Customer-savvy accustomed to demanding work with little downtime. Dedicated team player with demonstrated training and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Ridgeview Golf Course
Kalamazoo, MI
05.2005 - Current
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift.
Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Office Cleaner
Vlachos & Vlachos Attorney's
Kalamazoo, MI
02.1995 - Current
Cleaned, stocked and sanitized restrooms inspected to deliver guests immaculate, safe environments that reflected well on employer.
Projected friendly and positive image in interaction with employees and guests and built trusting and supportive relationships with other team members.
Maintained cleaning equipment, performed minor repairs and communicated with management regarding specific needs for new equipment.
Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
Cleaned desks, office equipment, walls, files, ledges and countertops by dusting surfaces.
Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
Event Staff Member
Life Story Funeral Home
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2018 - 03.2020
Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.
Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas and organized supplies.
Provided general cleaning of venue spaces before, during and after events.
Optimized guest satisfaction with food and beverages by quickly addressing requests and complaints.
Cashier,Scan Coordinator,Stocker
Harding's Friendly Market
Oshtemo, MI
03.2000 - 03.2006
Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
Collaborated with backroom and receiving team, working night shifts to support inventory fulfillment goals.
Maintained inventory and ordered new supplies to meet expected needs.
Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.
Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Removed debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
Maintained effective team member communication.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Created balanced pallets to support efficient and safe sales floor replenishment.
Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
Changed sales floor signs to show current pricing and support product promotions.
Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
Department Manager
Meijer Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI
09.1980 - 03.1990
Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping employees to independently meet customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mattawan High School
Mattawan, MI
06.1978
Skills
Cash Handling and Management
Responsible Serving
Changing Beer Kegs
Anticipating Guest Needs
Outstanding Customer Service
Accuracy and Efficiency
Sanitation Practices
Customer Care
I am very dependable and hard working
I am committed to working shifts needed and always being on time or early and ready to work. I give 100 percent every time I work the whole shift. I will clean or whatever is needed by the company.