Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

James Demblewski

Tampa,FL

Summary

Highly adaptable team leader with excellent background of quick and effective performance. Has been responsible for numerous high-value projects, entrusted with logistics and team coordination. Highly experienced in performing quality inspections and machinery operations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

Outfront Merchandising
11.2020 - Current
  • Managed a team of up to 30 people in order to complete remodels of stores for various different retailers across the country.
  • Devised plans and processes for completing projects and coached employees to complete said plans.
  • Directly communicated to corporate members of different retailers and informed them of the status of the projects.
  • Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements.
  • Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training and development.
  • Traveled nearly weekly to different locations around the U.S.


Cook/Crew Trainer

Darden Restaurants
05.2019 - 11.2020
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Stocked, cooked, and displayed food for hundreds of guests everyday.
  • Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
  • Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges.
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.

Manager/Barista Manager

Dunkin' Donuts
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Lead a crew of 3-8 team members in running the restaurant, looking over the store and all priorities associated with it.
  • Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures, including setting up registers and checking products.
  • Inventoried materials on weekly basis to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining highly accurate and current records.
  • Learned every menu preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet all customer needs.
  • Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.

Stocker

Fanatics
02.2017 - 09.2017
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds.
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
  • Prepared merchandise for transfer to shelves by removing packing materials and applying identifying codes, such as price or inventory control numbers.
  • Maintained well-organized restocking areas to avoid blocking aisles or creating safety hazards.

Education

Working On Bacherlor's - Marine Biology

University Of South Florida
Tampa, FL
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Sunlake High School
Land O' Lakes, FL
04.2017

Skills

  • Technique Optimization
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Group Management
  • Superior Work Ethic
  • Measurement and Calculation Accuracy
  • Code Compliance
  • Safety Compliance
  • Blueprints and Specifications
  • Forklift Driving
  • Flexibility

Timeline

Team Lead

Outfront Merchandising
11.2020 - Current

Cook/Crew Trainer

Darden Restaurants
05.2019 - 11.2020

Manager/Barista Manager

Dunkin' Donuts
09.2017 - 05.2019

Stocker

Fanatics
02.2017 - 09.2017

Working On Bacherlor's - Marine Biology

University Of South Florida

High School Diploma -

Sunlake High School
James Demblewski