Jacob Blankenship
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Experienced professional skilled in setting up and running job-related equipment to complete quality work. Talents include sorting parts and stocking supplies to support team productivity. Equipped with good problem-solving, organizational, and planning abilities.
Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Burger King
Windsor, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Resolved customer issues promptly in a professional manner.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the department.
- Participated in training sessions for new employees when needed.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Organized inventory shelves for easy access and maintenance of stock levels.
- Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process.
- Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction.
- Monitored expiration dates on food items for freshness assurance.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Adhered to safety guidelines while operating machinery or stocking shelves.
- Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greeting and excellent service.
- Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Looked for ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
- Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
- Trained new team members using approved training materials and information.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels met demand without excess.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
Bus Boy
Huddle House Restaurant
Windsor, VA
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Greeted guests and provided them with menus.
- Checked on guests periodically throughout their mealtime to ensure satisfaction with their dining experience.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members about customer needs or requests.
- Maintained a clean dining area by sweeping floors and wiping down surfaces regularly.
- Provided prompt service to customers when they requested items or assistance.
- Inspected restrooms for neatness and supplied them with necessary amenities like soap or toilet paper when needed.
- Assisted waiters in taking orders from customers.
- Cleaned and sanitized tables, chairs, and booths after each customer's departure.
- Followed safety guidelines when handling hot plates or sharp objects like knives and forks.
- Transported heavy loads of dishes between kitchen and dining room safely.
- Carried trays of food to diners' tables upon request of waitstaff members.
- Stocked service areas with clean towels, condiments, utensils, paper products.
- Worked with front-of-house management to promote consistent workflows, keeping restaurant running smoothly during busy periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
James River High School
Buchanan, VA02-2021
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Great at multitasking
- Fast thinker
- Good problem solver
- Fast learner
- Workplace Safety
- Product Knowledge
- Component Assembly
- Safety understanding
- Decision-making capabilities
- Clear Communication
- Calculations and Measurements
- Quality Inspections
- Attention to Detail
- Heavy Lifting
- Area and Facility Cleaning
- Following Instructions
Timeline
Team Member
Burger King
10.2023 - Current
Bus Boy
Huddle House Restaurant
01.2019 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
James River High School