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Jahirah Balentine

Summary

Results-driven Entrepreneur and CEO with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CEO

OSSVending
Dallas, TX
10.2021 - Current
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
  • Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
  • Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.

Rideshare

Doordash/Uber
Fort Worth, TX
01.2020 - Current
  • Achieved high customer ratings on post-trip surveys for timeliness, vehicle cleanliness and customer service.
  • Picked up riders at designated locations and greeted upon vehicle entry.
  • Used GPS to determine fastest route to destinations in order to save riders money and maximize availability.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rideshare vehicle to avoid germ and infection spread.

Packer

Shearer's Foods, LLC
07.2019 - Current
  • Load materials and products into package processing equipment
  • Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met
  • Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools
  • Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing them on moving equipment such asconveyors or in specified areas such as loading docks
  • Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools
  • Seal containers or materials, using glues, fasteners, nails, and hand tools.

Order Filler

Sam's Club
Fort Worth, United States
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
  • Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
  • Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.

Sales Associate

AutoZone
08.2020 - 09.2020
  • Total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment
  • Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, andsecurity practices
  • Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items
  • Inventory stock and requisition new stock.

Processor

Peco
Batesville, AR
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Cut and trim meat to prepare for packing
  • Remove parts, such as skin, feathers, scales or bones, from carcass
  • Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat
  • Separate meats and byproducts into specified containers and seal containers
  • Obtain and distribute specified meat or carcass.

Crew Member

Sonic Drive
11.2014 - 05.2020
  • Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
  • Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles
  • Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare andcook food according to instructions
  • Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers
  • Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orderssimultaneously.

Material Handler

Shearers
Newport, AR
09.2019 - 03.2019
  • Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer
  • Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigatediscrepancies or adjust errors
  • Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or otherareas
  • Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance withsafety regulations.

Sales Associate

Walmart
Newport, AR
02.2017 - 02.2017
  • Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
  • Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
  • Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment
  • Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, andsecurity practices
  • Maintain records related to sales
  • Inventory stock and requisition new stock.

Crew Leader

Sonic Drive
Newport, AR
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures
  • Resolve customer complaints regarding food service
  • Control inventories of food, equipment, smallware, and liquor, and report shortages to designatedpersonnel
  • Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service, andcomplete disciplinary write-ups
  • Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards
  • Assign duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Newport High School
Newport, AR
05.2017

Skills

  • Data-Entry
  • Critical-Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Basic Troubleshooting
  • Order Picking
  • Food Service
  • Materials Handling
  • Packaging
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Pallet Jack
  • Food Preparation
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Planograms
  • Customer service
  • Sales
  • Merchandising
  • Load & Unload
  • Order Picker
  • Retail sales
  • Driving
  • Delivery driver experience
  • Basic attention to detail — Proficient
  • Call center customer service — Proficient
  • Warehouse associate — Highly Proficient
  • Security guard skills — Proficient
  • Executive Leadership
  • Financial Leadership
  • Industry Expertise
  • Business Management and Development
  • Operational Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Policy Development and Optimization
  • Market Trend Expertise
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Thrive Under Pressure
  • Innovative and Visionary
  • Balanced Work Ethic
  • People and Culture
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Mission and Vision
  • Adaptable and Flexible

Certification

TABC

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Side Hustles

Freelance Bartending/Mixologist

Rideshare Services

Marketer/Promoter

Timeline

CEO

OSSVending
10.2021 - Current

Order Filler

Sam's Club
08.2021 - 06.2022

Sales Associate

AutoZone
08.2020 - 09.2020

Processor

Peco
07.2020 - 09.2020

Rideshare

Doordash/Uber
01.2020 - Current

Material Handler

Shearers
09.2019 - 03.2019

Packer

Shearer's Foods, LLC
07.2019 - Current

Sales Associate

Walmart
02.2017 - 02.2017

Crew Leader

Sonic Drive
01.2016 - 05.2016

Crew Member

Sonic Drive
11.2014 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Newport High School

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