Kentaries Jefferson
Galveston,TX
Summary
Seeking a career position that will benefit from my strong work ethic, dependability, and interpersonal skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Family Dollar
Galveston, Texas
10.2024 - 09.2026
- Managed Family Dollar store operations, including opening, closing, and daily cash handling.
- Supervised sales associates, assigned tasks, and coached customer service standards.
- Executed Family Dollar merchandising plans and maintained accurate planogram displays.
- Monitored inventory levels, replenished merchandise, and organized stockroom flow.
- Resolved customer concerns, supported checkout lines, and maintained service quality.
- Processed register transactions, balanced drawers, and secured daily deposits.
- Enforced safety, loss prevention, and compliance policies throughout store shifts.
Steward
San Luis Hotel
Galveston, Texas
08.2024 - 07.2026
- Maintained cleanliness of hardwood, tile, and carpeted surfaces using industrial machines, ensuring a hygienic environment.
- Restocked clean supplies for cooks, servers, and banquet staff throughout shifts.
- Restocked clean supplies for cooks and servers during shifts. for cooks, servers, and banquet staff throughout shifts.
- Collected and organized dirty service ware from restaurant, lounge, and banquet areas, facilitating timely dishwashing and service.
Forklift Operator
ABW Logistics
Irving, TX
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Moved heavy materials across warehouses, factories, and construction sites to ensure timely project completion.
- Operated forklift to move pallets across ABW Logistics warehouse and dock areas.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers following ABW Logistics shipping and receiving procedures.
- Inspected forklift equipment before shifts and reported safety concerns.
Cook Supervisor, prep cook, dishwasher, steward
Tropicana Casino And Resort
Greenville, Ms
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Supervised kitchen staff across Tropicana Casino And Resort food service shifts.
- Trained cooks on kitchen safety, sanitation, and recipe standards.
- Coordinated prep schedules with chefs and dining room teams.
- Enforced cleanliness standards throughout Tropicana Casino And Resort kitchens.
- Assisted with inventory checks and supply requests for kitchen production.
- Ensured that all food products were stored correctly at appropriate temperatures according to health department standards.
- Collaborated with chefs and other team members on ideas for special events or promotions related to the restaurant's offerings.
- Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Harlow's Casino
Greenville, MS
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Prepared food and maintained cleanliness of buffet area to enhance dining experience
- Cleaned dishes in kitchen to maintain hygiene standards
- Operated commercial dish machines for Harlow's Casino kitchen service ware
- Scraped food residue from plates, pans, and utensils
- Sanitized dishes, trays, and cooking tools to health standards
Forklift Operator/Warehouse
Lowe's
Greenville, MS
05.2015 - 02.2019
- Moved heavy materials across warehouses, factories, and construction sites to support efficient operations.
- Operated forklift in Lowe's distribution center to move palletized home improvement inventory.
- Loaded trailers with lumber, tile, and appliances for Lowe's outbound shipments.
- Unloaded incoming freight and routed merchandise to proper storage areas.
Unloader/Stocker
Dollar Tree
Greenville, MS
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Unloaded delivery trucks efficiently at loading dock. and made sure every item was put on the right pallet and in the correct area
- Unloaded trailers with Dollar Tree merchandise at dock receiving areas.
- Sorted freight by store destination and product category.
- Stacked cartons on pallets for warehouse transfer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenville-Weston High School
Greenville, MSSkills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Materials Handling
- Order selection
- Loading and unloading
- Freight handling
- Pallet Jack
- RF Scanner
- Forklift
- Order Picker
- Process Improvement
- Staff Training
- Customer Engagement
- Packaging
Certification
Forklift Certification
Timeline
Manager
Family Dollar
10.2024 - 09.2026
Steward
San Luis Hotel
08.2024 - 07.2026
Forklift Operator
ABW Logistics
10.2020 - 02.2023
Cook Supervisor, prep cook, dishwasher, steward
Tropicana Casino And Resort
01.2019 - 07.2022
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Harlow's Casino
02.2018 - 10.2020
Unloader/Stocker
Dollar Tree
05.2016 - 02.2018
Forklift Operator/Warehouse
Lowe's
05.2015 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Greenville-Weston High School