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William Watkins

Little Rock,AR

Summary

Confident Product Demonstrator with one and a half years of experience in customer service. Proficient in sales, customer service and handling of products. Articulate communicator shares product knowledge to facilitate sales. Adept at food and beverage preparation and compliance with health and safety protocols.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Produce Associate

Kroger
Little Rock, AR
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Received and inspected incoming produce shipments to ensure quality and quantity standards were met.
  • Organized and stocked shelves with fresh fruits and vegetables while rotating older items to the front of displays.
  • Assisted customers in locating requested items, providing product knowledge and making suggestions when appropriate.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift, including sweeping floors and wiping down surfaces.
  • Performed price changes on merchandise according to store policy.
  • Inventoried stock on a regular basis to ensure adequate supply levels at all times.
  • Utilized pallet jack to move large quantities of produce from receiving area into storage areas.
  • Ensured that all signage was properly placed, up-to-date, and accurate for pricing information.

Product Demonstrator/Juice Maker

Crossmark
Little Rock, AR
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Demonstrating products and product benefits to customers, answering questions and providing samples of certain food items.
  • Provided information about products and services available to customers.
  • Demonstrated active listening skills when responding to customer questions and complaints.
  • Provided accurate quotes for requested products or services.
  • Operated blenders and other equipment to prepare juice drinks according to recipes.
  • Monitored inventory of ingredients, notified supervisor when supplies were low, and restocked items as needed.
  • Cleaned work surfaces, juicing equipment, and utensils in accordance with food safety regulations.
  • Maintained records of daily production activities.
  • Followed food safety procedures during preparation, storage, and service of juices.

Host

Copper Mule Table and Tap
Little Rock, AR
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with menus.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions.
  • Provided customers with accurate wait times and monitored waiting list.
  • Assisted servers in seating guests by escorting them to their tables.
  • Managed dining room layout to maximize efficiency of staff members.
  • Maintained cleanliness of lobby area, including wiping down tables and chairs.

Line Cook

Newk’s Eatery
, AR
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.

Education

GED -

Arkansas Baptist College Adult Education Program
Little Rock, AR
08-2023

Skills

  • Food and Beverage Preparation
  • Outgoing Personality
  • Product Demonstrations
  • Product Displays
  • Customer Engagement
  • Customer Service
  • Product Education
  • Communication Skills
  • Product Labeling
  • Merchandise Stocking

Timeline

Produce Associate

Kroger
10.2023 - 12.2023

Host

Copper Mule Table and Tap
07.2023 - 09.2023

Product Demonstrator/Juice Maker

Crossmark
02.2023 - 12.2023

Line Cook

Newk’s Eatery
11.2022 - 02.2023

GED -

Arkansas Baptist College Adult Education Program

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