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Professional Summary
Motivated and dependent hard-working individual with extensive experience in the customer service and retail grocery industry. Excels working as part of a dedicated team of employees. Over 5 years of experience in front-end/produce/freezer department management.
Skills
Vendor Coordination and Relationship Development
Strategic Planning
Team Management
Customer Assistance
Retail Merchandising
Purchasing Expertise
Pricing Negotiations
Supervision
POS Systems
Facilities Maintenance
Work History
08/2018 to 08/2020Produce Buyer/DSD CoordinatorRural King | Mattoon, IL,
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Negotiated with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and delivery.
Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals.
Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
Worked with managers to optimize promotions.
Interviewed and worked closely with vendors to acquire and develop desired products.
Set and recommended mark-up rates, mark-down rates and selling prices for merchandise.
Monitored and analyzed sales records and consumer purchasing trends.
Led merchandise selection, pricing, planning and marketing.
Conferred with store managers to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
Negotiated prices, discount terms and all transportation arrangements for merchandise.
Anticipated consumer buying patterns to create purchase and inventory plan.
08/2017 to 08/2018Department ManagerByler's | City, STATE,
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Identified and diminished performance gaps by coaching and supervising subordinates.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting adherence to operational best practices and company policies.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
Trained new employees and set department schedule.
04/2015 to 08/2017Front-end Cashier AssistantByler's | City, STATE,
Trained as a bagger/cart-retriever and provided back-up coverage for cashiers to provide customers with optimal support.
Assisted customers with locating and choosing merchandise in any store department.
Worked closely with department and store managers to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Used POS system to enter orders, process payments, and issue receipts.
Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
Greeted customers and responded to requests for information.
05/2012 to 04/2015Dog Caretaker/Janitorial AssistantHappy Woofer | City, STATE,
Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing.
Supported newborn animals with heat, safety and clean bedding to promote optimal growth and health.
Supported optimal animal health and comfort with frequent bedding changes.
Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
Maintained oversight of 300+ animals in kennels or holding pens.
Education
Expected in 08/2018Associate of Applied Science | Criminal JusticeDelaware Technical Community College, Dover, DEGPA:
Majored in Criminal Justice.
Worked full-time during enrollment.
Expected in 05/2015High School Diploma | Polytech High School, Woodside, DE, GPA:
Majored in Criminal Justice. Three year program.
Member of multiple sports teams including football, lacrosse, and baseball.
Additional Information
Just moved into town from Harrington, Delaware. Looking for employment ASAP.
Currently studying to become a real estate agent. Classes are online and at my own pace, so no scheduling issues.
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