John Turner Resume
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John Turner Resume

Work Experience:

Head Host and Team Leader, Caboose Brewing Company, Vienna, VA | August 2017 – August 2018

- Arranged reservations in the dining room based on time of arrival and seating capacity
- Presented marketing opportunities to the management team
- Explained hosting procedures to newly-hired employees
- Communicated with customers about dining room, bar, and patio methods of service
- Helped the support staff when necessary by maintaining a presentable dining room
- Displayed and sold merchandise to customers
- Accommodated guests in need of assistance

Sales Advisor, H&M, Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA | June 2016 – May 2017
- Organized an assigned section of the store
- Maintained a presentable fitting room
- Completed transactions at the register
- Processed large shipments of clothing
- Earned the “We Believe in People” award for encouraging employees and advising customers

Service Technician, Ourisman Fairfax Toyota, Fairfax, VA | May 2014 – August 2015
- Performed basic maintenance procedures on a large variety of Toyota and Scion vehicles

Express Technician, Sears Auto Center, Fairfax, VA | September 2013 – May 2014
- Performed basic maintenance procedures on a large variety of vehicles
- Received recognition from Sears for outstanding performance and great customer service

Delivery Driver, Donatos Pizza, Fairfax, VA | August 2012 – May 2013
- Maintained the highest percentage of on-time deliveries out of all drivers
- Catered events at local businesses

Training:

The Power of Awareness Training Certification
- Was taught basic mindfulness practices by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach through online video trainings, mentoring sessions, guided meditation practices, and personal journaling exercises

Achievements:

Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America
- For multiple years, served as a patrol leader: responsible for delegating tasks to each member of the patrol
- Conducted a service project at Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church and took part in many other scout-led service projects as a way of helping the community
- Attended Philmont, which involved hiking 110 miles in the wilderness of New Mexico for almost 2 weeks
- Member of the Order of the Arrow: the national honor society of the BSA