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Jaylen Williford

Jaylen Williford

Winston-Salem

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Taco Bell and Journeys Kidz, excelling in customer service and workload management. Expert in enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering team collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in service quality and operational efficiency, demonstrating a strong work ethic and exceptional verbal communication skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Crew Member

Taco Bell
06.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet high standards of service during peak hours.
  • Developed strong multitasking abilities while managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously during high-pressure situations.
  • Prepared food items accurately and quickly, adhering to strict food safety guidelines.

Special Event Technician

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assisted in event setup and breakdown, ensuring a smooth transition between functions without disrupting guest experiences.
  • Managed on-site event setup, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety standards.
  • Managed the setup and teardown of banquet spaces for efficient event transitions.

Assistant Manager

Journeys Kidz
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Sales Lead

Journeys Shoes
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
  • Provided ongoing coaching to team members, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged professional growth and skill development.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Justice Studies

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Associate of Arts - Teacher Preparation

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Speaker installation
  • Money handling
  • Cross-selling techniques
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Strong work ethic
  • Team collaboration
  • Workload management

Timeline

Service Crew Member

Taco Bell
06.2024 - Current

Special Event Technician

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
02.2024 - 07.2024

Assistant Manager

Journeys Kidz
08.2023 - 12.2023

Sales Lead

Journeys Shoes
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Justice Studies

Winston-Salem State University

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of North Carolina At Greensboro

Associate of Arts - Teacher Preparation

Forsyth Technical Community College
Jaylen Williford