Alan Corson
Duarte,CA
Summary
Attentive hands on Store Manager offering over 10 years working in retail sales industry. Focused and enthusiastic demeanor with a strong background building successful teams. Proven track record for creating positive working and shopping environments, driving sales and customer count.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Management
Ralphs Grocery
, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
- Coached and developed over 90 store associates through formal and informal interactions.
- Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales, results, and market share.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Implemented campaigns, promotions, and weekly sales planner to help with developing goods and services.
- Achieve positive identical sales goal as well as positive EBITDA
- Work directly with departments heads on company compliance for health inspections, EcoLab Audits, Internal Audit, and Loss Prevention Audit.
- Maintain all store records, safety data sheets, and safety audits for company and OSHA compliance.
- Created engaging product 'Wow' displays to enhance brand visibility, attract customers, and boost sales
Produce Field Specialist
Ralphs Grocery Store
, CA
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted thorough competition checks to ensure market competitiveness.
- Acted as liaison between senior executives to ensure store produce integrity and company compliance
- Partnered with district-wide produce leaders to maintain high merchandising standards, enforce quality control measures, and uphold the company's commitment to Full, Fresh, and Friendly.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration with produce leaders in two districts through regular marketing and operation calls
- Assisted in resolving quality and short concerns by partnering with senior leadership and Buyers
Produce Team Leader
Ralphs Grocery Store
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.
- Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
- Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
- Monitored work environment to maintain safety, cleanliness and organization.
- Rotated stock to maintain freshness.
- Checked delivered merchandise and order information to verify shipment accuracy.
- Maintained current and accurate inventory with cycle counts and audits.
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
- Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
- Checked prices and located products for customers.
- Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
Replenishment Clerk
Ralphs Grocery Store
Arcadia, CA
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Put together visually-pleasing displays for regular merchandise and sales promotions.
- Transported received inventory to storage location and organized according to warehouse plan.
- Kept stockroom orderly, accessible and safe with regular upkeep.
- Used forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and overhead cranes to move items throughout facility.
- Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
- Reordered stock to replenish inventory without interruption to production
Service Deli Clerk
Ralphs Grocery Store
Arcadia, CA
03.2012 - 02.2016
- Worked with customers placing large or specialized orders, providing samples and recommendations and responding to requests.
- Documented and entered special orders for event catering and party trays.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Completed orders by slicing, weighing, packaging and pricing meats and cheeses.
- Distributed new item samples to customers to provide opportunities for individuals to try products before purchase.
- Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable.
- Checked signage and pricing to verify accurate displays on counters and in cases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain Park
Monrovia06.2019
Skills
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Inspections
- Display Setup
- Product Knowledge
- Merchandising and Display
- Inventory Management
- Sales and Promotions
Timeline
Store Management
Ralphs Grocery
02.2022 - Current
Produce Field Specialist
Ralphs Grocery Store
03.2021 - 02.2022
Produce Team Leader
Ralphs Grocery Store
01.2019 - 02.2021
Replenishment Clerk
Ralphs Grocery Store
02.2016 - 01.2018
Service Deli Clerk
Ralphs Grocery Store
03.2012 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Mountain Park