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Thomas Strickland

Madison,WI

Summary

Professional retail worker with history of delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Proven ability to manage inventory, maintain product freshness, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability to changing needs, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscaper

Thomas Strickland Sr.
12.2020 - Current

Part-time Summer and Winter job that I have with my dad

  • Mowed lawns of 30+ residential properties on weekly basis to maintain grass length.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Performed routine maintenance on landscaping equipment for increased longevity and optimal performance.
  • Completed snow removal tasks on time, ensuring accessibility during winter months.

Dasher

DoorDash
09.2024 - Current
  • Met promised delivery times consistently by using GPS software to spot and avoid traffic delays.
  • Managed multiple orders simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to ensure efficiency.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate deliveries.
  • Maintained excellent ratings by consistently delivering orders in a professional manner.
  • Routinely arrived at restaurants 5 minutes early as to minimize customer wait time.
  • Ensured order accuracy, double-checking items before leaving the pickup location.

Meat Clerk

WIlly Street Co-op
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Used proper sanitation and food safety techniques to prevent food contamination and illness.
  • Gained knowledge of different meats to answer customer questions and suggest best cuts for various dishes.
  • Checked for leaking packages of turkey and chicken to ensure customer safety from foodborne illness.
  • Kept meat cases fully stocked, clean and properly labeled to allow customers to find products quickly.
  • Accurately weighed, priced, and labeled products for sale.
  • Moved 30+ pound boxes from pallets to the backstock cooler of the meat department on a daily basis when receiving deliveries

Deli Clerk

Willy Street Co-op
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Checked dates every morning and rotated items in the Grab-n-go to ensure customers received our freshest product
  • Precisely measured, weighed, sliced, and packaged deli products according to customer requests.
  • Monitored food temperatures throughout service hours to comply with health regulations and ensure optimal freshness.
  • Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.

Culinary Assistant

Gordon Dining and Event Center
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and dishes to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Provided efficient and courteous service in a fast-paced dining hall environment.
  • Safeguarded guest health by consistently checking food temperature levels and promptly reporting any discrepancies to management.

Team Member

Five Guys Burger And Fries
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Took orders and facilitated various different types of transactions at PoS.
  • Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
  • Helped maintain high levels of cleanliness by routinely keeping an eye on front-of-house dining ares in order to clean tables, sweep floor, and taking out garbages during restaurant hours.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

UW Madison
Madison

High School Diploma -

Middleton High School
Middleton, WI
06.2023

Skills

  • Food Service
  • Food Safety
  • Food Preparation
  • Landscaping
  • Restocking shelves
  • Heavy lifting
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Personal Information

Hobbies: Making Music, Cooking, and Reading.

Timeline

Meat Clerk

WIlly Street Co-op
11.2024 - 04.2025

Dasher

DoorDash
09.2024 - Current

Deli Clerk

Willy Street Co-op
07.2024 - 11.2024

Culinary Assistant

Gordon Dining and Event Center
08.2023 - 06.2024

Team Member

Five Guys Burger And Fries
08.2022 - 08.2023

Landscaper

Thomas Strickland Sr.
12.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

UW Madison

High School Diploma -

Middleton High School
Thomas Strickland