Energetic and Driven natural born leader, well versed in setting goals in line with company's vision. Possess in-depth experience monitoring production processes and creative thinking to enhance productivity. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Curious and eager to grow and learn new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Sales Department Manager
Foodlion Grocery Store
07.2023 - Current
Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
Kept department equipment in working order and advised general manager of equipment repair or replacement needs.
Kept produce sales team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Maintained produce area and kept produce storage area clean and sanitary.
Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagements.
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
Completed daily maintenance walks and monthly inventory.
Evening Manager
Foodlion Grocery Store
12.2022 - 07.2023
Prepared nightly deposits by accurately counting cash, filling out deposit slips and securing deposit in vault.
Trained and mentored new and existing staff to achieve best practices.
Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms.
Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain satisfaction.
Assessed and adjusted staffing levels to meet operational demands.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Processed customer orders quickly and accurately to meet dispatch targets.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Outbound Pick Process Assistant
Amazon
06.2021 - 11.2022
Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
Oversaw, staffed and motivated team of 75 employees in warehouse to increase quality and productivity efficiency.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Collaborated with team to define business requirements for organizational processes, achieve productivity standards and adhere to accuracy standards.
Demonstrated respect, integrity, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Used critical and creative thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions in fast-paced environment.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Identified and resolved process issues to drive optimal workflow and business growth.
Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence on existing processes.
Motivated employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve weak areas.
Built motivated team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
Warehouse Picker/Process Guide
Amazon
11.2020 - 06.2021
8 documented positives for productivity and quality.
Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
Trained in role of process guide and cross trained in quality.
Kept detailed log of employee training progress and evaluated where necessary.
Interpreted and taught new hires to understand work process, quality assurance, productivity standards and safety protocols.
Motivated employees to exceed goals for productivity, highlighting incentives for favorable performance.
Devised goals for operational success and designed appropriate training to achieve them.
Worked safely around moving machinery.
Picked over 4,000 customer orders each day in warehouse setting.
Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
School Nutrition Assistant
Johnston County Schools
07.2020 - 12.2020
Delivered exceptional student experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to orders and inventory.
Monitored temperature of cases, shelves and storage areas and reported failures to manager.
Developed nutrition plans addressing individual students with diabetes and food allergies.
Took meal trays to 75 students and checked for satisfaction with dietary requirements.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Cleaning duties for building and appliances.
Offered friendly and efficient service to students and staff, handled challenging situations with ease.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Server
Wild Wing Cafe
06.2020 - 12.2020
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Checked over 25 daily IDs to verify ages and uphold NC liquor laws.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Property Manager
Market Street Investments
08.2010 - 11.2019
Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services.
Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.
Decreased operating costs 7% by implementing cost control procedures
Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
General Manager/Owner/Operator
N & N Sports Bar And Grill
07.2012 - 04.2014
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining 100% accuracy.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
06.2009 - 09.2010
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 50-75 times per day.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Physicians Office Assistant
QuikMed
05.2008 - 06.2009
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
Phlebotomy Technician
Johnston Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 08.2008
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 70 times per day.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
Handled insurance verification tasks to validate patient insurance information.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Head Waitress
Outback Steakhouse
04.2005 - 01.2007
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Collected accurate cash and credit card payments from guest.
Trained staff members on use of POS system.
Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff and waiting on tables.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
Verified daily sales for end-of-day audits and accurately filled out closing paperwork.
Assistant Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
05.2003 - 06.2004
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
Monitored inventory levels to order new supplies and maintain consistent stock.
Operated cash register to manage cash and credit card transactions, providing receipts for proof of transaction.
Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
Education
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC
08.2006
High School Diploma -
West Johnston High School
Benson, NC
06.2004
Skills
Creative Thinking
Critical Problem Solving
Strong Organizational Skills
Multitasking and Time Management
Microsoft Office
SafeMark certification
Interpersonal skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Empathic and Compassionate
Inventory management
Strategic planning
Scheduling proficiency
Team leadership
Operations Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
Produce Sales Department Manager
Foodlion Grocery Store
07.2023 - Current
Evening Manager
Foodlion Grocery Store
12.2022 - 07.2023
Outbound Pick Process Assistant
Amazon
06.2021 - 11.2022
Warehouse Picker/Process Guide
Amazon
11.2020 - 06.2021
School Nutrition Assistant
Johnston County Schools
07.2020 - 12.2020
Server
Wild Wing Cafe
06.2020 - 12.2020
General Manager/Owner/Operator
N & N Sports Bar And Grill
07.2012 - 04.2014
Property Manager
Market Street Investments
08.2010 - 11.2019
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
06.2009 - 09.2010
Physicians Office Assistant
QuikMed
05.2008 - 06.2009
Phlebotomy Technician
Johnston Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 08.2008
Head Waitress
Outback Steakhouse
04.2005 - 01.2007
Assistant Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
05.2003 - 06.2004
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Johnston Community College
High School Diploma -
West Johnston High School
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