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Geoffrey Yearick

Bellefonte,PA

Summary

With the Number of jobs that I have had I've become a dependable Team Leader/Member dedicated to supporting team objectives and growth through empowering leadership. An outside the box thinker with commitment to service and company success. Also a reliable worker comfortable handling physically demanding tasks across long shifts, and strenuous workloads. My proven resourcefulness and handling of difficult labor projects. Juggles multiple tasks to keep timelines on schedule. A reputable customer service professional that offers vast experience connecting customers with products and services. I'm a punctual and responsible individual.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Interim Assistant Store Manager

Tractor Supply Company
State College, PA
02.2024 - Current
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Lead and manage a team of 5-10 Team Members ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time. (Freight day Leader)
  • Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on GURA policies and procedures.
  • Modeled supportive leadership qualities, motivating staff to achieve department goals and promote staff participation and team building.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and appearance.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive GURA
  • Drive Our Metrics On Power Plus, Credit Apps, and GURA Scores.
  • Promoting our Surveys.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Unloaded incoming items from Box-Trailers and Flatbed Trailers and transported materials to Staging Area/Yard.

Team Leader 1-2

Tractor Supply Company
State College, PA
04.2022 - Current
  • Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain good relationships with our customers.
  • Worked closely with Team Members to complete tasks.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company operations.
  • Completed weekly price changes Blue Label, Clearance, Hang Tags.
  • Completed Weekly Ad Set Changes.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Ran Bank Deposits.

Pizza Team Leader/Associate

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc
State College, PA
08.2010 - 03.2022

In my 20-year career at Wegmans I've learned multiple skills. I have worked in the pizza department for the last 12 years. The last 7 months As a Pizza Team Leader. In my time I have:

  • Run a Successful business inside another business
  • Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
  • Trained newly hired employees on all production using appropriate food safe methods for performing tasks by using company production guides
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members based on their strengths to optimize group productivity.
  • Created and managed schedules of a team of up to 10 employees to keep shifts properly staffed Using Labor Pro.
  • Assessed current inventories and ordered thru the warehouse to keep stock at optimal levels. Ordering for freshness. Using Wise/Company warehouse ordering programs
  • Discussed menu items and preparation methods with customers
  • Collaborated with Cafe Manager to discuss future adjustments to increase sales and operational efficiency.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service and product preparation during high volume work shifts, all football games.
  • Solved problems, handled escalated issues and mitigated risks.
  • Used ladders and pallet jacks to load and unload Ingredients and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Customer Service Associate

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc
State College, PA
03.2002 - 08.2010

Before I moved to the Pizza Department I've worked in multiple other departments.

Produce Department: 1 year

  • Completed company provided produce university training
  • Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
  • Assisted customers with product, promotion, and location
  • Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved heavy products using pallet jacks and lifts.

Dish Washer: 3 years

  • Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
  • Developed great team spirit with other Employees by pitching in and helping with task the cooks had to complete.
  • Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor, cleaning floor drains and grease traps

Meal Center: 4 years

  • Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruit for the to go trays daily.
  • Made the to-go Signature sandwich's and Fresh salads for the cold case daily
  • Individually portioned out and packaged the to-go meals and sides
  • Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts and football games

(Wage Payroll) Penn State

Penn State University
University Park, PA
04.1996 - 03.2002

I worked a Variety of jobs at Penn State

Labor Crew

  • Listened to senior team members for instructions on new jobs and daily requirements.
  • Demolished existing structures and removed fixtures, appliances and other pieces from sites.
  • Loaded and unloaded office equipment in box truck securing items for transportation to storage

Janitorial Worker

  • Gathered and emptied trash cans and disposed of bags.
  • Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
  • Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
  • Sanitized and deep cleaned bathroom floors and surfaces.

Landscaping Crew

  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trash from my assigned area
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, leaves, debris and snow and ice to reduce hazards.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues, complete basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak condition

Education

Certificate - Forklift Operation Certificate

National Forklift Foundation
04.2022

High School Diploma -

Bellefonte Area High School
Bellefonte, PA
06.1995

Certificate - Carpentry/masonry

Center County Vo-Tech
Bellefonte, PA
06.1995

Skills

  • Goal-oriented
  • Multitasking
  • Active listening
  • Problem resolution
  • People skills
  • Adhering to safety standards
  • Customer service
  • Troubleshooting
  • Power and hand tools
  • Soldering
  • Building computers
  • Tractor Tough
  • GURA

Timeline

Interim Assistant Store Manager

Tractor Supply Company
02.2024 - Current

Team Leader 1-2

Tractor Supply Company
04.2022 - Current

Pizza Team Leader/Associate

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc
08.2010 - 03.2022

Customer Service Associate

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc
03.2002 - 08.2010

(Wage Payroll) Penn State

Penn State University
04.1996 - 03.2002

Certificate - Forklift Operation Certificate

National Forklift Foundation

High School Diploma -

Bellefonte Area High School

Certificate - Carpentry/masonry

Center County Vo-Tech
Geoffrey Yearick