James Canton
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in seafood handling and workplace safety. Proven ability to maintain high food safety standards while providing excellent customer service and supporting team collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Seafood Clerk
Acme Markets, Inc
Pennsville, NJ
12.2024 - 04.2026
- Assisted customers in selecting fresh seafood, providing product knowledge and cooking suggestions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of seafood display cases to ensure product quality and attractiveness.
- Operated scales and packaging equipment for accurate pricing and presentation of products.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of seafood items to meet customer demand.
- Collaborated with team members to implement food safety protocols, enhancing compliance with health regulations.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices for seafood handling and customer service.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and concerns, fostering a positive shopping experience.
Night Crew Stocker
Ingles Supermarket
Spartanburg, SC
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Stocked shelves efficiently to ensure product availability for customers.
- Organized inventory storage areas for optimal space utilization and accessibility.
- Assisted in unloading delivery trucks, verifying shipment accuracy, and processing new stock.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to adhere to company safety and hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline stocking processes and minimize downtime.
- Monitored product expiration dates to reduce waste and ensure freshness for customers.
- Improved inventory accuracy by diligently tracking and updating stock levels during nightly restocking tasks.
- Facilitated smooth handover processes between day and night crews through clear communication regarding completed tasks or pending issues requiring attention.
- Maximized shelf space utilization by strategically organizing products based on sales data and customer preferences.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture by fostering teamwork, assisting fellow crew members when needed, and maintaining open communication lines.
Night Manager/Pool Technician
SeaScape Motel/Quality Inn
Ocean City, MD
04.2002 - 10.2022
- Managed night operations, ensuring guest satisfaction and security protocols were followed.
- Oversaw staff performance, providing mentorship and training to improve service quality.
- Implemented efficient check-in/check-out processes to enhance customer experience during peak hours.
- Monitored property safety standards, addressing issues promptly to maintain compliance and guest safety.
- Coordinated maintenance requests, ensuring timely resolution of guest concerns and operational disruptions.
- Resolved guest complaints effectively, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty to the establishment.
- Conducted nightly audits of financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and identifying discrepancies immediately.
- Prepared nightly deposits by accurately counting cash, filling out deposit slips and securing deposit in vault.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain satisfaction.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and professionally, coordinating with necessary personnel to ensure guest safety and minimal disruption to their stay.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Fish identification
- Knife handling
- Workplace safety
- Food safety
Timeline
Seafood Clerk
Acme Markets, Inc
12.2024 - 04.2026
Night Crew Stocker
Ingles Supermarket
01.2023 - 10.2023
Night Manager/Pool Technician
SeaScape Motel/Quality Inn
04.2002 - 10.2022