Samuel Battle
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Driven Merchandising Professional experienced in attracting loyal customers through personalized service and customized sales approaches. Motivated Shift Leader committed to helping team members meet objectives through compassionate leadership and effective training. Resourceful operational problem-solver skilled at balancing customer, company, and employee needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor Associate
MANdroid flooring
Cleveland, Tennessee
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted in unloading trucks, ensuring prompt availability of materials for flooring installations.
- Operated tools and equipment to facilitate efficient flooring installations and repairs.
- Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions using hand tools, dies and special equipment.
- Utilized specific chemicals and tools to conduct repairs on defective flooring items, ensuring quality restoration.
- Adhered to all safety regulations when handling products and equipment.
- Cleaned work areas regularly including sweeping floors and emptying trash bins.
- Collaborated with installation teams to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Demonstrated calmness while employing interpersonal skills to effectively mediate and resolve team conflicts.
Shift Leader
Racetrac Gas Station
Cleveland, Tennessee
12.2022 - 03.2026
- Supervised team operations during busy shifts to ensure efficient service.
- Trained new employees on customer service standards and operational procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated timely restocking of supplies to maintain service continuity.
- Processed cash register transactions and ensured accurate reconciliation of receipts at shift end.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated restocking of supplies as needed.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure secure working environment for staff and customers.
- Conducted daily equipment checks to ensure functionality and safety compliance.
- Verified that cash drawers contained correct amounts of money during opening and closing shifts.
Front Line Back Cook
Hardees Fast Food
Cleveland, TN
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Prepared and cooked food items according to established recipes and standards.
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes and menu specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations during shifts.
- Assisted in training new staff on food preparation procedures and safety practices.
- Operated kitchen appliances safely and efficiently throughout the shift.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management promptly.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling.
- Followed company guidelines for safe food handling procedures at all times.
Education
Bradley Central High School
Cleveland, TNSkills
- Flooring installation
- Tool operation and maintenance
- Material fabrication
- Safety compliance
- Chemical application
- Quality control
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Workplace safety
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Item location assistance
- Trim work
- Quality-conscious
- Excellent work ethic
- Results-driven
- Surface preparation
- Hardwood refinishing
- Proper tool usage
- Confident and positive attitude
- Safety protocol adherence
- Attentive to detail
- Surface repair capabilities
- Safety protocol
- Touch-up painting
- Work area cleanliness
- Hand tool use
- Teamwork
- Safety procedures
- Time management abilities
- Detail-oriented approach
- Electrostatic painting experience
- Continuous improvement
- Attention to detail
- Process optimization
- Team collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Operation Monitoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Collaboration skills
- Guest service
- Knowledge sharing
- Decision-making capacity
- Customer service focus
- Conflict management
- Rules enforcement
- Productivity monitoring
- Operations monitoring
- Work delegation
- Staff development
- Performance improvement
- Shift leadership
- Staff supervision
- Employee evaluation
- Daily reporting
- Coaching and mentoring
- Crew coordination
- Positive attitude
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic thinking
- Quality inspections
- Policy enforcement
- Creative problem solving
- Training assistance
- Staff engagement
- POS system operation
- Cash handling
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Professional appearance
- Security procedures adherence
- Policy and procedure enforcement
- Assigning work
- Follow-up procedures
- Sales reporting
- Goal setting and tracking
- Quality repair
- Material handling
- Flooring repairs
Timeline
Floor Associate
MANdroid flooring
03.2026 - Current
Shift Leader
Racetrac Gas Station
12.2022 - 03.2026
Front Line Back Cook
Hardees Fast Food
04.2016 - 12.2020
Bradley Central High School