Akbar Hernandez
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Confident in leading daily retail operations in a high-volume grocery setting. Manages staff scheduling, coaching, customer service, cash management, and store standards to support sales growth, freshness, safety, and cleanliness. Aligns labor, shrink control, and budget awareness to keep the store running efficiently and the team working toward shared goals.
Overview
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Language
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Sprouts Farmer Market
Phoenix, AZ
12.2024 - Current
- Support daily store operations by monitoring floor coverage, customer flow, and task completion throughout the shift with clear daily updates.
- Execute merchandising standards by checking displays, signage, and product placement across assigned areas.
- Assist with labor forecasting by adjusting staffing plans to match traffic patterns and operational needs.
- Supervised team members during peak periods, providing direction and support to keep service moving smoothly.
- Reviewed cash handling, deposits, and register procedures to maintain consistent accountability across shifts.
- Supported hiring and interview coordination for frontline roles during staffing gaps and seasonal demand.
Store Manager #40
Sprouts Farmer Market
Laveen, AZ
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Reviewed sales floor conditions and adjusted priorities to support smooth daily operations.
- Monitored inventory levels and flagged replenishment needs to support product availability.
- Maintained organized backroom conditions to support stock flow and safe product handling.
- Assisted with performance conversations to reinforce expectations and address recurring behavior concerns.
- Applied merchandising standards to keep product displays organized, attractive, and easy to shop.
- Communicate expectations clearly to employees to maintain freshness, safety, cleanliness, and daily execution consistency.
- Foster a collaborative team environment that supports performance, efficiency, and mutual accountability.
- Reviewed purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget discipline.
Store Manager #19
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
Scottsdale, Arizona
11.2022 - 04.2024
Store Manager #43
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
Mesa, AZ
08.2022 - 11.2022
Store Manager SWA
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
Laveen, Arizona
02.2022 - 06.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Sprouts Farmer Market
Mesa, AZ
01.2021 - 02.2022
Service Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
Mesa, United States
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Trained and mentored new cashiers using positive, encouraging coaching to strengthen performance and team contribution.
- Educated employees on register use, merchandising, and customer service standards to improve daily execution of overall store conditions.
Zone Manager
Walmart
Apache Junction, AZ
02.2007 - 03.2018
- Analyzed sales metrics and performance reports to identify underperforming areas and guide corrective action.
- Hired, supervised, and coached 50+ employees on strategies to improve team performance.
- Built customer and community relationships that supported repeat business and long-term store growth.
Education
High School Diploma -
Apache Junction High School
Apache Junction, AZ01.2007
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Cash management
- Shift scheduling
- Employee coaching
- Performance management
- Conflict resolution
- Succession planning
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Merchandising execution
- Inventory control
- Labor forecasting
- Merchandise planning
- Visual merchandising
- Shrink management
- P&L management
- Customer service
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Sprouts Farmer Market
12.2024 - Current
Store Manager #40
Sprouts Farmer Market
04.2024 - 12.2024
Store Manager #19
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
11.2022 - 04.2024
Store Manager #43
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
08.2022 - 11.2022
Store Manager SWA
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
02.2022 - 06.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Sprouts Farmer Market
01.2021 - 02.2022
Service Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
08.2018 - 12.2020
Zone Manager
Walmart
02.2007 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Apache Junction High School