Ian Hempfield
Gainesville
Summary
Motivated undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies at the University of Florida. Experienced in retail roles since age 16, demonstrating a strong work ethic, teamwork, and dedication. 1st degree black belt in Kenpo karate, reflecting patience and commitment to long-term goals. Eager to apply skills and knowledge to contribute to environmental sustainability initiatives in a company committed to long-term impact.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
North Florida Sewing Center
01.2025 - Current
- Support staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Assist with projects and community involvement, including making quilts for the homeless, reusable pads for local and underprivileged communities, and sewing dog beds for companion animals.
- Collaborated with other organizations, such as Grace Marketplace, Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary, and Hearts & Hands Non-Profit.
- Assist in Data Entry to help the organization gain grant money.
- Enhance sustainability awareness by conducting educational workshops and courses for volunteers (including sewing classes for children).
Grocery Clerk
Publix Super Markets
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Stocked store shelves, unloaded trucks, and provided exceptional service to guests of Publix.
- Stocked Publix shelves and created weekly-rotating merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed.
- Used pallet jacks to unload trucks and move product to sales floor for stocking.
- Ensured proper storage conditions for perishable items.
- Assisted guests in product search while suggesting equal alternatives, and maintained high-quality product standards.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of aisle floors to uphold store standards.
Crew Chief
Culver's Restaurants
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Trained new team members in restaurant operations and effectively managed restaurant opens and closes.
- Managed team according to Culver's standards and compliance requirements.
- Organized daily assignments for crew members, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Solved complex problems quickly through effective collaboration with team members from the front and the kitchen.
- Resolved guest issues and monitored team performance to ensure exceptional customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sustainability Studies
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida05.2025
Associate of Arts -
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, Florida05.2022
Skills
- Agricultural Science
- Sustainable agriculture
- Environmental Studies
- Soil
- Ecological restoration
- Decision-making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- KSR Ultimate Martial Arts [June, 2020]
- Volunteer Karate Instructor; taught students of various ages basic techniques to help them progress through belt testing using leadership skills. Also taught students to practice together to help visualize techniques.
- Daytona State College [August, 2020]
- On President's list from 2020-2021.
Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)
President's List
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Italian
Elementary
Awards
- Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)
- President's List
- Rookie of the Year
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
- [Florida] Driver's License
- QuickBooks
Timeline
Intern
North Florida Sewing Center
01.2025 - Current
Grocery Clerk
Publix Super Markets
09.2021 - 11.2023
Crew Chief
Culver's Restaurants
06.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sustainability Studies
University of Florida
Associate of Arts -
Daytona State College
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