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Work History
Education
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Additional Information
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Mark Verkerke

Retail/restaurant Manager
North Bergen,NJ

Summary

A decade of experience in management and culinary operations, concentrating on process improvement and financial management. Strong skills in POS and kiosk systems, with extensive knowledge of cannabis strains and concentrates. Expertise in rosin production, ready to deliver measurable results in the cannabis field. Authorized for employment in the US with any employer.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager/cook

Spot mix grill
03.2022 - 02.2025
  • Oversaw regular operations to achieve desired performance, quality, and service standards.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction via effective and timely complaint resolution.
  • Established strong connections with staff, contributing to an uplifting work environment.
  • Enhanced teamwork within workplace by motivating staff members to collaborate on multiple project tasks.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure on-time product delivery and resolve supply chain concerns.
  • Coordinated effective communication between employees and upper management through routine meetings and updates.
  • Facilitated professional development for junior staff members by delivering mentorship and support in their designated roles.
  • Facilitated customer engagement by assessing needs and keeping abreast of evolving consumer preferences.
  • Uphold clean, safe, and structured store environment to improve customer experience.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.

Assistant Manager

J Russo Catering L.L.C
04.2021 - 09.2024
  • Oversaw regular operations to achieve desired performance, quality, and service standards.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction via effective and timely complaint resolution.
  • Established strong connections with staff, contributing to an uplifting work environment.
  • Enhanced teamwork within workplace by motivating staff members to collaborate on multiple project tasks.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure on-time product delivery and resolve supply chain concerns.
  • Coordinated effective communication between employees and upper management through routine meetings and updates.
  • Facilitated professional development for junior staff members by delivering mentorship and support in their designated roles.
  • Facilitated customer engagement by assessing needs and keeping abreast of evolving consumer preferences.
  • Uphold clean, safe, and structured store environment to improve customer experience.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.

Education

High School Diploma - Business Administration And Management

Lyndhurst High-school
Lyndhurst, NJ
06.1994

Skills

Meat processing skills

cleanliness protocols

Packaging design

Financial transactions

Transaction processing

Effective communication

Customer support

Sales optimization solutions

Telephone communication

Additional Information

Along with being a cook comes responsibility,making sure team and spirit is up.now n.j is new to this however restaurant/dispensary same difference different product but same passion trust me

Additional Information

Im also a home cultivator I am 50 years old and am finally getting to pursue my first love cannabis unfortunately being from n.j I had to wait for legalization i know if given a chance I can be a tremendous acquisition for your dispensary.\n All I'm asking for is an interview and a face-to-face. So you can see the passion and love i have for this industry

Interests

Rosin pressing, making my own extracts bubble hash etc I also cook with cannabis

Timeline

General Manager/cook

Spot mix grill
03.2022 - 02.2025

Assistant Manager

J Russo Catering L.L.C
04.2021 - 09.2024

High School Diploma - Business Administration And Management

Lyndhurst High-school
Mark VerkerkeRetail/restaurant Manager