Isaiah Newsome
Stafford,TX
Summary
Diligent Worker possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity and sanitization. Dependable team player with punctual nature, open communication style and dedicated to working hard.
Highly motivated, natural Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Strategic and efficient with drive for applying sales techniques that support corporate mission. Results-driven, reliable, skilled negotiator, persuasive in closing sales deals.
Immensely driven hard worker that will fulfill any job role.
- Enthusiastic stocker willing to take on any task to help organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
- Skilled in unloading trucks, moving merchandise and stocking. A flexible team player willing to do so much more than is asked.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
All-Stars Premium Sportswear
Norfolk, VA
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
- Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
- Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
- Grew sales by 5-10% and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
Busser
WalkOns Enterprises Payroll LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2021 - 10.2021
- 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.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates by answering customers' questions and resolving issues.
- Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
- Assisted customers with carry-out service.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
- Monitored temperature of cases, shelves and storage areas and reported failures to manager.
- Engaged in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
Server
Razzoo's Cajun Cafe
Stafford, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
UPS- helper
United Parcel Service, UPS
Stafford, TX
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials to prepare for use in construction.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
- Operated various hand and power tools to complete general tasks.
- Operated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
Fry Cook
Walkons Enterprises Payroll LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent cross-contamination and spoilage.
- Read food order slips or received verbal instructions to properly prepare and cook food.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Marinated food items according to provided instructions and recipes.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Cooked 800 to 1200 made-to-order meals per 11:00am-11:00pm.
Education
No Degree - Business / Marketing
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LAHigh School Diploma -
Grovetown High School
Grovetown, GA05.2020
Skills
- Food-Borne Illness Prevention
- Deep Fryer Operation Safety
- Food and Beverage Service
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Adaptable and Flexible
- High-Volume Production
- High-Volume Environments
- Cooperative Attitude
- Safe Work Practices
- Sales Goal Attainment
- Upselling Techniques
- Retail Knowledge
- Menu Memorization
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Don't judge men when they're froze up. Let them need a shoulder just to see how they gone hold up.
Isaiah Newsome
Timeline
Server
Razzoo's Cajun Cafe
01.2023 - Current
UPS- helper
United Parcel Service, UPS
11.2022 - 12.2023
Sales Associate
All-Stars Premium Sportswear
08.2021 - 10.2021
Busser
WalkOns Enterprises Payroll LLC
04.2021 - 10.2021
Fry Cook
Walkons Enterprises Payroll LLC
04.2021 - 12.2021
No Degree - Business / Marketing
Louisiana State University And A&M College
High School Diploma -
Grovetown High School
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