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I am a fellow West Seattleite and I am looking to help out the local small businesses and non-profits in my community who are struggling. I would like to offer free consultant services to a business that is in need of someone to organize the projects they have or just to consult on best practices. My mission is to help businesses and non-profits who cannot afford professional project management services (and I get to help the community I love grow. Win-win!)
My objective is to meet with the business to determine the scale of their needs and determine if they need someone to lead a portfolio of projects, one or two projects, or just help organize their projects for easy execution (by either me or themselves – depending on the work involved since I currently work as a Project Manager). We can then agree on the time frame of services and the expectations of how many hours per week. Also, you may not even know what you need and I can listen and guide you to your best options.
-Rachael Dang, PMP, MBA/Project Management, CSSGB, CLP
On Monday, my 9-year-old chalked a message on the sidewalk outside of our home near California & Andover. Today, for the first time in our long sidewalk chalk history, SOMEBODY SCRUBBED THE MESSAGE OFF OF THE SIDEWALK!
No, this was not just some non-specific joy-hater. The colorful graphic my son chalked nearby was untouched. Only the message of support for our black community (and all who protest systemic racist violence and oppression) was erased.
I know that racism lives everywhere but I will admit I expected more from our community. We will be back out there today, chalk in hand. I invite all of the people in West Seattle who believe racism or bigotry of any kind has no place in our community to do the same.
DISCLAIMER: This post is not about my daughter’s chalk art. If that is our biggest woe, I’ll count us lucky. This is about the people hiding in our community who are so confident and convicted in their hate that they will take the time to scrub out another person’s voice
Primary Objective: If you live in West Seattle, don’t cross the bridge – come work for the Best-Loved Drug Store in the Northwest! There is a reason our customers say “Oh – I love Bartells”! We currently have an opening at our Jefferson Square store for a Second Assistant Manager. This is the entry level position to our management program. You will be in training to become an Assistant Store Manager and will effectively assist the Store Manager in the operation of a profitable, safe, clean retail drugstore. You will assist in maintaining positive employee and customer relations at all times because, after all – that’s what has set Bartells apart in the industry for years! Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that? Come join us!
Reports to: Store Manager
Major Responsibilities and Duties Which May Be Considered Essential:
In the absence of the Store Manager and the Assistant Store Manager, the Second Assistant has full responsibility for the operation of the store.
Must properly execute refunds and exchanges in a positive and timely manner in order that good customer service levels are maintained. Insure that customers are acknowledged and assisted with their needs quickly and courteously.
Must assist the Store Manager in maintaining balanced inventory levels of clean salable goods. Must be familiar with current ad products, prices and locations to assist customers in locating merchandise.
Must provide product and service information as needed.
Must set a professional example by enforcing policies such as attendance, proper dress and grooming code, customer service, and proper cash handling and exercising reasonable control of expenses.
Must assist the Store Manager in creating and maintaining good morale through an Open Door policy, constant two-way communication, cooperation and effective on-going training of all store personnel. The Second Assistant has the authority to direct the work of all employee associates except for the technical aspects relating to the practice of Pharmacy.
Must deal with issues in a tactful, courteous and professional manner.
Must be able to prioritize & delegate tasks. Must monitor & follow up in a timely manner with store associates on delegated tasks to insure proper completion.
Must support the Bartell Merchandising Guide standards.
Must safeguard the store’s assets to include handling daily store cash deposits, petty cash funds and each register’s cash flow. Insure that cash drops are performed in a timely & secure manner during the course of the day. May on occasion take daily store deposit to the bank.
Must on occasion, operate a cash register proficiently.
Must have reliable transportation and be available for transfer to different Bartell Drugs stores in the Puget Sound area as needed.
Must be able to stock merchandise at all levels of the shelving in the store in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills Required:High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Six months of prior retail experience preferred.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must demonstrate courteous and professional interpersonal communication skills towards customers, supervisors and fellow employee associates.
Must be able to quickly and accurately perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, and dollars.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend conversational English.
Must be able to work independently with minimal direction.
Physical Requirements:Frequent reaching at all levels to stock shelves and/or operate a cash register. Frequent repetitive hand movements and fine finger manipulation to operate a cash register. Occasional repetitive arm movement to stock shelves. Constant handling and grasping of merchandise, containers, cartons, and/or money.
Must frequently bend or stoop to stock below waist-height shelves and to remove merchandise from carts. Crouching, twisting, or pivoting at the waist and kneeling or squatting to low shelves also required.
Must be able to frequently lift 20-40 lbs. from floor to chest. Frequently lift 1-2 lbs. from floor to 7 feet.
Must frequently carry 1-2 lbs. for 5 to 10 feet. Occasionally carry 20 to 40 lbs. for 15 feet.
Must be able to push/pull 25 to 40 lbs. of force occasionally.
Must on occasion climb ladder or step stool.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time with walks of short distances at a brisk pace.
Must be able to quickly and accurately perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages and dollars.
Must be able to operate a handtruck, grocery cart, stock carts, electronic cash register, pricing guns, box crushers, box cutter, conveyor belt, Camera department computer, MSI ordering machine, telephone, intercom, and various POS equipment where applicableIf interested, please email ariel.chin@bartelldrugs.com or Apply Online
With a bridge closed, I’m having difficulty getting to Virginia Mason to do the post-surgical bloodwork draw that I need to do every few weeks. It’s critical that I get these labs done for my doctor to review how I’m doing. The last few times I have gone to Virginia Mason, via the 1st Avenue bridge, I have experienced heavy traffic, even with the pandemic. I have to do these labs early in the morning, so always during rush hour. Does anyone know of a LabCorp type lab in W Seattle? Google turned up nada. Looks like one used to be in Westwood? But no more? Thank you.
I found out my basement flooded Saturday evening, I spend most of Sunday cleaning up and hauling stuff out that needed to be disposed of.
I got to the South Transfer Station to find that it is closed Sunday – Tuesday. Now I have a car full of debris that needs to go. Are there any other options for disposing of stuff like this when the Transfer Station is closed?
As someone who works full time, this is really difficult. I don’t want to pull everything out and have to reload the car again later.
Thanks!
Topic: LittleFreeLibraries
Now that the libraries are closed, would anyone be up for a thread concerning locations of little free library boxes in west seattle with (possibly) brief description of subject or genre areas?
Here We Grow Again!
Incredible Opportunity for Talented and Enthusiastic Individuals to Join Our Team!At Metropolitan Market, we know food! We are a progressive, upscale grocery-retailer and one of the best places to work in the Pacific Northwest. Metropolitan Market is a company recognized within the food industry for freshness and quality – from our locally made chocolates to our mouthwatering local pears.
We provide outstanding employment opportunities, including a generous benefits program and attractive wages. These fast-paced positions in all of our departments provide ample opportunity for growth and development within the Company. We are looking for outgoing, friendly individuals who want to work in a healthy and rewarding environment!
This exciting opportunity is a two days a week, part-time position with flexibility to cover other shifts as needed. 10 – 20 hours per week.
Job Summary: As part of our Retail Support (Corporate) Staff, this position completes a scheduled delivery route to transport products and documents between the Retail Support Center and all store locations. This position also provides outstanding service while interacting with internal and external customers, vendors, and business associates.
Specific Job Duties:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:• Effectively transports products, interoffice/external mail, and other items, as needed between the corporate office and all other store locations.
• Completes all daily activities as assigned or needed; ensures daily tasks and assignments are accomplished correctly and in a timely manner.
• Maintains delivery vehicle in a safe, clean, and organized manner; stores products in a manner consistent with HACCP and Department of Health provisions.
• Uses work-related equipment correctly under manufacturer guidelines.
• Readily accepts delegated responsibilities and positively responds to the direction of the Food Service Director. Accurately completes assigned projects within a given time frame.
• Works a flexible schedule as required by business needs.
• Achieves Metropolitan Market attendance requirements.Skills Required / Qualifications:
Candidates will be selected from applicants having the best combination of the following qualifications:• Must possess current Washington State Driver’s License; excellent driving record required.
• Able to read and understand invoices and delivery instructions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality output while working within a deadline a must. Sense of urgency required. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-motivation; takes initiative; problem solves.
• Exceptional customer service skills. Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills required.
• Proven ability to meet attendance requirements, dependable.
• Able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:
* Attractive Hourly Wage, Negotiable DOE
* Rich Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Personal, Holiday, and Sick
* Generous Medical and Dental Plans at Very Low Cost to Team Members
* Health Reimbursement Arrangement
* Company Funded Life & Disability Insurance and Matching 401K
* Generous Employee Discount
* Employee Sponsored ORCA Card Program
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Met ACTIVE Account – Money Provided to Support an Active, Healthy Lifestyle
* Team Member Assistance ProgramHow to apply:
Applications are accepted online. Please visit our website to view complete job descriptions.
1. Go to http://www.metropolitan-market.com
2. Select the Careers section
3. Complete a general application and create a profile
4. Search open positions and apply anytime, using your general application and profileTopic: NEEDED – Handyman or Plumber
Recommendations, please! Really simple job. Need a new kitchen faucet installed. Straightforward, nothing unusual about this job. Would prefer an individual over a company (I know O’Neil and other companies are great but this is just so small that it is hardly worth their time. $$$).
I normally would use Joe The Plumber for a job like this but his website says he won’t be working for the next month.
I went to the junction today to pick up some lunch and groceries for the week and had two very different experiences today.
Coastline has an amazing setup. You order in advance via their mobile site and your meal is pre-bagged and waiting for you on a table that separates you from the workers. Everyone was wearing a mask. I felt very safe and could tell that everyone is taking the necessary precautions.
Contrast this with the Seattle Fish Company where nobody was wearing masks and there is no guidance on how to avoid close proximity to employees or other shoppers. They have amazing seafood, but I turned around and walked out.
Is anyone else avoiding businesses that aren’t mandating the use of face masks?
What’s the story behind the one panel of railing that’s covered in padlocks, on the bridge over Fairmount Ravine on Admiral Way? My kids are wondering if they can contribute a lock without upsetting someone 😀
Topic: Tutoring Avaliable!
Hello! Did your young student not get the adequate education they should’ve during this pandemic? Are you looking for summer opportunities to further develop their education and knowledge? Look no further! I’m a current undergraduate student studying Psychology, History and French; a jack of all trades! I also have plenty of experience with basic math, world geography, reading/writing skills, among many others. If you’re looking for a cheap tutor or someone to facilitate summer learning, feel free to contact me via email @ Philip.doherty00@gmail.com or shoot me a text/call @ (206) 512-4861, and I’d be happy to chat about your individual needs and expectations. I look forward to talking with you!
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Verity Credit Union is hiring for a Member Consultant II at our West Seattle Branch that will be responsible for enhancing our members’ lives by creating trusted relationships. This position will bring our experience standards to life in every interaction by making it easy to do business, finding ways to say “yes’, and valuing our members’ time. The Member Consultant II is primarily responsible for all member engagement including loan production and account origination, new member onboarding, and cross-selling additional products and services to empower our members’ financial lives. This position will also assist with in-branch transactions and member service requests to ensure a seamless member experience.
Ideal candidates for this role are flexible, service-focused, results driven, and thrive in a dynamic team environment, .We are looking for candidates that possess exceptional ability with interactive communication, decision making and problem solving.
Who We Are. . .
Verity has been a local member-owned credit union offering a full range of financial products and services to our members since 1933. Verity means truth—and this guides our actions. Honesty may not be the easiest approach, but it is the right one.
We take pride in our work. Our mission and vision guide our daily activities, and we need motivated individuals to lead our success. Verity is committed to being a top employer in Washington and we are honored to be a 2019 National 101 Best & Brightest Company based on our employee’s own reviews.
We Believe. . .
Trust is earned each day.
Learning is lifelong; it never stops.
People come first, before the bottom line.
Community engagement propels us forward.
Teamwork is the foundation of our success.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Adhere to the Verity Experience Process in every member interaction.
Listen to the member to understand their goals and help them build a plan to take action.
Originate, process, and onboard new members.
Originate, process and fund consumer, mortgage, and business loans.
Capture relevant member information and input it into our CRM system.
Protect our members’ confidence by adhering to security and compliance procedures.
Value our members’ time by accurately and efficiently processing transactions including wires, payments, and IRA distributions.
Assists with the branch operations, audits, and opening/closing procedures.
Collaborates with branch team to achieve individual and team goals.
Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience and EducationMinimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
Higher education in marketing, business, finance, communication, management is preferred.
Relationship-focused sales and business development experience is highly desired.
Three years of financial services work experience is a plus.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong sales, networking and business development skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret and analyze financial data.
Extensive knowledge of financial industry regulations and standards.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Ability to organize and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines.
Present positive and professional image to staff and members.
Problem solving skills.PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Verity Credit Union is committed to working with its employees to reasonably accommodate them with the physical aspects of the position. The following is a list of physical considerations that are normally encountered in this job:
Effectively communicate with diverse staff, members, and vendors
Sitting or standing for long periods of time
Working on computers for a long period of time in an office environment
Ability to travel within a assigned market
Ability to lift and carry 50 poundsWashington is an At-Will Employment State
Your employment is “at will”, meaning you are free to resign at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. Verity Credit Union is also free to conclude the employment relationship with you at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.
No statement or promise by a credit union representative or board member may be interpreted as a change in the “at will” policy, nor would it constitute an employment or other contractual agreement.
West Seattle, Washington
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