Overview
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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, FL
06-1988

Some College (No Degree) - EMT Certification

Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA

Skills

  • 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
Tom Brierley