Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Paul Smith

Overnight Stocker Associate
Tampa,FL

Summary

Strategic-thinking individual experienced in successfully engaging employees and encouraging each to reach highest potential. Offering pleasant personality with expertise developing employee performance goals. Proactive Department Manager with excellent time management skills to multi-task while working within deadlines and time constraints. Offering 7 years of hands-on experience in retail operations. Proficient in budgeting, inventory management and merchandising. Disciplined professional committed to driving sales goals and ensuring smooth functioning of Frozen department.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Manager

Walmart
Tampa, FL
08.2014 - Current
  • Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
  • Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement and overall sales set-up.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.

Cook

Crispers
Tampa, FL
06.2011 - 09.2019
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

Dishwasher

Sonny's Real Pit BBQ
Tampa, FL
05.2008 - 08.2008
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or other large items used often by kitchen staff.
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
  • Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
  • Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
  • Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean and properly sanitized.
  • Increased machine efficiency by scraping and pre-washing dishes.
  • Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars and supply cupboards.
  • Kept all dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards by Health Department.
  • Moved items from main storage areas to easily accessible small fridge, freezers and containers to support kitchen staff efficiency.
  • Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors and controls to meet or exceed health department standards.
  • Effectively scrubbed and scoured pots and pans using store recommended soap and any other effective products to remove burnt-on food.

Education

No Degree - Information Security

ITT Technical Institute - Indianapolis
Tampa, FL

High School Diploma -

Florala High School
Florala, AL
05.2010

Skills

  • Administration and Reporting
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Team Supervision
  • Work Planning and Organization
  • Sales Reporting
  • Performance Management
  • Customer Service
  • Retail Management
  • Employee Coaching and Motivation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Company Standards Enforcement
  • Vendor Management
  • POS Software
  • Workload Balancing
  • Inventory and Supply Management
  • POS Inventory System Operation
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Team Meetings
  • Directing Team Members
  • Safety and Security
  • Daily Task Assistance
  • End Cap Placement
  • Work Assignments
  • Effective Selling Techniques
  • Sales Planning and Implementation
  • Profit and Loss
  • Employee Relationships
  • Supervisory Abilities

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of at least 12-14 staff members
  • Achieved recognition by completing daily tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Department Manager

Walmart
08.2014 - Current

Cook

Crispers
06.2011 - 09.2019

Dishwasher

Sonny's Real Pit BBQ
05.2008 - 08.2008

No Degree - Information Security

ITT Technical Institute - Indianapolis

High School Diploma -

Florala High School
Paul SmithOvernight Stocker Associate