Aiajovan Kim
Wixom
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in grocery and deli operations. Recognized for strong skills in inventory counts and food safety compliance. Prepared to leverage expertise in team leadership and product management to drive operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Team Lead
Walmart
10.2022 - 02.2026
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
Grocery Department Manager
Kroger
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Performed key tasks to promote inviting grocery store appearance.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
General Merchandise Lead
Meijer
09.2015 - 11.2018
- Helped customers select merchandise by offering multiple product options fitting specific needs.
- Backed up cashier staff during heavy customer flows to prevent unnecessary service delays.
- Maintained superior customer service levels by prioritizing customers' needs over merchandising assignments.
- Kept sales floor clean, neat, and well-stocked for customers, helping to drive consistent sales with professional arrangements.
- Pushed and stocked product in multiple departments and consistently met time targets.
- Designed product displays to attract customers and increase sales.
Assistant General Manager
Arbys
03.2013 - 01.2015
- Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
- Maintained well-controlled business inventory with minimal losses by enforcing solid monitoring and management structures.
- Enforced quality assurance protocols to deliver ideal customer experiences.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Education
Associate of Science - Education
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI07.2026
Skills
- Register operations
- Shrink control
- Product stocking and rotation
- Food safety standards
- Customer service
- Inventory counts
Timeline
Deli Team Lead
Walmart
10.2022 - 02.2026
Grocery Department Manager
Kroger
10.2018 - 10.2022
General Merchandise Lead
Meijer
09.2015 - 11.2018
Assistant General Manager
Arbys
03.2013 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Education
Wayne County Community College