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John Runestad
Ames
Summary
To obtain a position with an accounting firm that allows me to learn from professionals and earn more responsibility and opportunities within that company.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Manager/Key Holder
Fareway Grocery
07.2021 - Current
- Complete a daily sales report tracking the prior day's performance.
- Utilize UPC batches to run sales reports and make ordering and merchandising decisions for sections all throughout the store.
- Verify invoices to ensure costs, quantities, and credits are correct.
- Conduct interviews, record and present information to my manager regarding the interviewee.
- Create and deliver deposits, count down drawers, and handle nightly office duties.
- Train and supervise produce staff for optimal performance and adherence to company policies.
- Create displays based on product information such as previous sales, margins, and differing price-points
- Reduce shrink through accurate ordering, marking down product, and bringing in venders that offer credit on out of date or damaged items.
- Implement effective merchandising techniques, leading to increased visibility of seasonal items and specialty products.
- Manage the store on delivery nights, set alarm, lock doors.
Shift Manager/Key Holder Furman Aquatic Center
City Of Ames Parks & Recreation
04.2017 - 12.2020
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Utilized Excel to organize all City of Ames lifeguards' personal/contact information for scheduling purposes.
- Completed the Lifeguard Instructor course qualifying me to teach the lifeguarding, first aid, and AED certification course.
- Created and mapped out daily schedules for covering all areas of the water and adhering to legal break requirements in rotation.
- De-escalated patron conflicts effectively and politely while contacting the police when necessary.
- Performed first aid on cuts and head injuries while awaiting first responders.
- Handled opening and closing procedures including chemical testing, cleaning, and locking up.
Shift Manager/Key Holder Ames Ice Arena
City Of Ames Parks & Recreation
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Operated the Zamboni to control the quality of the ice.
- Filled out incident reports regarding patron injuries and complications.
- Managed the Ice Arena social media pages, creating posts to market occurring events.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
- Handled closing and opening procedures.
- Utilized the POS system for all transactions.
Cleaner/Manual Laborer
NAI Electrical Contractors
04.2016 - 12.2023
- Worked every Sunday including holidays for over 7 years.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Completed JSA(Job Safety Analysis) forms for every shift to ensure personal protective equipment was used.
- Disarm and arm the security system at multiple office locations.
- Engraved identifying markers into power tools as a theft prevention measure.
- Fastened E-track to the walls and floors of trailers.
Education
Accounting
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IAIntuit Bookkeeping Certification - Bookkeeping
Intuit Academy
03-2025
Skills
- Microsoft Excel and VBA proficiency
- Highly Coachable
- Quickbooks Online proficiency
- Cost control/Shrink prevention
- Staff management
- Hiring and training
- Decision-making
- Customer service
Interests
Timeline
Department Manager/Key Holder
Fareway Grocery
07.2021 - Current
Shift Manager/Key Holder Ames Ice Arena
City Of Ames Parks & Recreation
07.2020 - 06.2021
Shift Manager/Key Holder Furman Aquatic Center
City Of Ames Parks & Recreation
04.2017 - 12.2020
Cleaner/Manual Laborer
NAI Electrical Contractors
04.2016 - 12.2023
Accounting
Des Moines Area Community College
Intuit Bookkeeping Certification - Bookkeeping
Intuit Academy
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