Lowell Ole West
Escondido,CA
Summary
My background and strength is in giving great customer service. My education has taught me that working with people is my greatest reward. I have spent my entire career serving and leading people.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dish Washer
Copper Kings
925 W. San Marcos Blvd
01.2024 - Current
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors, and controls to meet or exceed health department standards.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Reduced dish breakage by carefully handling delicate items during the washing process.
Warehouse Manager
Java Tech Pros
1197 Sunbright Drive
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Developed safety programs to protect workers and reduce injuries.
- Boosted customer satisfaction through timely order fulfillment and accurate inventory tracking.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations through regular inspections, staff training, and policy updates.
Assistant Store Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
149 S Las Poas Road
04.2013 - 08.2021
- Maintained excellent vendor relationships which facilitated smooth supply chain operations enabling better inventory control.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO06.2009
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Long Beach, CA06.1975
Skills
- Event Setup
- Receiving and Storing Supplies
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Equipment Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Energy conservation
- ServSafe Food Manager
- Punctuality
- Organizational strengths
- Sorting and Recycling
- ServeSafe Manager
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Heavy Lifting
Timeline
Dish Washer
Copper Kings
01.2024 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Java Tech Pros
09.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
04.2013 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
University of Northern Colorado
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School