James Dayog
Lowell,Massachusetts
Summary
Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim and protect customer greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting displays. Reliable employee seeking opening position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic planter eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Task and training in Skill. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in job required.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Caretaker
Work From Home Projects
Lowell, MA
01.2014 - Current
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Applied pest control substances to eradicate weeds and other pests affecting plant life.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Prep Cook, Cashier, and Team Lead
Jazzman's Cafe
Burlington, MA
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Cooked take-out orders per shift and securely packaged and labeled each order.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Maintained cash drawer of $300.00 or more per shift.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
Day/night Manager, Prep Cook , Cashier
Joe's Chicken Shack
Key West, FL
10.2010 - 03.2014
- Observed and monitored store's security cameras to reduce retail crimes.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Conducted nightly inventory management procedures to track sales and stock levels.
- Prepared nightly deposits by accurately counting cash, filling out deposit slips, and securing deposit in vault.
- Achieved financial objectives by preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures and analyzing variances.
- Reviewed audits and reconciled nightly sales transactions by balancing cash registers and reporting discrepancies.
- Created nightly shift task lists to assign duties to each employee.
- Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms.
- Organized shift meetings to communicate and resolve issues for night operations.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Restocked inventory on shelves by unpacking backroom boxes and filling empty space on shelves with appropriate items.
- Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Cooked take-out orders per shift and securely packaged and labeled each order.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained cash drawer of $200.00 or more per shift.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
Cashier/Sales Floor Associate
Ron Jon's Surf Shop
Key West, FL
05.2008 - 08.2011
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchanges.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
- Trained new associates on cash register operations, conducting customer transactions and balancing drawer.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Supported loss prevention goals by monitoring shopper behavior.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Opened and closed store independently and prepared nightly bank drop for manager.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln County High School
Stanford, KY1995
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Honest and Ethical
- Detail-Oriented
- Staff Supervision
- Work Organization and Prioritization
- Weeding and Grubbing
- Plant Selection and Care Advising
- Creative Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Garden Planning and Cultivation
- Performance Improvement
- Reliable and Dependable
- Topsoil Hauling and Spreading
- Goal Driven
Timeline
Plant Caretaker
Work From Home Projects
01.2014 - Current
Prep Cook, Cashier, and Team Lead
Jazzman's Cafe
01.2014 - 01.2021
Day/night Manager, Prep Cook , Cashier
Joe's Chicken Shack
10.2010 - 03.2014
Cashier/Sales Floor Associate
Ron Jon's Surf Shop
05.2008 - 08.2011
High School Diploma -
Lincoln County High School