- Adventure Travel
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Road Trips
- Volunteer Work
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- Drawing and Painting
- Music
Joshua Turner
Boone,North Carolina
Summary
I am a motivated appalachian state student, pursuing experience in GIS, land stewardship, and natural resource conservation. Currently developing skills in mapping, spatial data analysis, and GIS software through coursework and hands-on projects. Strong work ethic with a passion for outdoor fieldwork, environmental stewardship, land planning and learning in professional settings. Reliable team player eager to apply technical skills while contributing to meaningful conservation efforts. I am dedicated worker and work well in collaboration with others.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Back of House Cook
Mellow Mushroom
Boone, NC
04.2021 - 03.2026
- Prepared and cooked menu items following recipes and safety guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
- Established high standards of cleanliness, consistently adhering to proper sanitation practices in all kitchen areas.
Back of House Cook
Slice of Life
Wilmington, NC
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted in training new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting shortages to management for timely replenishment.
- Implemented waste reduction practices, improving kitchen efficiency and sustainability efforts.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
Grocery Store Cashier
Harris Teeter Grocery Store
Hampstead, NC
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted customers with product inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Implemented best practices for handling returns and exchanges, reducing errors.
- Reduced wait times for customers with quick and accurate cash handling, resulting in higher customer retention rates.
- Processed various forms of payment securely, including cash, credit cards, checks, gift cards, and coupons; ensuring accuracy in all transactions.
- Communicated effectively with coworkers to foster strong teamwork within the cashier department.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12-2026
Associate of Arts - N/A
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC05-2023
High School Diploma -
E.A Laney High School
Wilmington, NC06-2019
Skills
- Kitchen sanitation
- Food preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Customer service
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Calm demeanor
- Focused and disciplined
Certification
CPR Certification
Ski Patrol Certification
Lifeguard training and certification
Interests
Timeline
Back of House Cook
Mellow Mushroom
04.2021 - 03.2026
Back of House Cook
Slice of Life
08.2019 - 03.2021
Grocery Store Cashier
Harris Teeter Grocery Store
05.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Appalachian State University
Associate of Arts - N/A
Cape Fear Community College
High School Diploma -
E.A Laney High School