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Windermere, FL Street Address
Phone: (Street Address ) 227-013Seasoned retail Grocery professional with 20+ years experience with an emphasis on Produce ManagementBringing talent in Operations Management, Staff Supervision, Sales, and Merchandising.Strong organizational and leadership skills; excellent customer service and communication abilities.Summary Of QualificationsProduce Management Budget Allocation Inventory/ Shrinkage ControlLabor Scheduling Staff Training & Development Produce SeasonalitySales & Merchandising Vendor/Customer Relations Professional & DependableProfessional ResponsibilitiesProduce OperationsCurated and maintained a diverse selection of fresh produce; ensured compliance with produce weighing, measuring and labeling requirements.Researched, located, and procured quality and bulk quantities of produce for store retail and profitability.Checked and verified produce shipments to ensure items listed on vendor invoices were received; validated quality, count or weight, and condition; ordered and maintained inventory control.Regularly inspected produce racks to ensure freshness and reduce shrinkage; assured proper rotation and sanitization required for food safety.Store ManagementDirected and supervised department personnel in various arenas to achieve revenue, profit, and service goals.Oversaw store employees; scheduled labor coverage, opened and closed stores and markets.Utilized relevant data to generate operational reports to assist in business planning/forecasting.Made purchase decisions and managed process for product order fulfillment for several products.Supported department budget by making cost-effective purchases to foreseeably retail for sound profits.Monitored inventory levels on store products; reordered products accordingly and stocked upon arrival.Set clear performance expectations for associates, measured results and praised/coached staff as needed.Sales & Customer ServiceManaged several dozen Sales accounts in promotional efforts for a national food retailer.Developed and implemented Sales tactics and campaigns to identify and capture new business accounts.Established contact with decision makers, assessed customer needs, and delivered presentations to close sales.Organized and coordinated arrival of new products within sales territory.Postured promotional merchandise for high visibility to increase merchandise sales.Fostered solid relationships with customers to establish rapport for continued and referral business.Implemented and maintained merchandising programs and promotions.Proactive in identifying and resolving both employee and customer issues; communicated well with store management, associates, customers, and vendors.Professional ExperienceUnited Trucking- Apopka, Fl Warehouse Worker 2008-2023Whole Foods Orlando, FL Asst. Produce Manager 2006 2008Fresh Market Orlando, FL Asst. Produce Manager 2004 2005Big Johns Market Healdsburg, CA Produce Manager 2003 2004Mill Valley Market Mill Valley, CA Produce Clerk 2000 2001The Fruit Guys San Francisco, CA Produce Buyer, Production Manager 1999 2000Greenleaf Produce San Francisco, CA Receiving Clerk, Inventory Control 1998-1999ReferencesAvailable Upon Request |