Zainab Akinyemi
New York,NY
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level job position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Friendly Clothing Sales Associate specializing in customer service, communication and inventory management. Supports customers in discovering new products and identifies upsell opportunities to boost sales.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kings Juice Bar
Smoothies
03.2023 - Current
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments
- Prepared and served juices and blended drinks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines with proper handwashing, food storage and sanitization.
- Cut, diced and chopped fresh ingredients and toppings for smoothies.
- Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
KFC
Fast Food
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
White Castle
Fast Food
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Cooked menu items according to specified instructions.
- Prepared ingredients for menu items.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Rainbow
Clothing Store
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted customers with selecting clothing items and accessories based on individual needs.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Cleaned, closed, and secured store at end of shift.
- Maintained organized store environment to foster pleasant shopping experiences.
- Greeted customers, identified needs and provided product advice.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
Old Navy
Clothing Store
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
Fresh As Daisy Kids Spa
Spa
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Greeted spa guests warmly to create positive first impression of establishment.
- Maintained front desk workstation by keeping it clean and organized.
- Oversaw upkeep of entire facility and notified maintenance for service repairs.
- Maximized efficiency through time management and staff supervision to boost productivity.
- Handled high priority clients while managing day-to-day activities of spa and employees to maximize profits.
- Inspected salon stock, identifying shortages, replenishing items and maintaining consistent spa inventory.
Education
Williamsburg Charter High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2024
Skills
- Customer Satisfaction
- Food and Beverage Preparation
- Staff Motivation and Discipline
- Team Goals
- Washing and Storing Dishes
- Fitting Room Support
- Marketing Strategies
- Goal-Driven
- Excellent Memory
- Team Player
- Team Leadership
- Clean and Sanitize
Accomplishments
- Was captain of school basketball team
- Ran track for 1.5 years in school
- Been complimented by supervisor
- Increased revenue and sales for companies
- Came up with new ideas that helped
Languages
English
Yoruba
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kings Juice Bar
Smoothies
03.2023 - Current
White Castle
Fast Food
03.2023 - 06.2023
KFC
Fast Food
12.2022 - 07.2023
Rainbow
Clothing Store
02.2022 - 01.2023
Old Navy
Clothing Store
02.2022 - 11.2022
Fresh As Daisy Kids Spa
Spa
02.2021 - 01.2022
Williamsburg Charter High School
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