Matt Ekedahl
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Interested in working in an inclusive environment in the health and wellness space. Energized and experienced under pressure. The ideal person to be working with others and getting projects completed efficiently and of high quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supplement Sales /Cashier Team Lead
Country Sun Natural Foods
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Sold supplements and explained benefits to customers
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Food Server/Barista
Fit Bar Superfood Cafe
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Sold supplements and other health related products
- Responsible for opening and closing cafe
- Ordered inventory
- Kept track of income
- Trained new employees.
Food Server/Shift Lead
Bare
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Worked with customers to find the best bowl that met their health needs
- Responsible for catering services
- Provided insight into developing new plant-based recipes
- Responsible for opening and closing the store including the counting of each day's revenue
- Managed store/customer-related issues
- Trained new employees
Assistant Chef and Food Preparer, Junior Chef
Stars
12.2018 - 02.2019
- Taught cooking classes at Elementary schools
- Prepped food before classes
- Helped kids create positive social skills through cooking.
Student Volunteer and Art Instructor
Reikes Center
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Art classes on Saturdays for low-income youth
- Cooked and grilled for staff and clients on the weekends
- Responsible for cleaning all workout equipment
- Worked with paraplegic athletes helping them get the athletic training they need
- Provided tours of the facility to potential donors and clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of California, Berkeley
05.2024
High School Diploma -
Mid-Peninsula High School
06.2018
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Google Docs
- Communication
- Identified as highly skilled in Customer Service
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Certified in Food Safety, ServSafe
- Extremely knowledgeable about supplements and their benefits
Certification
- Certified in Food Safety, ServSafe
- Certified cannabis budtender through Oaksterdam University
Timeline
Supplement Sales /Cashier Team Lead
Country Sun Natural Foods
12.2021 - 06.2022
Food Server/Barista
Fit Bar Superfood Cafe
09.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant Chef and Food Preparer, Junior Chef
Stars
12.2018 - 02.2019
Food Server/Shift Lead
Bare
08.2017 - 07.2019
Student Volunteer and Art Instructor
Reikes Center
09.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of California, Berkeley
High School Diploma -
Mid-Peninsula High School
- Certified in Food Safety, ServSafe
- Certified cannabis budtender through Oaksterdam University
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