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Kelli Verwers

Ankeny,IA

Summary

Proven leader and efficient team player, adept in time management and heavy lifting, I significantly enhanced the customer experience at Cash Saver Grocery Store by optimizing stock organization and improving store appearance. Skilled in cross-training and decision-making, I excel in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting employer's expectations for productivity and safety.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Overnight Stocker

Cash Saver Grocery Store
  • Optimized backstock organization to streamline future retrieval processes.
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
  • Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
  • Unloaded shipments using dollies and pallet jacks.

Cook Shift Leader

Waveland Cafe
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
  • Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.

Cook

Bianchis Hilltop Restaurant
06.2024 - 12.2024

Enhanced dining experience through skillful food handling.

  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

Crew Member

McDonald's
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.

Education

GED -

Panorama
Panora, IA
08.2006

Skills

  • Stocking shelves
  • Stock rotation
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Product restocking
  • Heavy lifting
  • Maintaining safety
  • Stock replenishment
  • Label reading
  • Handheld scanner use
  • Stockroom maintenance
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Product inspection
  • Hand truck operation
  • Product rotation
  • FIFO stocking
  • Load sorting
  • Unloading merchandise
  • Barcode scanning
  • Stocking products
  • Cashier support
  • Endcap maintanence
  • Display organization
  • Cross-training
  • Pallet building
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Decision-making

Accomplishments

Survivor of involuntary displacement during the state wide shut down in Iowa regarding pandemic guidelines. Now affiliated with Joppa homeless outreach program as an advocate for those still struggling with involuntary displacement, and mental illness.

Timeline

Cook

Bianchis Hilltop Restaurant
06.2024 - 12.2024

Crew Member

McDonald's
01.2022 - 11.2022

Overnight Stocker

Cash Saver Grocery Store

Cook Shift Leader

Waveland Cafe

GED -

Panorama
Kelli Verwers