Garret D. Jenkins
Fairdale,WV
Summary
Versatile and dynamic professional with a proven track record in educational and retail management roles, notably as a Bakery Team Leader at Walmart. Strong in technological literacy, time management, and efficiency in the workplace. Demonstrated adaptability and analytical skills across diverse settings, achieving significant improvements in workplace productivity and customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Raleigh County Board of Education
Raleigh County, WV
09.2024 - Current
- I've taught across a multitude of schools in Raleigh County and adapted to different classroom settings in each school.
- Showed Powerpoint Presentations, videos and interactive websites to aid students with comprehension.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
Bakery Team Leader
Walmart
MacArthur, WV
09.2022 - 04.2024
- I moved up through several positions at Walmart, including the overnight stocking team, the online pickup and delivery department, and, finally, as lead of the bakery.
- These positions all entailed a deep understanding of time management, merchandising, and working with, or appealing to, customers.
- As an overnight associate, I ran freight, organized back stock, swept floors, and coordinated with coworkers to stock in a timely, efficient manner.
- In the Online Pickup Department, I picked and organized customer orders into totes, staged totes, dispensed orders to customers, provided friendly customer service to those picking up, and organized the back room.
- Promoted to Bakery Team Lead after only a year and a half.
- Facilitated communication between bakery staff members and other departments within the store.
- Monitored the quality of products, ensuring they met established standards.
- Minimized cross-contamination and infection risks by consistently following safe food handling procedures.
- Collaborated with other managers and team leaders to align bakery operations with overall business objectives.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Maintained records of all inventory items in order to track usage and replenish stock as needed.
Restaurant Shift Lead
Cracker Barrel
Beckley, WV
02.2021 - 07.2022
- I was a grill cook, server, prep cook, cold inventory organization specialist, to-go server, host, dishwasher, and finally, shift lead during my tenure with the company.
- Inspected dining area prior to each shift start to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.
- Ensured all opening and closing procedures were completed as outlined in the shift checklist.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Organized freezer shelves to maximize storage space while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Optimized operational productivity, collaborating with staff to share and implement process improvements.
- Ensured compliance with government health and safety regulations related to food storage.
City Carrier Assistant
United States Postal Service
Beckley, WV
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Delivered various types of mail on routes according to strict timelines.
- Inspected vehicles daily to ensure safe operation.
- Gathered mail and packages from mailboxes on foot and by vehicle on designated route.
- Adhered to postal regulations and maintained knowledge of commonly used products and procedures.
- Used road maps or GPS to verify routes and designated addresses.
- Delivered mail along established routes using a vehicle provided by the USPS.
- Used portable electronic scanner to track parcels and record tracking progress.
Office Intern
Lisa Brown Photography
Surveyor, WV
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed social media accounts to promote company services.
- Created content for social media platforms.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, including data entry and file management.
- Provided pricing information to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Regents - Minors in Communications And Business
West Virginia University Online
Morgantown, WV12-2025
Associate of Science - Business Administration
New River Community And Technical College
Beaver, WV12-2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Real estate sales and appraisal experience
- Analytical skills
- Adaptable
- Team management
- Reliability and punctuality
- Time management
- Budgeting and Finance Knowledge
Affiliations
- 4.0 G.P.A. throughout college
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year 2021 at Cracker Barrel
Certification
- WV Real Estate Salesperson License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Raleigh County Board of Education
09.2024 - Current
Bakery Team Leader
Walmart
09.2022 - 04.2024
City Carrier Assistant
United States Postal Service
02.2022 - 05.2022
Restaurant Shift Lead
Cracker Barrel
02.2021 - 07.2022
Office Intern
Lisa Brown Photography
09.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Regents - Minors in Communications And Business
West Virginia University Online
Associate of Science - Business Administration
New River Community And Technical College
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