Alphonse Criscuolo
Seymour,CT
Summary
I am a hardworking Meat Department Manager adept at providing customers with positive experience at every visit. Offering 16 years of experience, with 9 years managing meat departments, my background in training, team leadership and schedule coordination along with knowledge about store and retail operations sets me a part from my peers.
My strong leadership allows me to maintain a high standard that includes proper equipment use, cleaning standards and maintaining food safety, and quality for the customer.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Manager
Grade A Markets
01.2008 - Current
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, fostering strong relationships and promoting repeat business through excellent service experiences.
- Mentored new hire staff members in proper meat handling techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Discusses budgeting processes for the meat department with supervisor, helps to identify opportunities for improved profitability or expense reduction measures.
- Maintains shrink and gross profit under the goal number, to help with inventory accuracy.
- Ensured consistent high-quality products by closely monitoring cutting, grinding, and packaging processes.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Monitored supplier performance to guarantee timely deliveries and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Developed and executed successful holiday promotions, including special offers and themed displays designed to attract shoppers during peak seasonal periods.
- Maintained open lines of communication with all team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high productivity levels and employee retention.
- Optimized staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak shopping hours, resulting in reduced wait times for customers.
- Managed ordering process for all meat products, streamlining procedures to improve efficiency while reducing overstock issues.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on incoming shipments, ensuring only the freshest meats were offered to customers.
- Enhanced meat department sales by ensuring proper product display and presentation.
- Implemented employee training programs focused on enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills among team members.
- Reduced waste costs by implementing effective inventory management and rotation systems.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing daily operations of the meat department, consistently meeting targets for sales growth and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT05.2006
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame of West Haven
West Haven, CT06.2002
Skills
- Scheduling Staff
- Sanitation Procedures
- Sanitation Standards
- Merchandising Strategies
- Ordering Supplies
- Meat Cutting
- Staff Leadership
- Schedule Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Employee Development
- Schedule Coordination
- Inventory ordering
- Temperature Monitoring
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Leadership
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Professional and Courteous
- Analytical Thinking
- Hiring and Training
Timeline
Meat Manager
Grade A Markets
01.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Accounting
University of New Haven
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of New Haven
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame of West Haven