- Backpacking and Hiking
- Outdoor Recreation
- Firearms collecting
- Shooting Sports
Don Norden
Spokane,WA
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in sales and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level sales position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Department Manager
Rosauers
11.2014 - 04.2023
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest quality and freshest meat products were available.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Maintained compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations through diligent record-keeping and regular staff training.
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers with product selection, cooking techniques, and special requests.
- Managed budgets for labor costs, inventory control, and ordering supplies while maintaining desired profit margins.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
Meat Cutter
Yokes Foods
10.1984 - 11.2014
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Conducted inventory management tasks such as ordering supplies, rotating stock, reducing spoilage rates, and minimizing overstock issues.
Meat Department Manager
Safeway
11.2008 - 10.2014
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest quality and freshest meat products were available.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
- Boosted sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, creating eye-catching displays and promotions.
- Maintained compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations through diligent record-keeping and regular staff training.
Education
No Degree - Welding
SCC
Spokane, WA05-1979
Skills
- Efficient Cutting Methods
- Sanitation standards
- Staff leadership
- Schedule management
- Merchandising strategies
- Employee scheduling
- Employee development
- Stock Replenishment Management
- Effective Teamwork Across Departments
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Selling in the Supermarket (SFCC)
- Dale Carnegie courses in Employee Development&Human Relations
Employee of the year
Organized and lead huge christmas sock give away at Yokes a lot of fun at christmas time!
Interests
Timeline
Meat Department Manager
Rosauers
11.2014 - 04.2023
Meat Department Manager
Safeway
11.2008 - 10.2014
Meat Cutter
Yokes Foods
10.1984 - 11.2014
No Degree - Welding
SCC
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