ALBERT DADE JR.
Glenn Heights,TX
Summary
Grocery Store Manager with over 24 years of experience, showcasing exceptional management skills and expertise in inventory, wage, and shrinkage control, alongside a profound dedication to customer service and satisfaction.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Director
A&S Supermarkets
Dallas, TX
2017 - Current
- Analyzed inventory trends and implemented strategies to enhance stock availability and reduce surplus waste.
- Facilitated training sessions to elevate team skills and knowledge.
- Evaluated sales data to uncover key trends and drive strategic merchandise and promotional initiatives.
- Fostered a welcoming shopping atmosphere by swiftly addressing customer inquiries and efficiently resolving issues.
- Conducted performance assessments, providing actionable feedback to drive employee engagement.
- Fostered and enhanced vendor relationships to negotiate favorable pricing and broaden product offerings.
- Executed thorough staff performance evaluations to pinpoint areas for improvement and facilitate career advancement.
- Directed compliance initiatives with security protocols to protect store resources from loss or theft.
- Cultivated a collaborative team environment to drive operational efficiency and collective success.
- Cultivated customer engagement initiatives to address concerns and strengthen brand loyalty.
- Conducted thorough analysis of sales data to uncover significant trends and opportunities.
- Implemented strategies to strengthen team dynamics and cultivate camaraderie.
- Oversaw staffing training and compliance initiatives while managing inventory and financial operations.
- Directed payroll management for all employees, ensuring adherence to company policies and financial regulations.
- Analyzed customer forecasts and employee skill sets to streamline store scheduling.
- Guided and developed team members in daily tasks, enhancing professional growth through focused training initiatives.
- Analyzed shrinkage trends and implemented strategic initiatives to protect assets and reduce operational costs.
- Verified and validated payroll submissions, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Directed daily store operations to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Directed and communicated store programs and standards to uphold quality, freshness, safety, and cleanliness across operations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team member productivity and performance outcomes.
- Fostered robust relationships with customers to strengthen connection and trust.
- Analyzed attendance trends and executed strategies to improve punctuality and promote a culture of reliability.
- Facilitated negotiations of pricing and service terms with customers and vendors to optimize cost efficiency.
- Spearheaded design and implementation of dynamic merchandise displays to elevate in-store customer engagement.
- Assessed and reported issues to upper management, ensuring thorough and clear documentation.
- Addressed complex customer issues to strengthen employee support and ensure commitment to outstanding service delivery.
Store Manager
Minyards Food Store
Dallas, TX
08.2002 - 05.2011
- Managed four store locations.
- Achieved EBITDA numbers and Salary budget in all locations.
- Wrote weekly schedules according to payroll policies to meet business demand.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints.
- Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Trained team to merchandise store to build sales through all seasons and holidays.
- Successfully maintained store conditions according to City Health Department standards.
- Made sure the team knew the store budgets and communicated progress so that Period goals were met.
- Developed a good relationship with surrounding communities of stores managed.
- In charge of staffing entire store.
- Determined staff promotions and demotions, and terminated employees when necessary.
Store Manager
RLS Supermarkets
Dallas, TX
05.2011 - 2017
- Manage entire store operation at the company's highest volume store and resumed all duties listed with Minyards during previous ownership from 08-26-2002 through 05-11-2011.
- Managed a Team of 102 associates.
- Reduce salary expense from 10.89% to under 8.50% while maintaining good store conditions and customer service.
- Developed training programs for Checkers and Assistant Managers.
- Developed Labor Scheduling Spread Sheets to track daily, weekly, and Period to date results which was used company wide.
- Opened the first Cash Saver location 01-29-16.
- Worked closely with the district manager to formulate and build the store brand.
- Developed a good relationship with City Council so that Cash Saver concept was excepted in the neighborhood.
- Successfully increased store sales by 20%.
- Developed four Store Managers that went on to run their own stores.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Amaceo Smith Highschool
Dallas, TX, USASkills
- Operational oversight
- Risk assessment
- Predictive analysis
- Performance evaluation
- Effective leader
- Profit and Loss (P&L) oversight
- Inventory control
- Effective communication
Activities and Honors
- Attends the Adelaide, Singing Hills, and Carver Heights Neighborhood Associations Monthly in the surrounding communities of Cash Saver #19.
- Nominated Employee of the Month February 2002 for Minyard Food Stores.
- Nominated the company Employee of the Year in 2002 for Minyard Food Stores.
Timeline
Store Manager
RLS Supermarkets
05.2011 - 2017
Store Manager
Minyards Food Store
08.2002 - 05.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Amaceo Smith Highschool
Store Director
A&S Supermarkets
2017 - Current