Adam Villarreal
Port Barrington,IL
Summary
Attentive and enthusiastic Meat Department Manager with background in training, team leadership and schedule coordination. Knowledgeable about retail operations and all areas of meat department, including proper equipment use, cleaning standards and maintaining food safety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
2019.08 - Current
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient meat cutting and packaging processes.
- Streamlined inventory management for optimal product availability and reduced waste.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality meats, maintaining freshness standards.
- Developed team members'' skills through hands-on training and constructive feedback, improving overall performance.
- Trained team members to become OTS Certified
Meat Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
2018.08 - 2019.08
- Developed team members'' skills through hands-on training and constructive feedback, improving overall performance.
- Collaborated with store management to create enticing meat displays, driving sales and customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers with special orders and provided knowledgeable recommendations on meat selection and preparation techniques.
- Managed staff scheduling to maintain consistent coverage while minimizing labor costs.
- Trained team members to become OTS Certified
Associate Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
2015.01 - 2018.08
- Maintain second largest meat team in region
- Mentor team members
- Set record sales within department week of Thanksgiving 2016
- First team, in company, to train and go live on Safety Chain (ETABS).
- Trained team members to become OTS Certified
MEAT CUTTER
Whole Foods Market
2015.01 - 2015.01
- Overall meat cutter responsibilities.
MEAT CUTTER
Whole Foods Market
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Inventory
- Assisted Team Leader with running the department (no ATL on site).
MEAT CUTTER
Whole Foods Market
2011.01 - 2014.01
- Completed apprenticeship obtained meat cutter title
- Took on buying responsibilities
- Closed down Palatine Store
- Overall meat cutter responsibilities
- Open up Kildeer Store location.
APPRENTICE
Whole Foods Market
2010.01 - 2011.01
- Merchandising the service case
- Learning the anatomy of animals
- Learning the role of a meat cutter.
MEAT DEPARTMENT TEAM MEMBER
Whole Foods Market
2008.01 - 2010.01
- Provide excellent customer service
- Opening and closing duties.
SPA TECHNICIAN/SUB-CONTRACTOR
Strictly Spas
2004.01 - 2007.01
- Spa servicing
- One on one customer service.
Education
G.E.D. -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL01.2002
Skills
- Employee Coaching
- Goal Setting
- Decision Making
- Meat Cutting
- Product Knowledge
- Merchandising Strategies
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Meat Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
2019.08 - Current
Meat Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
2018.08 - 2019.08
Associate Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
2015.01 - 2018.08
MEAT CUTTER
Whole Foods Market
2015.01 - 2015.01
MEAT CUTTER
Whole Foods Market
2014.01 - 2015.01
MEAT CUTTER
Whole Foods Market
2011.01 - 2014.01
APPRENTICE
Whole Foods Market
2010.01 - 2011.01
MEAT DEPARTMENT TEAM MEMBER
Whole Foods Market
2008.01 - 2010.01
SPA TECHNICIAN/SUB-CONTRACTOR
Strictly Spas
2004.01 - 2007.01
G.E.D. -
College of Lake County