Alyssa Barton
Peyton,Colorado
Summary
Goal-driven assistant store manager with several-year record of accomplishment in exceeding revenue and profit goals while controlling inventory shrinkage and loss percentages. Experienced in monitoring inventory levels, overseeing merchandising and coordinating stock rotation to minimize obsolescence. Enthusiastic, industrious and diligent management paired with skill and fortitude to thrive in dynamic, customer-centric work settings. Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing an efficient, friendly, and effective team of 185 employees
King Soopers
06.2019 - Current
- Assess the conditions of all departments on a daily basis.
- Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions in the store.
- Provided leadership support during peak business hours by motivating staff members to meet targets.
- Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Fully versed in the hiring processes for both hourly and salaried associates.
- Full knowledge of payroll system
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
- Identified areas of operational inefficiency and implemented solutions to streamline processes.
- Developed strategies for increasing store profitability by analyzing financial data and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations.
- Experienced Assistant Store Manager with depth in recruiting, training, mentoring, coaching, and developing staff in large, consumer-focused store operations
- Strong budgeting, sales forecasting, and merchandising background followed with an exceptional sense of customer service and in-depth knowledge of cash/inventory management
- Broad skills in educating personnel to achieve exceptional levels of customer service, building teams, and ensuring the achievement of corporate goals..
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner and addressed any issues that may arise during store hours.
- Delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
- Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives to streamline business effectiveness.
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Assistant Store Manager
King Soopers
Peyton, CO
11.2009 - Current
- Selected to open our brand-new King Soopers location in Falcon, CO
- Helping in the complete hiring process for over three hundred new associates
- Maintaining an open door policy to help employees feel comfortable voicing concerns.
- Coordinating merchandising by planning floor layouts and displays, guiding resets and directing sales signage placement.
- Coaching employees to help each reach true potential and expand skill sets.
- Analyzing inventory trends to guide product ordering and develop sales promotions to minimize overstock.
- Assist in overall daily operations by delegating tasks, managing shift changes and conducting keyholder duties to open and close business.
- Boosting sales through attractive merchandise presentation, competitive pricing and adequate inventory.
- Keeping store properly maintained to specific corporate standards.
- Maintained clean and organized facility to prevent accidents, damages and lost items.
- Conducting regular store audits to identify areas needing improvement or corrective action.
- Providing leadership support for a team of 200+ associates by setting goals and providing guidance when needed.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures and safety regulations.
Deli Manager
King Soopers
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Managing an efficient, friendly, and effective crew of 13+ associates
- Evaluate department conditions and operations daily
- WIP certified and keeping the department on WIP standards daily
- Train and develop associates that want to move up in the company
- Provide performance feedback and coaching employees
- Daily tasks with the handheld
- Code date management
- Food Safety certified
- Performing a safe food environment
- Ordering for the department
- Obtaining and sustaining shrink goals
- Customer service
- Quality control
- Schedule writing.
Grocery Code Date Management Clerk
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Performed task on the hand-held
- Completed code date management by 9am for all of Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and Natural Foods
- Completed all section checks and rotation calendars for Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and Natural Foods
- Completed all the markdowns for the back door receiver
- Quality control
- Customer service.
Deli Manager
King Soopers
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Managing an efficient, friendly, and effective crew of 13+ associates
- Evaluated department conditions and operations daily
- WIP certified and keeping the department on WIP standards daily
- Trained and developed associates that have wanted to move up in the company
- Provided performance feedback and coaching of employees
- Daily tasks with the handheld
- Code date management
- Food Safety Certified
- Performing a safe food environment
- Ordering for department
- Obtaining and sustaining shrink goal
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Schedule writing.
Assistant Deli Manager
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managing an efficient, friendly, and effective crew of 13+ associates
- Evaluated department conditions and operations daily
- Key Retailing certified
- Trained and developed associates that have wanted to move up in the company
- Provided performance feedback and coaching of employees
- Daily tasks with the handheld
- Markdowns
- Food Safety Certified
- Performing a safe food environment
- Ordering for department
- Obtaining and sustaining shrink goal
- Quality control
- Customer service.
Cheese Lead
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Managing an efficient, friendly, and effective crew of 2 associates
- Evaluated department conditions and operations daily
- Key Retailing of the cheese island and all cheese products on the sales floor and back rooms
- Trained and developed associates that have wanted to learn how to become a cheese lead
- Provided performance feedback and coaching of employees
- Daily tasks with the handheld
- Performing markdowns in a timely manner
- Food Safety Certified
- Performing a safe food environment
- Ordering for department
- Obtaining and sustaining shrink goal
- Customer service
- Quality control.
Deli Clerk
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Learning the ins and outs of the deli
- Food Safety
- Case setting
- Prepping the department
- Closing tasks for the deli
- Dish washing, taking temperatures on all hot and cold products, cleaning all food prep surfaces
- Frying chicken, baking rotisserie chicken.
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Arapahoe Community College
Skills
- PIT Certified
- General computer skills
- Doing payroll for 180 associates
- Advertising & marketing
- Recruiting/hiring
- Sales forecasting
- Inventory management
- Operations Oversight
- Department Oversight
- Store Organization
- Loss Prevention
- Customer Relations
- Stock management
- Hiring and Training
- Strategic Merchandising
- Cost Control
- Process Improvements
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
Awards
Having a hand in the complete process of hiring 300+ associates for our new Falcon Marketplace King Soopers. Coaching, teaching, and training brand new associates. Developing 300+ associates to be as successful as possible. I have also passed all our standards walks with 85 or above.
Accomplishments
- Nominated for the 2024 Inspirational Woman Award twice
- Successfully hosting a Standards Walk at our new Falcon Market Place
- Opening the new Falcon Market Place King Soopers
- Having a hand in the complete process of hiring 300+ associates for our new Falcon Marketplace King Soopers.
- Coaching, teaching, and training brand new associates. Developing 300+ associates to be as successful as possible.
Certification
- PIT Certified
- Red Jacket
- Starbucks Certified
- Food Safety Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Managing an efficient, friendly, and effective team of 185 employees
King Soopers
06.2019 - Current
Deli Manager
King Soopers
02.2019 - 06.2019
Grocery Code Date Management Clerk
07.2018 - 02.2019
Deli Manager
King Soopers
07.2015 - 07.2018
Assistant Deli Manager
01.2013 - 01.2015
Cheese Lead
01.2011 - 01.2012
Assistant Store Manager
King Soopers
11.2009 - Current
Deli Clerk
01.2009 - 01.2011
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Arapahoe Community College