Joseph Bruce
St. Louis,Missouri
Summary
Devoted, goal-oriented professional with a track record of accountability and concentration. With a strong work ethic, I constantly show that I'm committed to doing things to the highest quality possible. I am skilled at setting priorities, sticking to schedules, and giving each project my full attention. I work well in fast-paced situations and am well-known for my ability to remain focused and organized under duress. I work well in a team environment because of my excellent communication abilities and cooperative demeanor. I have a strong desire to keep learning and growing, and I'm dedicated to achieving excellence in anything I do.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Busser
Three Kings
St. Louis, Missouri
06.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers to seat patrons at tables according to availability and customer preferences.
- Communicated with kitchen staff regarding any special orders or requests from guests.
- Handled cash payments accurately following established procedures.
- Assisted servers by refilling beverages, clearing dishes, carrying trays and delivering food items to the table.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Swept and mopped front-of-house and back-of-house floors using various tools.
- Cleared tables to maintain high turnover rate and minimize wait times.
- Swept floors and removed garbage from dining area.
- Removed trays and stacked dishes for return to kitchen after finished meals.
- Cleaned spills immediately using appropriate cleaning solutions ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Cleared, cleaned and sanitized booth and chair cushions and tables.
- Provided assistance to other employees when needed during peak business hours.
Child Care
Self-Employed
St. Louis, Missouri
03.2023 - Current
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Helped with mealtime preparation including setting tables, serving meals, washing dishes.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Lawn Mower
Self-Employed
St. Louis, Missouri
11.2021 - Current
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
- Edged lawns and flowerbeds using gas-powered and rotary edging tools.
- Operated riding and push-type lawn mowers to cut grass on residential properties.
- Cultivated positive relationships with homeowners to promote continued business.
- Cut yards into patterned diagonals to match customers' requests.
- Raked and removed leaves, blowing debris from sidewalk and parking areas.
- Checked fuel levels before beginning jobs and refilled when necessary.
- Adjusted cutting heights on riding and push-type lawn mowers according to customer's preferences.
- Cut grass, trimmed trees and bushes and blew clippings off pavement.
Retail Sales Associate
Dicks Sporing Goods
St. Louis, Missouri
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Processed returned merchandise according to company policies.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Assessed customer product needs and interests in order to best recommend suitable items.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items and offer store credit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lindbergh High School
Missouri05-2024
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Emotional Support
- Effective Listening
- Behavioral Analysis
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Critical Thinking
Affiliations
- Saint Louis Boxing Club
- Club Fitness
- Future Business Leader of America
Timeline
Restaurant Busser
Three Kings
06.2023 - Current
Child Care
Self-Employed
03.2023 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Dicks Sporing Goods
08.2022 - 10.2022
Lawn Mower
Self-Employed
11.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lindbergh High School