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George Martinez

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Results-driven executive support professional with extensive expertise in office management, accounting, and vendor negotiations. Recognized for delivering exemplary customer service and fostering strong team collaboration, leading to enhanced operational efficiency. Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while driving strategic planning and operational improvements. Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills contribute to seamless execution of business strategies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Butcher Block Quality Meats
Bakersfield, CA
11.2022 - Current
  • Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
  • Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
  • Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
  • Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
  • Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Analyzed existing processes for effectiveness and developed new systems as needed to enhance overall productivity levels.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Trained employees on safety and protective clothing guidelines to minimize injuries.
  • Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
  • Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of butchering equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Maintained records related to production output such as weights of cuts made per order and day.
  • Rotated products to decrease chance of meat spoiling and reduce waste and loss of profits.
  • Managed inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of meat products.
  • Skillfully operated cutting tools and machinery to trim, slice, and cut meat according to customer specifications.
  • Stocked display cases with freshly cut meats according to merchandising standards.
  • Assisted customers with selecting cuts of meat based on their individual needs.
  • Monitored storage conditions, including temperature controls, to prevent spoilage.
  • Rotated stock on shelves so that older items were used first while maintaining freshness of product.
  • Filled daily specialized requests and completed wholesale orders.
  • Received and inspected incoming shipments of fresh and frozen meats to ensure product quality.
  • Cleaned work areas including counters, floors, walls and equipment using safe sanitizing solutions.
  • Cleaned meat preparation counters and butcher knives to avoid cross contamination.
  • Expertly deboned and trimmed meats with precision to minimize waste.
  • Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
  • Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
  • Answered customer questions about specific products and cut meats to specifications.
  • Complied with federal, state and local sanitation regulations and department procedures.
  • Weighed meats for sale at the service counter or pre-packaged for sale in the retail market.
  • Processed beef, pork and bison for freezer storage.
  • Implemented suggestive selling techniques for less desirable cuts to maximize profits and clear inventory.
  • Trained new staff in butchering techniques, safety protocols, and customer service.
  • Prepared poultry for sale and consumption by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
  • Trained new employees on cleanliness, client engagement strategies and various types of meat cuts.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety and hygiene standards in meat preparation and storage.
  • Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding meat processing and sales.
  • Assisted other departments within the store when needed during peak business times.
  • Prepared specialty meat products, such as sausages, ham, and cured meats.

Assistant Head Meat Cutter

Wooddale Market
Bakersfield, CA
08.2018 - 10.2022
  • Trained new staff in butchering techniques, safety protocols, and customer service.
  • Prepared custom orders for customers including slicing, grinding, or tenderizing meats.
  • Managed inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of meat products.
  • Cut, trimmed and grinded meats to prepare for cooking form.
  • Monitored employee use of machinery mincers, slicers and sausage fillers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work areas at all times according to health regulations.
  • Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
  • Identified perishable inventory nearing expiration date and marked down prices to minimize waste.
  • Rotated products to decrease chance of meat spoiling and reduce waste and loss of profits.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction with meat purchases.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of various meat cuts and recommended cooking techniques to customers.
  • Conducted quality inspections of meat deliveries to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Disposed of expired meats in accordance with food safety regulations.
  • Packaged, weighed, and labeled meat products accurately for retail sale.
  • Cleaned meat preparation counters and butcher knives to avoid cross contamination.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members when needed during peak hours.
  • Assisted customers with selecting cuts of meats based on their needs.
  • Complied with federal, state and local sanitation regulations and department procedures.
  • Supplied and trained personnel on matters of cleanliness, client interactions and various types of meat cuts.
  • Assisted Head Meat Cutter in ordering, receiving, and stocking of all meat products.
  • Supervised team members to ensure quality standards were met for all meat products.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high standards of quality.
  • Monitored temperature logs for coolers and freezers ensuring food safety was maintained.
  • Prepared specialty meat products, such as sausages, ham, and cured meats.
  • Ensured proper sanitation and safety protocols were followed throughout the day.
  • Expertly deboned and trimmed meats with precision to minimize waste.
  • Trained new employees on cleanliness, client engagement strategies and various types of meat cuts.
  • Implemented cost-control measures to minimize waste and optimize profitability.

Meat Cutter

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
Bakersfield, CA
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Trained employees on safety and protective clothing guidelines to minimize injuries.
  • Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
  • Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of butchering equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Rotated products to decrease chance of meat spoiling and reduce waste and loss of profits.
  • Managed inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of meat products.
  • Skillfully operated cutting tools and machinery to trim, slice, and cut meat according to customer specifications.
  • Stocked display cases with freshly cut meats according to merchandising standards.
  • Assisted customers with selecting cuts of meat based on their individual needs.
  • Received and inspected incoming shipments of fresh and frozen meats to ensure product quality.
  • Cleaned meat preparation counters and butcher knives to avoid cross contamination.
  • Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction with meat purchases.
  • Checked expiration dates on packages of meat prior to stocking them on shelves or counters.
  • Disposed of expired meats in accordance with food safety regulations.

Assistant Head Meat Cutter /Meat Clerk

Foods Co.
Bakersfield, CA
02.2009 - 03.2017
  • Trained new employees on cutting techniques, equipment usage, and product knowledge.
  • Engaged with customers to understand their needs, providing recommendations for meat selection and preparation.
  • Answered customer questions about specific products and cut meats to specifications.
  • Monitored temperature logs for coolers and freezers ensuring food safety was maintained.
  • Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
  • Ordered supplies necessary to maintain a well-stocked work area.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all health and safety regulations.
  • Maintained proper food temperatures for various products.
  • Rotated products to decrease chance of meat spoiling and reduce waste and loss of profits.
  • Assisted Head Meat Cutter in ordering, receiving, and stocking of all meat products.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on all equipment used in the department.
  • Sharpened knives on daily basis for optimal use and longevity.
  • Trained new staff in butchering techniques, safety protocols, and customer service.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction with meat purchases.
  • Expertly deboned and trimmed meats with precision to minimize waste.
  • Executed daily production schedule and preparation requirements obtained from chef.
  • Developed weekly production schedules to meet customer demands.
  • Cleaned meat preparation counters and butcher knives to avoid cross contamination.
  • Managed inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of meat products.
  • Supervised team members to ensure quality standards were met for all meat products.
  • Kept detailed records of meat cuts for accurate inventories.
  • Kept detailed track of inventories and restocked products in cold storage units.
  • Trimmed, cut, and packaged meats for sale in retail cases.
  • Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
  • Stocked shelves with fresh meat products.
  • Developed customer relationships by providing excellent customer service.
  • Scrubbed and polished counters to remove debris and food.
  • Reported out-of-stock products to appropriate personnel.
  • Prepared customer orders in a timely manner.
  • Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Montclair High School
Montclair, CA
06-2005

Skills

  • Sales
  • Branding
  • Team leadership
  • Performance improvements
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Effective leader
  • Networking
  • Performance analysis
  • Organizational restructure and change
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Total quality management
  • Customer retention
  • Motivation
  • Vendor partnerships
  • Performance improvement
  • Team training and development
  • Profit and loss accountability
  • Vendor relationships
  • Problem resolution
  • Customer relations
  • Staff training and development
  • Risk mitigation
  • Facility management
  • Budgeting and cost control

Certification

  • Food Handlers Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Manager

Butcher Block Quality Meats
11.2022 - Current

Assistant Head Meat Cutter

Wooddale Market
08.2018 - 10.2022

Meat Cutter

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
05.2017 - 05.2018

Assistant Head Meat Cutter /Meat Clerk

Foods Co.
02.2009 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -

Montclair High School

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