Joe Danka
Artist
Alpha,OH
Summary
I have a passion for my work and enjoy working. Please contact me for an interview to discuss the possibility of employment with your company. Currently I have been filling the role of a Deli Clerk with experience in customer service, food preparation and inventory management. Skilled in maintaining cleanliness and organization of deli area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Known for providing outstanding customer service while efficiently handling multiple tasks. Proven ability to contribute positively to team efforts, demonstrating consistent commitment to quality work.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deli Clerk
Safeway
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Worked collaboratively with other staff members to ensure efficient store operations during peak hours of business activity.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with customers and coworkers.
- Assisted customers with selecting products from the deli case or menu board.
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a polite demeanor.
- Adhered to health regulations regarding food handling and sanitation standards.
- Followed company recipes for preparing foods such as soups, salads, sandwiches.
- Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches. for customers' orders.
- Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
- Offered samples to promote and upsell specials.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Operated slicers and other equipment according to company guidelines to minimize accidents or injuries.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
- Informed customers of deli specials to increase profits.
- Provided customers with fresh product and correct portion size to minimize shrink.
- Responded to customer questions regarding product availability.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas at the end of shift.
- Ensured compliance with all local health department regulations regarding food preparation and storage procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of the deli area and equipment.
Nighttime Retail Associate
SAS Retail Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Moved & built displays, adjusting & redoing shelves throughout 7 different Albertsons/Safeways
- Conducted regular stock counts to verify accuracy of inventory records.
- Assisted with visual merchandising tasks including window dressing and floor changes.
- Maintained store appearance by stocking shelves, organizing merchandise displays, and cleaning counters.
- Participated in promotional activities such as setting up displays or distributing marketing materials.
- Assisted with special projects such as reorganizing the store layout or launching new products.
- Organized backroom storage areas for efficient access to merchandise.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales.
Traveling Residential Drywall Finisher
Greater Vancouver/ Portland
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained a clean job site at all times.
- Consulted with customers regarding their desired results for each project.
- Cleaned up after each job was completed including vacuuming floors and wiping down surfaces as necessary.
- Repaired damaged drywall by removing old material, cutting new pieces to size, installing them in place, applying joint compound, and sanding when necessary.
- Performed minor carpentry repairs as needed while performing drywalling duties.
- Installed corner beads and trim pieces prior to the application of texture coating.
- Removed excess materials from finished surfaces using scrapers, rasps, and sandpaper.
- Applied several layers of joint compound in order to create a smooth finish.
- Worked with other tradespeople such as electricians and plumbers during installation projects.
- Mixed texture coatings for application onto wallboard surfaces.
- Finished joints with taping knives, float coats, and sanding tools.
- Cut, fitted, and secured wallboard to metal or wooden studs.
- Demonstrated efficiency and dedication to quality by contributing to successfully completed jobs.
- Completed drywall finish work with exceptional quality and efficiency.
Journeyman Trade Show Carpenter
PNW Carpenters
Portland
01.2009 - 03.2021
- Installed, dismantled, ran freight, rigging, rolled carpet, & set drapes
- Worked on 20 shows in the North West
- Operated a forklift in freight, unloaded trucks, pre-staged, delivered to the floor site or freight elevator, and ran crates
- Rigged off a forklift setting up floor displays; rolled & cut carpet
- Received Qualified Tradeshow rating in 2012
Commercial Drywaller
01.2000 - 01.2021
- Framing, hanging, finishing, grid ceilings, doors & hardware on medical offices, retirement homes, churches, restaurants
Nighttime T I Drywall Carpenter
Portland
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Worked in all medical buildings for Providence Health and Services buildings throughout portland and surrounding areas for ServiceMaster.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Performed the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
Marine Carpenter
Lake Oswego
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Framed with steel & wood, decks & boat houses, worked in the water in a dry-suite
- Measured parts for accuracy with hand tools such as rulers or squares.
- Installed bulkheads, decking, flooring and ceiling panels according to blueprints.
- Assisted in the construction of a variety of large-scale projects including decks, docks, piers and ramps.
- Ensured that all tools were stored properly after use.
- Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
- Anchored and braced forms to complete precise joining.
Commercial Drywall Carpenter
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Framed and hung drywall grid ceilings and installed doors and hardware on big commercial projects such as schools hospitals and highrises.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
Scaffolding Worker
Sunbelt Rentals
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Loaded and drove a truck
- Built scaffolds on the exterior & interior of commercial buildings as well as stairways, water towers, statues & incinerators, smoke stacks & displays
- Can build tube and coupler scaffolds, system scaffolds, & built-up scaffolds using frames
Drywall Contractor
J&R
Oregon
01.1985 - 01.2000
- Drywalled custom homes and metal framed, hung & finished light commercial jobs
- In charge of training new employees who were new to the trade
- Ensured production was met and quality work was done
- Learned how to light gauge steel frame
- Became their best carpenter doing my own commercial projects from layout to hanging & finishing
Education
AA - building inspection
Chemeketa Community College
OR01.1987
Skills
- Drywall hanging & finishing
- Interior/exterior painting
- Tile setting
- Framing
- Scaffolding
- Forklift operation
- Commercial paper hanging
- Cabinet building & installation
- Customer service
- Product preparation
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Food handling
- Sanitation practices
- Equipment operation
- Preparing food items
- Order discrepancy reporting
- Food services
- Equipment safety
- Food preparation
- Product stocking and rotation
Certification
- Journeyman Production Drywall Carpenter, 01/01/198
- Qualified Tradeshow Rating, 01/01/12
- Journeyman Leadership Training, 01/01/12
- 1st Cook Food Service Sargeant US Army Reserves, 1993
Additional Information
True, True
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deli Clerk
Safeway
01.2024 - 01.2025
Nighttime Retail Associate
SAS Retail Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
Traveling Residential Drywall Finisher
01.2021 - 01.2023
Nighttime T I Drywall Carpenter
01.2016 - 01.2019
Marine Carpenter
01.2015 - 01.2017
Journeyman Trade Show Carpenter
PNW Carpenters
01.2009 - 03.2021
Commercial Drywall Carpenter
01.2007 - 01.2009
Scaffolding Worker
Sunbelt Rentals
01.2004 - 01.2007
Commercial Drywaller
01.2000 - 01.2021
Drywall Contractor
J&R
01.1985 - 01.2000
AA - building inspection
Chemeketa Community College
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