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Walter Jernigan

Buena Vista

Summary

Results-oriented associate known for effective conflict resolution and strong team collaboration. Committed to maintaining safety standards and enhancing employee performance through targeted training and advocacy efforts.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Produce Associate

Publix
Columbus
09.2025 - Current
  • Certification of training in two separate departments.
  • Selected member of store Safety Team for two separate stores
  • Selected member of Associate Advocacy Team
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization for department
  • Maintained and coached safety procedures for all associates within department
  • Key interpersonal interaction training
  • Maintained department inventory
  • Received manager assisting tasks and responsibilities

Manager

Mama Goldberg's
Columbus
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Management Training
  • Maintained responsibilities including managing shifts and personnel
  • Maintained financial records
  • Maintained inventory systems
  • Active role in coaching employees on company standards, highlighting on safety and cleaniness.

Trainer

Chick-fil-A
Columbus
03.2018 - 07.2020
  • Cross trained in both Front of House and Back of House within the location.
  • Coached all Back of House associates on training and maintaining policy and procedures essential to their job class
  • Maintained inventory for sub-department

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
05-2026

Associate of Science - General Studies

Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GA
06-2024

High School Diploma -

Marion County High School
Buena Vista, GA
05-2017

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Employee training and development
  • Safety compliance and prevention
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Team leadership

Affiliations

  • Active Volunteer activities outside of employment
  • Active Officer in University Psychology Club
  • Active voting member in Student Government Association in University
  • Developing mentorship program through Psychology department

Timeline

Produce Associate

Publix
09.2025 - Current

Manager

Mama Goldberg's
07.2020 - 09.2020

Trainer

Chick-fil-A
03.2018 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Columbus State University

Associate of Science - General Studies

Georgia Military College

High School Diploma -

Marion County High School