Albert Ybarra
Richardson,TX
Summary
Dynamic Meat Department Manager with over 29 years of experience in optimizing operations and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Skilled in decision-making, staff leadership, and implementing effective merchandising strategies to drive sales and customer satisfaction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Department Manager
HEB Grocery Store
McKinney, TX
09.1996 - Current
- Managed daily operations of meat department, ensuring quality standards and compliance with safety regulations.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste through effective ordering practices.
- Trained and mentored staff on proper meat handling techniques and customer service best practices.
- Implemented promotional strategies to enhance product visibility and increase sales in the meat department.
- Conducted regular inspections of meat products to maintain freshness and uphold quality assurance protocols.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, adjusting inventory strategies accordingly for improved performance.
- Ensured adherence to health regulations by conducting routine audits and training employees on compliance measures.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest quality and freshest meat products were available.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Boosted sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, creating eye-catching displays and promotions.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Reduced waste and shrinkage by closely monitoring product expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.
- Managed budgets for labor costs, inventory control, and ordering supplies while maintaining desired profit margins.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2000
Skills
- Cutting techniques
- Sanitation standards
- Staff leadership
- Schedule management
- Merchandising strategies
- Schedule coordination
- Inventory ordering
- Ordering supplies
- Merchandising management
- Customer service
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 27 staff members.
- Helped Grand open the first million dollar meat market in the country by an retailer.
- Trained new employees in cutting and wrapping skills.
Certification
- Certified Department Manager, HEB SORM Program - 12week course.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Meat Department Manager
HEB Grocery Store
09.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southwest Texas State University