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Jordan Burkett

Portland,OR

Summary

Driven Sales Associate with comprehensive experience in customer engagement, product knowledge, and inventory management. Display strong interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to handle customer complaints effectively. Demonstrated success in fostering customer relationships, growing sales revenues and contributing positively to team dynamics.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Stereo King
Portland, Oregon
01.2012 - 12.2018
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.

Restaurant Waiter

Olive Garden
Portland, OR
01.2007 - 02.2008
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
  • Informed customers about specials, upselling additional food and drink items.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Collected tickets and followed proper cash-handling procedures.

Server/Line Cook/Table Busser/Dishwasher

Elmer's Pancake House
Portland, Oregon
06.2000 - 12.2006
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Cleared tables to maintain high turnover rate and minimize wait times.
  • Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.

Education

High School Diploma -

Reynolds High Scool
Troutdale, OR
06-2005

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Adapt to diverse groups
  • Positive and professional
  • Goal oriented

Timeline

Sales Associate

Stereo King
01.2012 - 12.2018

Restaurant Waiter

Olive Garden
01.2007 - 02.2008

Server/Line Cook/Table Busser/Dishwasher

Elmer's Pancake House
06.2000 - 12.2006

High School Diploma -

Reynolds High Scool

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Mt. Hood Community College
Jordan Burkett