Allie Ridley
Amarillo
Summary
With a background in communication, I excel in interacting with employees and customers. My strong ability to manage responsibility and tasks while maintaining professionalism sets me apart. Possessing a growth development mindset, I constantly seek opportunities to enhance operations and improve outcomes in every task undertaken.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Buyer
Affiliated Foods
02.2024 - Current
- Managed purchasing activities for a high-volume manufacturing company
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to ensure cost savings
- Analyzed market trends and researched potential vendors
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders
- Implemented inventory management strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency
- Resolved vendor disputes and quality control issues
- Prepared and presented reports on procurement performance metrics
Grocery Manager
United Supermarkets
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Enhanced store presentation through regular merchandising updates and innovative display techniques.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Coordinated with other departments for smooth cross-functional collaboration, enhancing overall store performance.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement within the team.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient inventory management and product rotation systems.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
Assistant Store Director
United Supermarkets
02.2019 - 09.2023
- Managed store operations and achieved sales targets as a Store Manager
- Led a team of sales associates to deliver excellent customer service and increase store revenues
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve staff performance and productivity
- Optimized store layout and product displays to drive sales and enhance the customer experience
- Monitored inventory levels and conducted regular audits to ensure accurate stock levels
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing and maintain good supplier relationships
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly to ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty
- Analyzed sales data and market trends to develop strategies for increasing profitability and market share
- Input payroll for entirety of store each week of more than200 people
- Coordinated schedules, meetings, and travel arrangements for executives
- Handled confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Performed audits on payroll reports to ensure accuracy
Service Manager
United Supermarkets
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Developed and implemented service processes to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Maintained strong client relationships and addressed their concerns in a timely manner
- Monitored service performance metrics and implemented strategies for continuous improvement
- Trained new service team members on company policies and procedures
- Led service projects from initiation to completion, ensuring quality standards were met
- Managed employee benefit programs for a store of200+ employees
- Did stores entirety payroll as well
- Assisted in organizing files and documents for easy retrieval
- Handled scheduling and calendar management for multiple team members
- Prepared reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Developed and delivered training programs to improve employee performance and retention
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully implement HR policies and procedures
- Analyzed data to identify trends and make strategic recommendations for workforce planning
- Facilitated conflict resolution and provided coaching to employees on performance issues
- Maintained and updated employee records in compliance with legal requirements
- Conducted exit interviews to gather feedback and improve employee satisfaction
Education
Human Resource Management -
Western Governor University
Millcreek, Utah01-2026
Business Management - undefined
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05.2023
Skills
- Deadline-oriented
- Organization
- Efficiency
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solving
- Demand planning
- Customer service
- Multi-tasking strength
- Verbal and written communication
- Sales experience
- Quality assurance
LANGUAGES
English | Native
Spanish | Intermediate
Timeline
Procurement Buyer
Affiliated Foods
02.2024 - Current
Grocery Manager
United Supermarkets
09.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant Store Director
United Supermarkets
02.2019 - 09.2023
Service Manager
United Supermarkets
08.2016 - 02.2019
Business Management - undefined
West Texas A&M University
Human Resource Management -
Western Governor University
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