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Emily Merritt

Jacksonville

Summary

Motivated with experience in retail and service industries. Dependable with exceptional people skills. Real team player committed to high levels of job performance. Positively interacts with customers and employees alike in any environment.

Work History

Produce Associate

Winn Dixie
  • 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 products and finding requested items in department.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient, friendly service and maintaining a clean, organized produce section.
  • Assisted with monthly inventory counts.
  • 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.
  • Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
  • Boosted sales by creating attractive fruit and vegetable displays to entice customers.
  • Completed prep work on pre-packaged vegetables and fruits.
  • Assisted in the training of new produce associates.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.

Floral Assistant

Winn Dixie
  • Provided assistance in setting up floral displays.
  • Utilized strong time management skills to delicately balance heavy workloads during busy holiday seasons, effectively meeting customer expectations.
  • Contributed to business growth by creating visually appealing displays that attracted potential customers.
  • Served as a knowledgeable resource to customers seeking advice on flower selection for various occasions or specific meanings behind certain blooms.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized floral arrangements and recommendations.
  • Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
  • Imparted knowledge on plants and flowers to customers.
  • Quoted, generated, and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.

Hostess/Busser

One-Third Asian House
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
  • Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
  • Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
  • Seated patrons based on guest preferences and seating availability.
  • Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
  • Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
  • Delivered pick-up orders to guests.
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.

Door-to-Door Sales Representative

Avenue Roofing
  • Participated in regular sales team meetings to share insights, learn from colleagues, and contribute toward collective goals for enhanced overall performance.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing exceptional service during door-to-door interactions.
  • Established trust with potential clients using transparent communication methods and honest assessments of their requirements.
  • Generated new leads for the sales team by conducting thorough market research and identifying target neighborhoods.
  • Collaborated with other sales representatives in developing successful strategies to increase overall team productivity.
  • Educated prospective clients about product features, benefits, and pricing structures to facilitate informed decision-making processes.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting presentation style based on individual customer preferences, leading to increased success rates in closing deals.

Education

GED -

First Coast Technical College
Saint Augustine, FL

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Product presentation
  • Visual display creation
  • Food preparation
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Temperature logging
  • Inventory counts
  • Willingness to learn
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Customer service

Interests

  • I enjoy sketching and drawing digitally, as well as painting
  • I dabble in creative writing and I am currently in the early process of drafting a story
  • I occasionally play stringed instruments such as guitar and ukulele Within recent years I've been learning how to make music electronically

Timeline

Produce Associate

Winn Dixie

Floral Assistant

Winn Dixie

Hostess/Busser

One-Third Asian House

Door-to-Door Sales Representative

Avenue Roofing

GED -

First Coast Technical College
Emily Merritt