Overview
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Education
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Tony Nysten

South St Paul,MN

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

BECKER FURNITURE
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Greet customers as they enter the showroom
  • Educate customers on a variety of products, discussing pros and cons of different pieces
  • Provide quotes on various products
  • Follow-up on questions and product availability
  • Ask for referrals and re-sale opportunities

MATTRESS FIRM
11.2018 - 05.2020
  • Float to any location in the Twin Cities metro to manage that location
  • Greet and help customers feel comfortable with mattress shopping
  • Follow-up and price match on an individual basis with customers
  • Educate customers on various products and brands, explaining the benefits of each
  • Manage scheduled deliveries.

Owner and Operator

MINNESOTA MUSIC
10.2007 - 12.2018
  • Market store through social media and trade fairs
  • Purchase and manage inventory
  • Price products through various programs and vendors
  • Carry a lesson load
  • Train other contractors on correct processes and procedures
  • Maintain store appearance.

Lead Cook

General Mills World Headquarters
01.2003 - 10.2007
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Took over line positions in event of emergency.
  • Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.

Chef

CHAMPS
06.1998 - 01.2003
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.

Education

Associates Degree - Lab Technician

UNLV Las Vegas
1995

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Troubleshooting
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Team building
  • Task Prioritization

Timeline

BECKER FURNITURE
02.2022 - 11.2022

MATTRESS FIRM
11.2018 - 05.2020

Owner and Operator

MINNESOTA MUSIC
10.2007 - 12.2018

Lead Cook

General Mills World Headquarters
01.2003 - 10.2007

Chef

CHAMPS
06.1998 - 01.2003

Associates Degree - Lab Technician

UNLV Las Vegas
Tony Nysten