Matthew Raines
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Successful sales professional with 10+ years experience in large-scale food and retail environments.
Implement cost control measures to ensure operations remain within company targets. Maximize bottom-line performance through P&L, merchandising, staff management, loss control and inventory management initiatives.
Resourceful Supervisor trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, Sales Representative, Partner
Vida Juicery
Bakersfield, CA
02.2020 - Current
- Marketing, developing new clientele.
- Active in mental health and health care offices/hospitals.
- Involved with the bookkeeping and employee management.
- Active with community events, voluntarily or for profit.
- Farmers market, private event, private labeling, and delivery services.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
- Negotiated contracts between partners or vendors in order to obtain favorable terms for the company.
- Managed daily operations of the business including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, staffing, and customer service.
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and customers to ensure satisfaction with services provided.
Assistant to the Store Owner
Vida Vegan
Bakersfield, CA
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Managed building inventory
- Closely analyzed behavioral and employee skill development
- Dealt with any method of complaints or positive criticism
- Developed individual and unique staff relationships to better understand needs, requests, and expectations.
- Familiar with basic electrical or mechanical needs.
Apprentice Electrician
Martinez Electric
Bakersfield, CA
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Responded and fulfilled service requests
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Coordinated with utility companies for service connections and disconnections.
- Familiar with wide range of service vehicles of all sizes and makes.
- Performed electrical troubleshooting and repairs on commercial properties.
- Inspected, tested, and replaced faulty circuit breakers, switches, and outlets.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Communicated with clients regarding project progress, timelines, and costs.
- Advised management on issues of safety in continued equipment operation.
- Inspected electrical components to identify hazards, defects, or potential repairs in compliance with codes.
Food Service Worker
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Bakersfield, CA
01.2013 - 11.2017
- Coordinated efficient meal service for large events.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and safety.
- Nighttime supervision, employee training
- Shift lead
Education
Certification - Industrial Maintenance Technology
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA08-2018
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield Adventist Academy
Bakersfield, CA06-2015
Skills
- Schedule development
- Process Improvement
- Staff Management
- Operations management
- Behavioral management
- Addiction management
- Public speaking
- Marketing
- Substantial clientele development
- Inventory Control
- Industrial hygiene
- Inventory Oversight
- Training and mentoring
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Basic construction knowledge
- Basic computer skills learned through college
Timeline
Supervisor, Sales Representative, Partner
Vida Juicery
02.2020 - Current
Apprentice Electrician
Martinez Electric
03.2018 - 09.2019
Assistant to the Store Owner
Vida Vegan
01.2018 - 10.2019
Food Service Worker
SUBWAY®Restaurants
01.2013 - 11.2017
Certification - Industrial Maintenance Technology
San Joaquin Valley College
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield Adventist Academy