Jacob Guffey
Boone
Summary
Resourceful professional with background in automotive and machinery parts sales. Known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion, excels in inventory management, customer relationship building, and problem-solving skills. Brings strong organizational abilities, effective communication, and teamwork skills to excel in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Parts Clerk
Modern Ford of Boone
Boone
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving operational efficiency.
- Investigated discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices and deliveries.
- Performed regular cycle counts to verify accuracy of inventory records.
- Received and stocked incoming merchandise, arranging items in correct locations.
- Kept sales and counter areas organized and clean to give positive first impression to visitors and customers.
- Tracked backorders, returns and credits for all automotive parts transactions.
- Used POS systems to receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
- Processed returns from customers according to company policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of parts inventory levels and monitored stock control systems.
- Located and labeled parts to maintain organized inventory of stock.
- Coordinated and executed daily parts deliveries to local businesses.
- Received, inspected and verified incoming parts shipments for accuracy.
Meat Cutter
Harris Teeter Grocery
Chappell Hill And Boone
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Coordinated with suppliers to order stock based on demand and seasonal trends.
- Used skewers and twine to shape, lace and tie roasts.
- Stocked display cases with freshly cut meats according to merchandising standards.
- Arranged cut meat and products in display case for customer viewing and selection.
- Maintained proper food temperatures for various products.
- Managed inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of meat products.
- Implemented cost-control measures to minimize waste and optimize profitability.
- Rotated products to decrease chance of meat spoiling and reduce waste and loss of profits.
- Maintained fully stocked retail shelves while rotating perishable products to prevent expiration and waste.
- Prepared specialty meat products, such as sausages, ham, and cured meats.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Weighed, labeled and priced variety of cuts of meat for on-demand selections.
- Identified perishable inventory nearing expiration date and marked down prices to minimize waste.
- Skillfully operated cutting tools and machinery to trim, slice, and cut meat according to customer specifications.
Line Cook Supervisor
Skipper's Smokehouse & Oyster
Holly Springs
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Inspected supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
CCC&TI
Hudson, NC05-2025
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Inventory coordination
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- Snow boarding
- Personal fitness
Accomplishments
- 4 Consecutive semesters on the Dean's list
- NSLS member
Timeline
Automotive Parts Clerk
Modern Ford of Boone
09.2024 - Current
Meat Cutter
Harris Teeter Grocery
08.2022 - 08.2024
Line Cook Supervisor
Skipper's Smokehouse & Oyster
06.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
CCC&TI
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