Alyssa Borean
Kroger
COLUMBUS,OH
8
years of professional experience
Adaptable retail professional with experience leading produce teams and supporting daily store operations. Strong in customer service, merchandising, and problem-solving, with a proven record of maintaining product quality and accurate inventory. Ready to support growth and efficient department performance.
Work History
Produce Manager
1 Year- Monitored produce quality, removing damaged items and rotating stock using FIFO standards.
- Arranged displays to maintain fresh presentation and support department merchandising plans.
- Assisted customers with product selection, freshness questions, and special produce requests.
- Stocked cooler and sales floor with seasonal fruits, vegetables, and prepared produce items.
- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy, temperature, and product condition before stocking.
- Recorded inventory changes and notified leadership about low stock, shrink, and quality concerns.
- Trained and supervised produce staff for optimal performance and adherence to company policies.
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service and consistent delivery of high-quality products.
- Managed product rotation to minimize waste, optimizing freshness and quality of available goods.
- Coached and mentored new team members.
- Conducted regular inventory audits, addressing discrepancies and minimizing shrinkage due to theft or spoilage.
- Maintained produce area and kept produce storage area clean and sanitary.
- Assisted customers with questions or concerns regarding produce items, providing knowledgeable advice on storage tips and recipe suggestions when needed.
- Developed eye-catching displays and promotions to increase sales and drive customer interest in new products.
Assistant Produce Manager
6 Months- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by stepping into management roles when necessary, maintaining smooth operations in the absence of a manager.
- Assisted in training new team members, fostering an environment of teamwork and continuous learning for all staff.
- Maintained a clean and inviting produce section, adhering to food safety guidelines and store standards for quality assurance.
- Assisted customers with produce questions.
- Managed produce displays to maintain freshness, and presentation.
- Monitored inventory levels and replenished stock to support consistent product availability.
- Rotated perishable items using FIFO methods to reduce spoilage and shrink.
- Supported ordering decisions by reviewing sales trends and on-hand product counts.
- Assisted customers with product selection, special requests, and service-related questions.
Produce Associate
2 Years 9 Months- Inspected incoming produce for quality, removing damaged items and reducing spoilage risks.
- Rotated inventory using FIFO practices to preserve freshness and support food safety compliance.
- Stocked produce displays with fresh fruits and vegetables, maintaining rotation and presentation standards.
- Replenished shelves and service cases quickly, keeping product available during peak store traffic.
Sales Associate
2 Months- Assisted customers with fragrance, body care, and home fragrance selections using strong product knowledge.
- Processed transactions accurately at cash register while resolving payment issues and returns professionally.
- Maintained merchandise presentation, replenished fixtures, and organized stockroom inventory to support sales floor readiness.
- Supported promotional signage, seasonal floor sets, and visual merchandising standards across store.
Sales Associate
8 Months- Restocked merchandise, maintaining organized shelves and replenished high-traffic displays.
- Trained new associates on product knowledge, register procedures, and store policies.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
- Dean's List
- 3.6 GPA
- cum laude graduate
High School Diploma
Skills
Retail inventory management
Quality inspection
Stock rotation
Display replenishment
Customer service
Retail management
Team leadership
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Multitasking
Verbal and written communication
Microsoft Office
Teamwork
Timeline
Produce Manager
Kroger
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Produce Manager
Kroger
04.2025 - 10.2025Read More
Produce Associate
Kroger
07.2022 - 04.2025Read More
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
05.2021 - 07.2021Read More
Sales Associate
Michaels Craft Store
10.2018 - 06.2019Read More
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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Whetstone High School
High School Diploma
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