Justin Blankinship
Summary
Hard working individual with experience using many different tools and measurement devices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Department Manager
Albertsons
Cheyenne, WY
07.2022 - Current
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest quality and freshest meat products were available.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Maintained compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations through diligent record-keeping and regular staff training.
- Conducted regular inspections of department equipment, ensuring proper maintenance for optimal performance levels was reached.
- Ensured accurate pricing of all meat items by regularly updating price tags and signage as needed.
- Managed budgets for labor costs, inventory control, and ordering supplies while maintaining desired profit margins.
Meat Cutter
Sam's Club
Garden City, KS
10.2017 - 07.2022
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
Express Service Technician
Scholfield Honda
Wichita, KS
05.2014 - 07.2017
- Leveraged diagnostic tools and special service equipment to test components and systems.
- Streamlined service processes for improved work efficiency and reduced vehicle downtime.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, and filter replacements with precision and care.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient express services.
- Assisted in training new technicians, sharing expertise and best practices for efficient work performance.
- Conducted multi-point inspections of customer vehicles to identify needed maintenance services and repairs.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all services performed, maintaining comprehensive records for future reference.
- Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Assistant Meat Department Manager
Dillons Grocery Store
Augusta, KS
10.2008 - 05.2014
- Maintained a clean and sanitized work area, adhering to strict food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Implemented creative merchandising displays that attracted customers'' attention, boosting sales opportunities within the department.
- Reduced waste and improved profitability by implementing proper storage techniques for perishable items.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and assisting with meat selection.
- Ensured optimal staffing levels by creating weekly schedules and adjusting as needed based on business demands.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop promotional strategies, driving sales in the meat department.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KSAssociate of Arts -
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KSSkills
- Cutting techniques
- Staff leadership
- Schedule management
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
- Hand and power tools
- Vehicle inspections
- Electrical experience
Certification
Certificate in Automotive Technology
Timeline
Meat Department Manager
Albertsons
07.2022 - Current
Meat Cutter
Sam's Club
10.2017 - 07.2022
Express Service Technician
Scholfield Honda
05.2014 - 07.2017
Assistant Meat Department Manager
Dillons Grocery Store
10.2008 - 05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Butler Community College
Associate of Arts -
Butler Community College