Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Effective Communication
- Ethical Conduct
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Time Management
- Teamwork Abilities
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Public Relations
- Attention to Detail
- Patience and Tact
- Problem Solving
- Physical Examination Skills
- Public Education
- Supply Management
- Safety Monitoring
- Corrective Action Planning
- Documentation Skills
References
Ralph Holm - Former supervisor for town of Georgetown and Georgetown Chief of Police
(302) 856-6613
Dave Dignoti - Former supervisor for Grotto Pizza and current manager at same location
(302) 645-4900
Additional Information
Avid gym goer showing a continued dedication on improvement, as well as demonstrating a strong drive to achieve the best possible results.
Hobbies
- Avid gym attendee
- Large interest in cars
-Enjoy playing pool
-Enjoy spending time with family
Timeline
Server
GROTTO PIZZA
08.2022 - 06.2023
Code Enforcement Officer
GEORGETOWN
04.2022 - 01.2024
Frozen Food Associate
Weis Markets
02.2021 - 04.2022
Produce Associate
Walmart
09.2018 - 12.2020
Produce Associate
Weis Markets
09.2015 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Sussex Technical High School