De'Sean Blue
Hammond,LA
Summary
I am De'Sean Blue, an enthusiastic worker with 7 years of hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing, meat slicing, and sales. As a strong communicator and team player, I am willing and capable of learning new processes to support overall organizational success, eager to apply and learn new skills to whomever employs me. I am a reliable cashier proficient in scanning and arranging customer items in an efficient manner, as well as accepting payments and keeping work spaces clean and organized. As an experienced Cold cuts clerk, Im adept at completing projects with confidence and skill. History of performing well under pressure and accomplishing successive assignments with high accuracy. While experienced in fast-paced environments, I adapt well to changing situations. Im reliable with ample experience in foodservice industry and handling food and tools responsibly with impressive accident-free track record. Recognized for outstanding cleanliness and safe practices, I seek only to bring my experience in the field and take on a challenging new role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cold Cuts Clerk
Rouses Market
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
- Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
- Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Offered product samples to customers, generating additional sales through taste-testing.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
- Disassembled and properly cleaned meat-cutting machines, avoiding contamination.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
Stocker
Save A Lot
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
- Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
Cashier
Walmart
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Bagged, boxed or wrapped goods and product purchases
- Checked purchased merchandise for problems and signs of tampering before processing any return or exchange
- Bagged purchased items properly to prevent delicate products from breakage
- Maintained gift certificate documentation
- Processed customers orders by efficiently scanning items, weighing fruit and vegetables and accurately coding special items
- Issued receipts for purchases and gifts
- Maintained clean, tidy and organized checkout areas
- Verified customer ages for purchasing alcohol or tobacco products
- Processed all transactions efficiently and timely
- Provided professional and courteous service at all times
- Accepted cash, check, credit and debit payments in an accurate and efficient manner
- Bagged merchandise by following standard procedures
- Provided a high level of service by helping customers find the specific products
- Observed customers for suspicious behaviors and signs of theft
- Assessed customer needs and responded appropriately to questions
- Added new merchandise to checkout lane shelves and kept displayed products neat and orderly.
Sales Associate
Smoothie King
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Educated customers on product and service offerings
- Replenished floor stock and processed shipments to ensure product availability for customers
- Attended specialized product training to educate associates on industry trends
- Met with customers to understand needs, recommend products and offer services that aligned with individual desires and needs
- Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store
- Recommended merchandise based on customer needs
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices
- Organized and displayed items in visually appealing manner
- Stocked and rotated inventory regularly
- Met incoming customers and provided immediate assistance
- Won store sales competition for [enhancements sales], resulting in a small biweekly bonus.
Education
No Degree - Information Technology
Northshore Technical Community College
Hammond, LA2026
High School Diploma -
Edna Karr High School
New Orleans, LA01.2016
Skills
- Professional appearance
- Customer relations
- Payment processing
- Cleaning standards
- Merchandise restocking
- Problem-Solving
- ID verification
- Physical strength
- Written and verbal communication
- Store merchandise handling
- Cash register operations
- Cash management
- Outgoing and enthusiastic
- Customer greeting
- Cash Handling
- Meat Cutting
- Sanitation Procedures
- Training Personnel
- Customer Service
- Liquor Regulations and Compliance
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
Timeline
Cold Cuts Clerk
Rouses Market
01.2021 - 07.2023
Stocker
Save A Lot
01.2020 - 02.2021
Cashier
Walmart
11.2018 - 01.2019
Sales Associate
Smoothie King
02.2016 - 02.2017
No Degree - Information Technology
Northshore Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Edna Karr High School