James Fox
Abingdon
Summary
Sales-oriented meat cutter with distinct cutting, customer service and quality assurance skills. Proven history of best-in-class work with knowledge. Successful at providing thorough information to customers and staying calm in high-traffic times.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Meat Cutter
KVAT Food Stores
Abingdon
07.2021 - Current
- Cleared and organized meat display cases for optimal presentation and accessibility.
- Cut, trimmed, and packaged various meats according to store standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment regularly.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided cooking recommendations.
- Operated a variety of meat cutting machines such as saws, slicers, grinders and tenderizers.
Meat Department Clerk
Grants Supermarket
North Tazewell
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted customers in selecting high-quality meats and answering product inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of meat display cases and work areas.
- Operated slicers, grinders, and other equipment for meat preparation tasks.
- Priced, dated, wrapped and bagged meat products using department scales and stocked and rotated merchandise shelves, cases and displays for fresh and frozen meat.
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Tazewell County Sheriff's Office
Tazewell
04.2013 - 07.2017
- Operated multi-line phone systems to receive emergency calls efficiently.
- Assessed caller needs and prioritized dispatching units based on urgency.
- Coordinated with law enforcement, fire, and medical teams during emergencies.
- Maintained accurate records of all dispatched incidents for reporting purposes.
- Provided clear instructions and reassurance to callers in crisis situations.
- Received incoming calls from the public and determined the nature of the emergency.
Firefighter
Town of Tazewell Fire Department
Tazewell
07.2009 - 07.2017
- Responded to emergency calls and provided essential firefighting services.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections and educated the community on safety practices.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools during emergency response situations.
- Maintained readiness of fire apparatus and equipment through regular inspections.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in firefighting techniques.
- Assisted with community outreach programs promoting fire safety awareness.
- Documented incident reports detailing responses and actions taken during emergencies.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
Emergency Medical Technician
Town of Tazewell Fire EMS
Tazewell
04.2010 - 05.2016
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions.
- Administered first aid and life support in critical situations.
- Collaborated with medical teams during patient transport to hospitals.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in emergency care.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
Education
Tazewell High School
Tazewell, VASkills
- Meat cutting
- Equipment operation
- Sanitation practices
- Product packaging
- Customer service
- Data entry
Timeline
Meat Cutter
KVAT Food Stores
07.2021 - Current
Meat Department Clerk
Grants Supermarket
05.2020 - 07.2021
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Tazewell County Sheriff's Office
04.2013 - 07.2017
Emergency Medical Technician
Town of Tazewell Fire EMS
04.2010 - 05.2016
Firefighter
Town of Tazewell Fire Department
07.2009 - 07.2017
Tazewell High School
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