Shayne Applebaum

Seasonal Position

• Prepare and provide boxes of free groceries for individuals and families in need within St. Roch neighborhood of New Orleans.
• Provide customers with confidentiality and support.
• Sort through product deliveries to ensure that all food products meet organization standards for consumption.
• Survey customers in English and Spanish to collect demographic data on numbers and ages of community members in need.
• Communicate with team members to gauge, based on inventory, how much of certain foods can be distributed daily.

Sparc Retail/Karmaseed is a technology company focused on digital engagement for Brands and Nonprofits in the Outdoor, Action Sport, and Cycling markets.

• Assisted client brands with digital marketing projects, including new launches and ongoing support.
• Monitored project status and budget and reported results to management.
• Administered client websites and published content to support their digital engagement campaigns.
• Coordinated brand/non-profit partnerships.
• Assisted with monitoring and optimizing engagement campaigns.
• Reviewed and researched digital trends.

• Greeted customers and helped them locate products, sizes, and fitting rooms.
• Provided personalized recommendations based on customer preferences.
• Prepared merchandise for sales floor and organized merchandise to be appealing to customers.
• Processed transactions accurately and efficiently, maintaining cash register accuracy and integrity.
• Managed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with store policy.
• Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
• Provided gift-wrapping services for customers by demand.

• Prepared and provided boxes of free groceries for individuals and families in need within Orange County community.
• Communicated with customers to accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and personal preferences.
• Helped customers with any questions or concerns they had about organization services.
• Provided customers with confidentiality and support.
• Sorted through product deliveries to ensure that all food products met organization standards for consumption.

• Greeted customers at the counter to fulfill orders and answer questions.
• Prepared and served various food and drink items according to standard recipes and customer preferences in fast-paced environment.
• Managed inventory levels and prepared ingredients accordingly.
• Adjusted preparation methods or ingredients to accommodate patrons with allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
• Cleaned and sanitized dishes, utensils, and workspaces, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand.
• Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.