Alisha Hutchins
Alexander City
Summary
Dynamic and professional individual with a proven track record in enhancing retail and food service environments, notably at Ruby Tuesday. Demonstrated excellence in department organization and sanitation standards, resulting in elevated customer experiences. Meticulous attention to detail and robust team collaboration have been key drivers in achieving operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Strong skill set in food safety practices and effective merchandising techniques, consistently delivering exceptional results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Salad Bar/Dish
Ruby Tuesday
06.2024 - Current
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
- Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
Retail Merchandiser
Premium
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Sorter
Aptar
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained cleanliness and order of conveyor belt and sorting line areas to reduce safety risks.
- Stacked items according to weights, sizes, types, and picking priorities.
- Assessed and sorted items into containers or designated areas according to classification, size, and condition.
- Inspected items for damage or defects before sorting as part of quality control process.
Laundry Specialist
Grand National: Marriott Resort
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Set up wash and dry cycles with appropriate settings such as spin speed, temperature, and cleaning agents.
- Operated traditional and computer-operated washers and dryers while observing all safety protocols.
- Collected soiled linens and clothing and pretreated stains.
- Assisted with cleaning and maintenance of laundry equipment to keep machines in proper working order.
Quality Control Inspector
Samlip Alabama
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Assembly Line Worker
Samlip Alabama
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
Retail Sales Associate
Dollar General
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
Customer Sales Representative
Afni
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Educated customers on promotional options, sales policies and methods for obtaining desired results from company offerings.
- Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Described product highlights and benefits to help guide purchasing decisions.
Assembly Line Worker
Wellborn Forest Products
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
Cashier
Burger King
02.2014 - 08.2015
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
Salesperson
Avon Products
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
Cook
Burger King
08.2011 - 04.2013
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
South University
09.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Central High School of Coosa County
05.2013
Skills
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Consultative Sales Approach
- Department Organization
- Concise Time Management
- Persuasive Techniques
- Problem-Solving Strengths
- Reading Comprehension
- Welding Tool Operation
- Pallets Loading
- Team Communication and Collaboration
- Hand Assembly Operations
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation Standards
- Food presentation
- Food safety practices
- Recipe Development
- Nutrition Awareness
- Vegetable preparation
- Salad Dressing Creation
- Staff education and training
Timeline
Salad Bar/Dish
Ruby Tuesday
06.2024 - Current
Retail Merchandiser
Premium
02.2023 - 05.2024
Sorter
Aptar
09.2021 - 09.2022
Laundry Specialist
Grand National: Marriott Resort
09.2021 - 09.2022
Quality Control Inspector
Samlip Alabama
07.2021 - 08.2021
Assembly Line Worker
Samlip Alabama
11.2020 - 08.2021
Retail Sales Associate
Dollar General
07.2019 - 11.2020
Customer Sales Representative
Afni
06.2016 - 08.2016
Assembly Line Worker
Wellborn Forest Products
11.2015 - 06.2016
Salesperson
Avon Products
08.2014 - 04.2015
Cashier
Burger King
02.2014 - 08.2015
Cook
Burger King
08.2011 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
South University
High School Diploma - undefined
Central High School of Coosa County
Master of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University