JL Jennifer Larsen
Knoxville, TN ***** 843-***-**** ************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Resourceful warehouse associate able to handle diverse job requirements and meet company goals. Consistently looks for ways to improve warehouse operations and personal contributions to increase team success against challenging performance targets. Resolves problems tactfully, keeping employees and customers satisfied with fast, accurate deliveries. Hardworking Job Title with history of success working in warehouse and similar environments. Safely and skillfully operates transportation vehicles and other warehouse equipment. Delivers thorough inventory control and accurate documentation.
Determined professional with dedication to hard work and team player attitude. Offers strong inventory management and product packaging abilities. Punctual and focused with physical strength to accommodate lifts up to Number pounds. SKILLS Teamwork and Professionalism
Suggestive Selling
Ordering Bar Supplies
Alcohol Ordering
WORK HISTORY BARTENDER 08/2022 to CURRENT
HDs Bar And Grill Summerville, SC
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs. Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory. Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands. Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar. Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events. Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than Number drinks per hour.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
Managed cash and bar revenue during special promotions or sporting events.
Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Trained 3 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions. Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol. Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
UPHOLSTERY TECHNICIAN 07/2020 to 09/2021
Searay Vonore, TN
Padded seats and arms with batting and cardboard.
Stretched and tacked fabric into place.
Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit specifications. Disassembled Products to reupholster fabric.
Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently. Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment. Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment. Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
UPHOLSTERY TECHNICIAN/ WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE 08/2017 to 07/2020 Malibu Boats Loudon, TN
Stretched and tacked fabric into place.
Padded seats and arms with batting and cardboard.
Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit specifications. Disassembled Products to reupholster fabric.
Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
WAREHOUSE WORKER 08/2017 to 07/2020
Malibu Boats Loudon, TN
Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds. Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free. Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks. Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies. Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.
Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Processed incoming shipments upon package receipt by scanning boxes and envelopes and using Software to update system. Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
SHIFT MANAGER 05/2009 to 03/2013
Blockbuster Video North Charleston, SC
Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance. Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements. Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
Checked building to confirm maintenance and cleaning met code and regulations.
Assisted management team in developing and creating welcoming atmosphere for crew members to voice complaints.
Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase productivity and profitability while tightly controlling costs. BARTENDER 08/1996 to 03/2003
1337 King At Charleston, SC
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs. Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory. Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands. Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar. Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events. Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than Number drinks per hour.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
EDUCATION Associate In Applied Science / Not Obtained Human Services 06/2011 Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC