Elijah Balentine
Iuka,MS
Summary
Distinguished by a proven track record at Brooks Grocery, I enhanced customer satisfaction through expert knife handling and exceptional salesmanship. Achievements include significantly reducing shrinkage rates and elevating shopping experiences by tailoring services to customer needs, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety and sanitation practices. These skills can be translated into any work environment, whether with a team or individually and no matter the task.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Department Associate
Brooks Grocery
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted customers with special requests, such as custom cuts or specific preparation instructions, enhancing their shopping experience.
- Ensured accurate pricing through consistent label verification and updates on meat products.
- Maximized product freshness by consistently monitoring inventory levels and rotating stock accordingly.
- Reduced shrinkage rates by conducting regular audits of perishable items, ensuring proper storage conditions were met.
Produce Associate
Brooks Grocery
08.2020 - 04.2024
- Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the produce department, adhering to all health code regulations for food handling.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient, friendly service and maintaining a clean, organized produce section.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS05-2025
Skills
- Salesmanship
- Stock rotation
- Workplace safety
- Knife handling
- Sanitation practices
- Waste reduction
- Surface cleaning
- Package preparation
- Order fulfillment
- Product display
- Truck unloading
- Cleaning and organization
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Meat Department Associate
Brooks Grocery
04.2024 - Current
Produce Associate
Brooks Grocery
08.2020 - 04.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Northeast Mississippi Community College
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