Justin E. Bannister
Asheville, NC 28805
Summary: Goal-driven and passionate individual with leadership qualities and a strong work ethic looking to apply learned skill sets in a challenging and fast-paced environment. Have proven and successful work history in the retail and perishables industries with stock crew, customer service problem resolution, quality control, product inventory and receiving/ordering among my manifold responsibilities.
Education
University of North Carolina at Asheville Psychology 2016-2017
Asheville-Buncombe Tech. Community College Psychology 2015-2016
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC Psychology 2004-2006
Work History
Omni Grove Park Inn Server/DRA 2014-Present
Provide extremely friendly and enjoyable dining experience to all guest of the hotel
Have a strong knowledge about the history of the hotel and downtown Asheville
Knowledgeable about the types of cuisine and alcohol served in the restaurant, from taste to appearance and ingredients.
Fresh Market Grocery Specialist 2012-2014
Head of the grocery department
Trained new associate in grocery duties encompassing but not limited to stocking, rotation of perishables, maintaining date quality and working with a sense of speed and urgency
Responsible for completing orders in a appropriate amount of time while being efficient and accurate.
Completing manual inventories with accuracy to show a positive quarter
Tasked with helping to maintain appropriate labor costs
Food Lion, LLC Grocery Manager 2010-2012
One of the four key managers in charge of the store
Open in closed the store on a daily basis including counting down tills, completing daily store walks, and handling customer service and employee concerns.
Also responsible for merchandising during weekly add change and holiday sales.
Completing all dry grocery orders while never falling under a 98% in stock percentage
Accomplished inventory prep and maintained labor cost
United States Navy Interior Communications Electrician 2009-2010
Trained as an Interior Communications Electrician
Out of approximately 400 candidates, was chosen as an Honor Guard and represented the U.S. Navy during ceremonies
Repaired and installed communication systems for onboard systems on military vessels
Food Lion, LLC Butcher 2006-2009
Responsible for cutting and maintaining the meat counter on a daily basis
Strong customer service interaction including special cuts upon request and cuts for pick up orders later on
Daily stocking and date maintenance of the cold and seafood cases