Raughston Garafola
Safeway
Vancouver,USA
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated US Army veteran with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. Proven ability to thrive in collaborative team environments while prioritizing responsibility, complemented by hands-on experience in manual labor and customer service. A versatile skill set highlights reliability and dependability as core strengths, ensuring consistent performance in any role. Currently based in Vancouver, WA, with plans to relocate to Tacoma, WA, in mid September.
Work History
Night Crew Stocker
8 Months- Stocked shelves efficiently to maintain product availability and enhance customer service.
- Supported store operations by unloading deliveries, organizing backroom storage areas, and maintaining proper rotation of products.
- Assisted in loss prevention by accurately accounting for damaged or expired products per company policy.
- Organized merchandise displays to enhance shopping experience and maximize sales potential.
Trim Carpenter
1 Year 9 Months- Trimmed & installed custom baseboards, shelving, and interior & exterior doors for both apartment complexes, as well as custom houses.
- Coordinated with project supervisors to adhere to installation schedules, ensuring timely project completion.
- Executed carpentry tasks using hand and power tools, achieving high precision in installations.
- Trained new crew members on carpentry techniques and safety practices, enhancing team skill level.
Combat Engineer
4 Years 4 Months- Operated various heavy equipment vehicles for route clearance operations, ensuring safe passage for ground forces.
- Managed critical equipment repair and maintenance, enhancing operational readiness for missions.
- Completed two domestic deployments for humanitarian efforts.
- Participated in training for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response.
- Ensured complete accountability of all assigned equipment.
- Trained junior engineers in field operations, building competencies and promoting effective teamwork.
Convenience Store Clerk
1 Year- Processed customer transactions efficiently while ensuring accurate cash handling.
- Maintained clean, organized, stocked store to enhance customer experience.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline checkout processes and ensure kitchen orders were processed efficiently.
- Addressed customer concerns to ensure a positive experience.
- Adjusted schedules and took on extra shifts to support staff coverage.
Education
High School Diploma
- Completed AP course in Psychology
- Completed multi-year courses in Culinary Arts & Criminal Justice
Skills
Warehouse operations
Inventory assessment
Loading and unloading
Safe food handling procedures
Sanitation practices
Warehouse safety
Storage organization
Team collaboration
Crew coordination
Customer service
Following directions
Dependable work ethic
Timeline
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12.2025 - CurrentRead More
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07.2019 - 11.2023Read More
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