Jonathan Castro Email & Phone Number

New Jersey, United States

As the Manager at Panini Bistro, I oversee daily operations across all locations, ensuring smooth workflow and high standards. My role involves managing inventory, optimizing processes, and leading teams. Additionally, I handle graphic design, software engineering, website monitoring, and social media management, driving the brand's digital presence and customer engagement

Remote

• CEO of 9F Development.• Web Development Company• Planned website development, converting mockups intousable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, CSS coding.• Designed, implemented and monitored web pages, pluginsand functionality for continuous improvement.• Implemented industry standard SEO and ad campaigns tomeet budget specifications.• Provided ongoing efficiency and security maintenance andpatching on website interface to maintain the integrity andviability after launch.• Provided and maintained excellent communicativepractices with current and potential clients to ensure transparency throughout all planning and execution phases.• Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery languages.• Conducted testing and review of website design for responsiveness, clarity and effectiveness.• Built and styled new mobile-friendly websites, transitioning legacy presentations to simultaneous easy-to-use versions.• Conducted functional testing over course of web development lifecycle.• Embedded media into sites using reliable, streamlined protocols and technologies.

Milltown, New Jersey, United States

Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visualappeal, engage customers and promote specificmerchandise.• Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing,new and potential customers.• Helped customers locate products and checked storesystem for merchandise at other sites.• Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessoriesand proper care for merchandise.• Machine Operator for all machines used in the store.• Followed and retained all measures of the safety protocols.• Adjusted and stored pallets into overhead shelves while maintaining accurate counts on pallet tags and accurate locations in the Overhead Management System.• Completed weekly changes of tags to account for price changes and other data modifications.• Changed counts of items in the store to reflect an accurate count of what is actually 'inventoried'.• Cleared and cleaned overheads on a daily basis in given aisle assignments.• Maintained integrity of bays and followed planogram in assigned aisles.• Ensured all beams in aisles were filled with chip clips or promotional posters such as credit card promotions.• Monitored and compared sales of given aisles on a weekly and monthly basis to push sales and make adjustments to SKU's that are both high and poor performing.• Managed SKU's in regards to giving them homes in bays if they currently have no homes or to make spacing and adjustments correlating to the weekly/monthly sales.• Requested higher amounts of shipment of certain SKU's depending on weekly/monthly sales.• Passed on any knowledge gained, to other associates to improve on stabilizing and strengthening team bonds.• All web based training always completed early.• Knowledgeable in multiple departments such asGarden/Seasonal, Flooring, Paint, Customer Service,Specialties, and Cashier.

Spotswood, New Jersey, United States

• Operated cash register for cash, check and credit cardtransactions with excellent accuracy levels.• Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet businessneeds.• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items andjoin reward programs.• Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.• Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales bydelivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance. • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.• Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.• NOTE: Location was formerly Rite Aid however had been transitioned to Walgreens.

East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Note: Seasonal Job operated only in the summer season• Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.• Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skillssuch as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distressoptimal support.• Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patronswith courtesy and resolving issues promptly.• Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.• Checked pool and surrounding areas for hazardousconditions.• Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers tosafety.• Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities tocustomers and guests.• Assisted distressed persons using rescue techniques andequipment.• Inspected and maintained safety of water zones duringshifts.• Met regulatory compliance for staff members and led safetytraining to enhance lifesaving skills.

Spotswood, New Jersey, United States

• Operated cash register for cash, check and credit cardtransactions with excellent accuracy levels.• Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet businessneeds.• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items andjoin reward programs.• Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.• Answered questions about store policies and addressedcustomer concerns.• Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves,racks and bins for optimal appearance. • Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.

Computer Science

High School Diploma

Computer Science