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Work History
Education
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Awards and Citations
Awards and Citations
SalesAssociate

John Warmath

El Paso,TX

Summary

Experienced Sales Assistant with expertise in store opening and closing procedures, money handling and merchandising. Manages sales tasks with efficiency and accuracy. Proficient in monitoring security and serving diverse customer needs. Friendly Retail Sales Associate Cashier eager to form relationships with return customers and support continual patronage. Adept provider of accurate and rapid answers to product and service queries. Committed to positively impacting sales and revenue through beneficial customer interactions and memorable service. Committed and hardworking cashier with experience processing transactions and assisting customers. Dedicated to resolving issues, answering customer questions and ringing up customers. Creative problem-solver versed in customer service. Efficiently maintains transaction records, handles monies and updates accounts. Active listener with talent for guiding customers to appropriate products. Responsible Cashier proficient in handling money, restocking merchandise and helping customers locate products. History of keeping work areas clean, neat and professionally arranged. Good listening skills combined with attentive and detail-oriented nature.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

7-Eleven
El Paso, TX
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards and receipts to customers.
  • Greeted customers, offered assistance in finding requested items and carried merchandise to checkout line.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.

Instructor

Cubic Corporation
McGregor Base Camp, United States
04.2008 - 07.2012
  • Instruct U.S Military personnel on use of various equipment and procedures in preparation of deployment to the Middle East.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
  • Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
  • Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.

EMT

Otero County Prison Facility
Chaparral, New Mexico
03.2006 - 11.2007
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Assist RN in performing sick call for detainees awaiting trial/sentencing to include: performing intake processing; dispensing medications; wound care; and updating medical records.
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
  • Prioritized medical procedures based on severity of concern and available resources.
  • Evaluated injured or ill persons to determine nature and extent of concerns.

Combat Medic Specialist

U.S. Army National Guard-Oregon State
La Grande, Oregon
11.1999 - 02.2006
  • Assist PA and MD in treatment of U.S Military personnel with: sick call; dispensing medications; wound care; administering vaccinations; teaching CPR, First Aid, and other life saving techniques; making out daily reports; and updating medical records.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological agents and safely administered medications in stressful field settings.
  • Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
  • Completed patient care reports and checklists of daily duties per established military practices, guidelines and regulations.
  • Kept combat zone work environments as clean and organized as possible and maintained unit in constant state of readiness.
  • Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
  • Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
  • Worked as crisis team member and clearly communicated with other health care members to best care for patients with diverse military wounds.
  • Delivered emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on combat battlefields.
  • Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments.
  • Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
  • Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
  • Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
  • Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
  • Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
  • Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
  • Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
  • Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
  • Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital settings.


Cook

U.S. Air Force
Little Rock AFB, Arkansas
10.1994 - 10.1997
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Tasted, smelled and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Inspected appliances, commercial fryers and ovens to verify proper working order.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
  • Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
  • Checked meat temperatures prior to plating and serving dishes, upholding strict standards for food safety and preparation.

Education

Associate Degree - English

El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX
08.2018

Skills

  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel
  • Cash register operation
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Professional demeanor
  • Relationship building
  • Adapt to diverse groups
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Cash Handling
  • Dining area maintenance

Timeline

Sales Associate

7-Eleven
10.2021 - 06.2022

Instructor

Cubic Corporation
04.2008 - 07.2012

EMT

Otero County Prison Facility
03.2006 - 11.2007

Combat Medic Specialist

U.S. Army National Guard-Oregon State
11.1999 - 02.2006

Cook

U.S. Air Force
10.1994 - 10.1997

Associate Degree - English

El Paso Community College

Awards and Citations

  • Citations include: National Defense Service Medal (2); Army Service Ribbon; Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2); Armed Forces Reserve Medal W/M Device; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terror Service Medal; Overseas Service Ribbon; Army Good Conduct Medal; Oregon National Guard Faithful Service Ribbon-1/1 W/M Device; Air Force Training Ribbon; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; Order of the Spur Golden Spurs; Combat Medic Certificate of Achievement; and Certificate of Combat.

Awards and Citations

  • Citations include: National Defense Service Medal (2); Army Service Ribbon; Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2); Armed Forces Reserve Medal W/M Device; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terror Service Medal; Overseas Service Ribbon; Army Good Conduct Medal; Oregon National Guard Faithful Service Ribbon-1/1 W/M Device; Air Force Training Ribbon; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; Order of the Spur Golden Spurs; Combat Medic Certificate of Achievement; and Certificate of Combat.
John Warmath