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James Holt

Peshastin,WA

Summary

Driven Cheesemonger with proven expertise in cheese knowledge and customer education, honed at Cheese Mongers Shop. Elevated product offerings and customer satisfaction through market research and a Level 1 Academy of Cheese certification. Excelled in creating memorable customer experiences by pairing cheeses with wines and beers, showcasing both hard and soft skills without relying on numerical data.

I came to washington in 2018 looking for a better way of life. Cheese in a since has saved my life and im looking for a place to grow that passion. my work environment is growing more toxic as time goes on and i can explain in person without any problem. i had a rough past so its hard to venture out and look for new opportunities without being scared. i came across this position on indeed and decided to give it a shot. the environment sounds perfect. my goal is to finish all four cheese levels and gain my united states cheese society certification,

i would like it very much if i could meet in person with the hiring manager or master cheese monger you currently have, to show my charcuterie boards, customer reviews on yelp and google, character references and to show im still working on my level two certification.

i currently work at pybus market in wenatchee and have ran this shop for two years. i have done the ordering , merchandising, charcuterie boards, paninis, all the cleaning and sanitazion along with providing the best experience i possibly could.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cheesemonger

Cheese Mongers Shop
07.2021 - Current
  • Maintained high standards of quality by regularly inspecting cheeses for freshness and proper storage conditions.
  • Expanded product offerings based on customer feedback and market research to meet changing demands within the specialty food sector.
  • Collaborated with fellow cheesemongers to share knowledge and continuously improve the team''s expertise.
  • Educated customers on cheese pairings with wines, beers, and other foods to enhance their overall experience.
  • created customer relationships based on quality cutomer service
  • Expanded my knowledge in charcutterie building expertise from my own research
  • obtained level 1 academy of cheese certification to ensure i could do the best for my customers

Cheese Monger

Cheesemongers Shop
07.2018 - 09.2019

basic cheese monger learning under older cheese mongers

Education

High School Diploma -

Okaw Valley
Bethany, IL
05-2009

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Sanitation practices
  • Product presentation
  • Merchandising
  • Customer education
  • Menu planning
  • Cheese Knowledge

Certification

  • Food Handler's Card – Various State-Specific Health Departments.
  • Servsafe

Timeline

Cheesemonger

Cheese Mongers Shop
07.2021 - Current

Cheese Monger

Cheesemongers Shop
07.2018 - 09.2019

High School Diploma -

Okaw Valley
James Holt