Stephen Meinke
Granbury,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deli Clerk
HEB Grocery Store
Granbury, TX
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Promoted new or high-value food items by creating attractive displays in cases and other customer-facing areas.
- Calculated total items needed to assemble party trays and placed orders for inventory.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- 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.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments and garnishes.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
Team Leader
Panera Bread
Saint Louis, MO
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
- Coached team members in customer service techniques, providing feedback and encouragement toward reaching sales goals.
Furniture Sales Associate
Weekends Only
Saint Louis, MO
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Communicated with clients to find and design layout best suited for client needs and location.
- Researched furniture materials and suggested pieces to clients based on budget and want.
- Displayed past designs and purchases to new clients to assist with creative process.
- Updated customers on scheduled deliveries of furniture to homes.
- Worked within budgetary constraints to advise quality and design of furniture in houses, apartments and mobile homes.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Education
N/A - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 01.2012 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Collinsville Christian Academy
Collinsville, MO 08.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Stocking and replenishing
Cleanliness and sanitation
Food safety standards
Food preparation and safety
Point of sale operation
Cash register operation
Proper food handling
Hospitality service expertise
Sales expertise
Food preparations
Menu memorization
Timeline
Deli Clerk
HEB Grocery Store
04.2021 - 12.2022
Team Leader
Panera Bread
10.2017 - 04.2021
Furniture Sales Associate
Weekends Only
02.2016 - 10.2019
N/A - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
01.2012 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Collinsville Christian Academy
08.2004 - 05.2008