Tom Brierley

Oak Harbor,WA

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Grocery Store Owner

Self-employeed

Clinton, WA

03.2019 - Current

Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing for products purchased by the store.
Managed financial activities such as budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and accounting.
Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.

Meat Department Manager

Kens Korner Red Apple

Clinton, WA

08.2007 - 03.2019

Coached employees on proper handling procedures for raw meats.
Monitored customer service levels and responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints.
Determined effective department schedules and delegated work to employees based upon strength and experience.
Provided training for new employees on proper meat cutting techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols.
Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.

Meat Cutter

Saars Market Place

Tacoma, WA

01.1997 - 08.2007

Inspected and stored meat upon delivery by verifying compliance with company quality standards.
Maintained proper food temperatures for various products.
Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of butchering equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
Weighed, labeled and priced variety of cuts of meat for on-demand selections.
Processed sides of beef, whole pigs, chickens and other animals to separate into individual cuts.

Resident Firefighter

Central Pierce Fire

Spanaway, WA

02.1998 - 04.2001

Provided assistance to victims during rescue operations and administered first aid as needed.
Operated communications devices such as radios and computers in order to receive instructions from dispatch centers.
Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tampa Bay Tech

Tampa, FL

06-1988

Some College (No Degree) - EMT Certification

Tacoma Community College