Stephen Jackson
West Haven,Connecticut
Summary
Hardworking and reliable employee with extensive background operating cash registers, stocking merchandise and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive and punctual. Works well within team settings. Enthusiastic retail professional with hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing and sales. Strong communicator and team player, eager to learn new processes to support overall organizational success. Diligent creative with excellent multitasking, organizational and time management abilities. Skilled at promoting items and completing customer sales, smoothly suggesting purchases to drive revenue and promoting positive experiences to strengthen customer loyalty. Familiar with photo, video, general arts, cooking, planning and adaptable to new processes and procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier
Dollar General Market
West Haven, Connecticut
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
Cashier
EBLENS
Milford, CT
03.2020 - 12.2024
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
Head Chef
square peg pizza
West Haven, Connecticut
02.2022 - 11.2024
- register and over
- start fire
- chop wood
- inventory
- close/open
Delivery Driver
Amazon
West Haven, Connecticut
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of goods delivered and collected payments as required.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
Packer
Amazon
North Haven, Connecticut
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Organized inventory in the warehouse according to established procedures.
- Inspected packages for accuracy and completeness before shipping.
- Packed products in accordance with specified instructions.
Meat Department Clerk
Costco
Milford, CT
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided customer service and answered customer questions regarding the selection, quality, and pricing of meats.
- Maintained a clean and orderly work area in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Received daily shipments of fresh meat products from suppliers.
- Ensured product rotation to maintain freshness, checked expiration dates and removed outdated items.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure optimal inventory levels were maintained.
- Closed 5 days a week clean and sanitized industrial grinders and tenderizers
- make circa 200 lb of ground beef
Sous Chef
zafra cuban bar and grill
New Haven, CT
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
Brick Oven Pizza Chef
Whole Food Market
Milford, CT
02.2017 - 02.2017
- create artisan style pizza of various white and red sauce
- Cleaned kitchen equipment and surfaces in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Monitored inventory of food items used to prepare pizzas.
- prep and cook garlic knots
Cafe Attendant
Sams Club Distribution
West Haven, CT
08.2014 - 10.2016
- cook pizzas
- prep cold foods
- maintain display window, hotdog cooker, and clean off tables/ soda machines.
- refil soda machines
- power wash floors
Camp Counselor
Fearless Youth Summer Camp
New Haven, CT
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adult Education
New Haven05-2015
Skills
- Equipment Preparation
- Digital video
- Photo editing
- Planning
- Project Planning
Certification
- OSHA 10
Accomplishments
- feature in magazines such as yale daily new and other pop culture outlets
Websites
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Amazon
04.2023 - 02.2024
Head Chef
square peg pizza
02.2022 - 11.2024
Packer
Amazon
03.2021 - 11.2021
Cashier
Dollar General Market
01.2021 - 12.2024
Cashier
EBLENS
03.2020 - 12.2024
Meat Department Clerk
Costco
08.2019 - 10.2020
Sous Chef
zafra cuban bar and grill
04.2018 - 03.2019
Brick Oven Pizza Chef
Whole Food Market
02.2017 - 02.2017
Camp Counselor
Fearless Youth Summer Camp
06.2016 - 09.2016
Cafe Attendant
Sams Club Distribution
08.2014 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Adult Education
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