John Cross
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. I have strong work ethic, adaptability, and great interpersonal skills. I work effectively unsupervised and quickly learn new skills.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Proprietor
Sugar Leaf Health and Beauty
Phoenix, AZ
04.2010 - 10.2018
- Developed marketing strategies to promote new health and beauty offerings.
- Managed daily operations of health and beauty products retail environment.
- Maintained inventory levels to support product availability for customers.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality health and beauty products.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to increase sales and profits.
- Implemented operational procedures to streamline store efficiency and workflow.
- Identified new markets for products and services to expand customer base.
- Kept building areas organized and functional to promote business productivity and deliver professional appeal to customers.
Sole Proprietor
One Body One Mind Botanicals
Phoenix, AZ
04.2018 - Current
- Complete day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritize and organize tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identify needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Focus on business growth and profits
- Provide excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Help educate customers on products to help them identify products that suit their needs
- Approach customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Research and product development
Canvassing / Petition Worker
Petition Partners
Phoenix, AZ
04.2026 - 06.2026
- Assisted in processing petitions and maintaining accurate records.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues to enhance team coordination efforts.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of machinery.
- Organized work area at end of shift to ensure it is ready for next day's production run.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completed tasks.
- Established professional working relationships with staff from various levels.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries, resolving complaints, and addressing issues in a timely manner.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures for all machines used in the facility.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve issues during manufacturing operations.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery to load and unload materials.
- Assisted with installing new products or systems according to manufacturer specifications.
- Inspected outgoing shipments for accuracy before dispatching from warehouse.
- Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
- Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints.
- Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
- Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
- Organized materials and supplies for efficient workflow and operations.
- Delivered messages and ran errands.
- Copied, sorted and filed records of office activities and business transactions.
- Computed, recorded and proofread data or reports.
- Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents.
- Collected and entered payment data into system, maintaining complete confidentiality and accuracy.
- Opened, sorted and routed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
- Completed and mailed contracts, invoices or checks.
- Supported client interactions by answering inquiries and providing information.
- Developed organizational filing systems for confidential customer records and reports.
- Sorted and distributed incoming mail, dispersing to appropriate departments and personnel.
- Monitored office supply stock levels and placed timely orders for replenishment.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in the work environment at all times.
- Inventoried and ordered materials, supplies and services.
- Trained staff members to perform work activities and use computer applications.
- Collected, counted and disbursed money to complete basic bookkeeping and banking transactions.
- Scheduled meetings and coordinated materials to be distributed to attendees.
- Troubleshot office equipment, computer hardware and software issues.
- Coordinated office activities to streamline operations and promote compliance with organizational policies.
- Monitored and directed work of lower-level clerks.
- Prepared meeting agendas, attended meetings and recorded and transcribed minutes.
- Identified issues and utilized emotional intelligence and diplomatic communication to defuse.
- Processed and prepared business or government forms and expense reports.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for office personnel.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and accommodations for staff members.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge base.
20+ Years in the restaurant industry
Various employers
Phoenix, Arizona
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Upsold products to maximize store profits.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Collected signatures from registered voters
- Explained in detail what he petition pertained to ,so the could make an informed decision
- Completed and exceeded my target goals daily
Timeline
Canvassing / Petition Worker
Petition Partners
04.2026 - 06.2026
Sole Proprietor
One Body One Mind Botanicals
04.2018 - Current
Proprietor
Sugar Leaf Health and Beauty
04.2010 - 10.2018
20+ Years in the restaurant industry
Various employers
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College