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Michael Almaraz

Skokie,IL

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Hardworking and punctual professional works in fast-paced, physically-demanding jobs while standing and moving for long hours. Physically fit and diligent with strong commitment to team and business success. Focused on exceeding productivity and service objectives every day.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Morning Stocker

Costco Wholesale Corp
Glenview, IL
12.2022 - Current
  • Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Worked closely with other departments within the store to fulfill customer orders.
  • Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
  • Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
  • Updated products with new pricing or temporary promotion signs to increase sales.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
  • Stocked merchandise onto store shelves according to company standards.
  • Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
  • Ensured product rotation to maintain freshness, checked expiration dates and removed outdated items.
  • Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
  • Practiced sanitation procedures by maintaining clean and neat work area.
  • Assessed food for freshness before stocking cases or rotating products.
  • Received daily shipments of fresh meat products from suppliers.
  • Cleaned equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, scales, wrapping machines.
  • Inspected labels on deli products to verify accuracy of pricing.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the deli area and equipment.
  • Scrubbed and polished counters to remove debris and food.
  • Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
  • Adhered to health and safety standards while preparing food.
  • Assisted bakery manager with coordinating product ordering, receiving, and stocking.
  • Minimized cross-contamination and infection risks by consistently following safe food handling procedures.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
  • Informed customers about current promotions such as discounts on certain products or services offered by the store.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to selling age-restricted items such as tobacco or alcohol.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
  • Processed returns and exchanges according to store policies.

Cage Cashier

Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Des Plaines, IL
Sep2021 - Dec2021
  • Counted and verified cash amounts at shift start and balanced funds prior to shift end or close.
  • Redeemed coins and tokens for cash at customer request.
  • Sold casino chips, tokens or tickets.
  • Used mircosoft spread sheet to record and report sales transaction information.
  • Answered questions regarding casino operations, policies and amenities.

Cashier

JCPenney
Niles, IL
Mar2021 - Jul2021
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Met high productivity standards in processing payments for customers.
  • Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.

Crew Member /Manager

Wendys Fast Food
Skokie, IL
Mar2020 - Dec2020
  • Planned out daily tasks and coordinated schedules to handle forecasted demand.
  • Coordinated necessary equipment and supplies to meet team requirements.
  • Maintained appropriate staffing levels by recruiting, hiring and training new team members.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.

Cart Attendant

Target
Niles, IL
Mar2019 - Jul2019
  • Organized carts in bay after returning from parking lot.
  • Engaged customers in friendly conversation, carefully handled bagged items, offered additional services and thanked customers for business.
  • Collected shopping carts and baskets from inside and outside store.
  • Kept entrances clean of debris or clutter, cleaned up spills throughout store, stocked shelves and cleaned restrooms and other surfaces.
  • Greeted guests and members upon arrival and departure, assisted customers and golf shop staff and addressed customer complaints or concerns.
  • Helped customers find stock, manned register as backup, bagged groceries and retrieved and replaced damaged items noticed at checkout.

Education

GED -

Niles West Highschool
Niles, IL
07.2017

Skills

  • Money security
  • Coin counting
  • Cash balancing
  • Communication
  • Training & Development
  • Team building
  • Inventory management
  • Product labeling
  • Cash handling
  • Food safety
  • Team collaboration
  • Sales promotion
  • Safety procedures
  • Heavy lifting
  • Warehouse safety

Education and Training

other

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Morning Stocker

Costco Wholesale Corp
12.2022 - Current

Cage Cashier

Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Sep2021 - Dec2021

Cashier

JCPenney
Mar2021 - Jul2021

Crew Member /Manager

Wendys Fast Food
Mar2020 - Dec2020

Cart Attendant

Target
Mar2019 - Jul2019

GED -

Niles West Highschool

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