Katherine Knight
Newport,OR
Summary
Experienced seafood professional with strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Expertise in handling and preparing seafood, ensuring freshness and compliance with safety standards. Dependable team player, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently achieves results. Skills include inventory management, excellent customer service, and efficient task execution.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Seafood Associate
ChelseaRose Seafood
Newport, OR
04.2023 - Current
- Managed seafood inventory, ensuring freshness and quality standards were consistently met.
- Assisted customers with product selection, providing detailed information on seafood varieties and preparation methods.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to food safety regulations.
- Operated commercial seafood processing equipment, enhancing production efficiency.
- Trained new associates on best practices for handling and displaying seafood products.
- Conducted regular quality checks on incoming shipments, addressing any discrepancies promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak business hours.
- Enhanced product quality by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked seafood department.
- Handled customer inquiries professionally while resolving any issues or concerns related to their purchases promptly and courteously.
- Ensured food safety by adhering to proper storage, handling, and preparation guidelines for all seafood items.
- Contributed to teamwork by assisting colleagues with tasks such as cutting fish, preparing orders, and cleaning equipment.
- Increased sales by offering personalized recommendations to customers based on their preferences and needs.
- Prepared custom orders for clients efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and quality control standards.
- Cleaned, scraped, trimmed and filleted various seafood products.
Manager Retail Alpaca Shop
Newport Alpaca
Newport, OR
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient workflows and compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs, enhancing team performance and knowledge retention.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving product availability.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute marketing strategies, increasing brand awareness within local communities.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms to enhance cost efficiency and quality control.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
Corvallis High School
Corvallis, ORSkills
- Punctuality
- Fish identification
- Workplace safety
- Cooking methods
- Cleaning protocols
- Sanitation procedures
- Stock rotation
- Product presentation
- Seafood handling
- Temperature monitoring
- Seafood sourcing
- Manual labor experience
- Effective communication
- Seafood processing background
- Processing equipment operation
- Experience in seafood processing
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking and organization
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Order taking
- Packaging and labeling
- Inventory organization
- Self motivation
Timeline
Manager Retail Alpaca Shop
Newport Alpaca
10.2024 - 06.2025
Seafood Associate
ChelseaRose Seafood
04.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Corvallis High School