James Zier
Herndon,VA
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Manager with in-depth experience consistently rising through ranks. Well-versed in sales, personnel management, accounting and inventory management. Dedicated to complete knowledge of company products and services for optimized customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
U-Haul International
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
Construction Subcontractor
Long Fence
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted with completion of large scale government and private projects in accordance to state and local restrictions
- Operated hand tools, power tools, ladders, and related equipment following safety procedures
- Maintained clean, safe, and sufficiently stocked work area with appropriate equipment and supplies
- Loaded and unloaded materials, machinery, and tools to distribute according to project plans
- Demolished, replaced, or constructed walls to remodel or modify modular buildings
- Used shovels and other equipment to dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact earth
- Utilized heavy machinery and equipment installation along with cranes and other heavy-duty machinery.
Lead Chef
Flying Food Group
09.2015 - 02.2019
- Established and delegated preventive maintenance tasks for kitchen equipment and appliance
- Safeguarded staff and patrons, verifying strict adherence to safety and sanitation regulations
- Monitored supply usage and portion control and contributed to establishing menu selling prices
- Kept recipe folders in good order and up to date for kitchen staff
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure employees followed standards and regulations
- Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
Lead Chef
GateGourmet
09.2009 - 09.2015
- Established and delegated preventive maintenance tasks for kitchen equipment and appliance
- Monitored supply usage and portion control and contributed to establishing menu selling prices
- Kept recipe folders in good order and up to date for kitchen staff
- Reduced waste and expenses using effective supply management, storing food and ingredients properly and rotating stock to prevent spoilage
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure employees followed standards and regulations
- Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Herndon High School
Herndon, VA06.2009
Skills
- Installations and maintenance
- Testing instruments
- Blueprints and schematics
- Store operations
- Cash auditing
- Supply management
- Stock management
- Sales expertise
- Customer experience
- Operations
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
U-Haul International
04.2022 - 11.2024
Construction Subcontractor
Long Fence
09.2020 - 01.2022
Lead Chef
Flying Food Group
09.2015 - 02.2019
Lead Chef
GateGourmet
09.2009 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Herndon High School
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