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GRADDRICK MCGOWAN

Delray Beach,FL

Summary

Background includes fast-paced work in busy meat departments focused on unloading, stocking and processing products. Skilled in managing inventory, sanitizing surfaces and arranging products. Proficient Meat Department Clerk well-versed in related equipment, customer needs and retail practices. Skilled at maintaining clean and tidy work areas to avoid cross-contamination and give departments professional appeal. Dedicated to giving meat department customers knowledgeable service. Adept at providing information on different meat types, specific cuts and differences in grain-fed, grass-fed and organic products. Always looking for ways to go beyond job requirements to support business needs. Efficient Meat Department Clerk known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly. Possess specialized skills in precise meat cutting, inventory management, and maintaining sanitation standards within department areas. Excel in customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving, ensuring smooth department operations and positive shopping experiences for customers.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Meat Department Clerk

COSTCO WHOLE SALE
Lake Worth, FL
11.2011 - Current
  • Provided customer service and answered customer questions regarding the selection, quality, and pricing of meats.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly work area in accordance with health and safety regulations.
  • Received daily shipments of fresh meat products from suppliers.
  • Ensured product rotation to maintain freshness, checked expiration dates and removed outdated items.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure optimal inventory levels were maintained.
  • Assisted customers in selecting cuts of meat according to their needs.
  • Trimmed and prepared various cuts of meat for display cases or customer orders.
  • Weighed, packaged, priced and labeled items for sale in the department.
  • Cleaned equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, scales, wrapping machines.
  • Recorded temperature readings of coolers and freezers on a daily basis.
  • Followed all food safety guidelines while handling raw meats throughout the day.
  • Unloaded deliveries from vendors into store storage areas or onto shelves in the department.
  • Monitored stock levels to ensure adequate supply was available at all times.
  • Ordered supplies when needed for the Meat Department including packaging materials.
  • Communicated effectively with team members about product availability or any issues that may arise.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management such as stocking frozen foods section or helping out other departments during peak hours.
  • Cleaned and sanitized freezers, fixtures and display cases, received and unpacked meat, poultry, seafood and cheeses and placed in meat cooler and freezer.
  • Priced, dated, wrapped and bagged meat products using department scales and stocked and rotated merchandise shelves, cases and displays for fresh and frozen meat.
  • Managed high customer volume efficiently by accurately cutting, wrapping and weighing products.

Behavior Health Assistant

RECREATE HEALTH CENTER
Delray Beach, FL
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Provided supportive counseling to clients in individual, family and group sessions.
  • Assisted with mental health assessments and crisis intervention services.
  • Facilitated psycho-educational groups focused on substance abuse, anger management, and other topics related to behavioral health.
  • Maintained client records and documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Observed clients' behaviors, interactions and environment for signs of physical or emotional distress.
  • Developed treatment plans based on assessment results and identified goals.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses and case managers to coordinate care for clients.
  • Participated in regular supervision meetings to discuss clinical cases and develop strategies for addressing challenging situations.
  • Encouraged healthy lifestyle changes through diet modifications, exercise programs, stress reduction techniques and relaxation exercises.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lake Worth High School
Lake Worth, FL
04-2008

Skills

  • Safety protocol knowledge
  • Interpersonal Skills Development
  • Maintaining clean premises
  • Facility Management
  • Stocking shelves
  • Stress management techniques
  • Customer service and assistance
  • Customer Service
  • Gasoline sales transactions
  • Effective communication abilities
  • Security Monitoring

Timeline

Behavior Health Assistant

RECREATE HEALTH CENTER
03.2023 - 02.2024

Meat Department Clerk

COSTCO WHOLE SALE
11.2011 - Current

High School Diploma -

Lake Worth High School
GRADDRICK MCGOWAN