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Jared Russell

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Expeditor

Reserve Wine & Food
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in reducing food waste by closely monitoring portion sizes and ingredient usage.
  • Reduced order errors by maintaining clear, organized tickets for the cooking staff.
  • Provided support to culinary team during peak hours, expediting orders efficiently and accurately.
  • Maintained high food quality standards with frequent checks on prepared dishes before serving.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining communication between cooks and servers.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of current menu offerings, enabling effective communication with both kitchen staff and servers regarding dish details.
  • Managed special dietary requests with care, ensuring proper preparation and presentation of dishes for those customers.

Bartender

Peppino's Jenison
02.2020 - 08.2023
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.

Brand Ambassador

All Weather Seal
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
  • Generated leads for future business opportunities by collecting customer contact information during promotional events.
  • Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
  • Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
  • Conducted consumer surveys and analyzed purchasing trends.

Education

Computer Information Systems

Grand Rapids Community College
05.2025

Skills

  • Hardware installations
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • User Support
  • Technical Support
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Expeditor

Reserve Wine & Food
08.2023 - 05.2024

Brand Ambassador

All Weather Seal
09.2022 - 03.2023

Bartender

Peppino's Jenison
02.2020 - 08.2023

Computer Information Systems

Grand Rapids Community College
Jared Russell