John Garcia
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Clerk
Kroger
Houston, Texas
12.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisted customers with deli product selections and inquiries.
- Prepared and sliced meats, cheeses, and other deli items efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the deli counter and equipment.
- Stocked merchandise and ensured proper rotation of deli products.
- Collaborated with team members to meet customer demands during peak hours.
- Followed food safety standards to maintain quality and freshness of products.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas at the end of shift.
IBO
Amway
Houston, TX
02.2012 - 05.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Volunteer Firefighter
Hfd
Houston, Texas
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Responded to emergency calls and provided timely fire suppression support.
- Conducted thorough inspections of firefighting equipment for readiness and safety.
- Assisted in training new recruits on firefighting techniques and safety protocols.
- Participated in community outreach programs to educate residents about fire safety.
- Collaborated with team members during drills to improve response efficiency and coordination.
- Operated firefighting apparatus and tools during emergencies for effective incident management.
- Maintained detailed logs of incidents, equipment usage, and training activities for record-keeping.
- Engaged in physical fitness training to ensure readiness for demanding emergency situations.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses and other personnel associated with an incident.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
- Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
- Attended community events to provide information on fire safety awareness initiatives.
- Conducted public education programs about fire safety topics, such as smoke alarms and home escape plans.
- Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained records of incident reports, vehicle maintenance logs and call logs.
- Participated in post-emergency reviews with supervisors to discuss ways to improve future responses.
Education
Clear Creek
League City, TX06.2010
Skills
Product knowledge
Customer service
Inventory management
Time management
Cash handling
Merchandising
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Effective communication
Problem solving
Detail orientation
Training others
Safety compliance
Initiative
Product presentation
Verbal and written communication
Product merchandising
Product recommendations
Table setting
Inventory oversight
Honesty
Shrink control
Equipment safety
Loading and unloading
Inventory rotation
Organizational growth
Timeline
Deli Clerk
Kroger
12.2023 - 07.2025
Volunteer Firefighter
Hfd
04.2013 - 05.2014
IBO
Amway
02.2012 - 05.2025
Clear Creek