Tom Brierley
Oak Harbor,WA
Overview
28
28
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, FL06-1988
Some College (No Degree) - EMT Certification
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WASkills
- Community engagement
- Store maintenance
- Store layout
- Employee training
- Health and safety
- Social media control
Timeline
Grocery Store Owner
Self-employeed
03.2019 - Current
Meat Department Manager
Kens Korner Red Apple
08.2007 - 03.2019
Resident Firefighter
Central Pierce Fire
02.1998 - 04.2001
Meat Cutter
Saars Market Place
01.1997 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
Tampa Bay Tech
Some College (No Degree) - EMT Certification
Tacoma Community College