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Amanda Vavere

Hudsonville,MI

Summary

Experienced retail leader with a strong record of problem solving, team motivation, and cross-team coordination. Known for keeping operations running smoothly, building strong relationships, and supporting standards, scheduling, and communication across departments.

Overview

1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Area Team Leader

Meijer
Grand Rapids , MI
10.2026 - Current
  • Implementing a united leadership team for the service area by aligning goals, team work, leading by example
  • Assisting service team in meeting company standards by providing training and support.
  • Bringing fresh and positive energy to the service team and encouraging each team member and leader each and every day.

Remodel Coordinator

Meijer
Greenville, MI
04.2026 - 09.2026
  • Collaborated with construction leadership to ensure timely and efficient project completion.
  • Coordinated daily and weekly communication between store and construction teams through email updates, phone calls, and meetings.
  • Supervised daily operations of Meijer team members to ensure smooth transitions during remodel.

GM Area Team Leader

Meijer
Caledonia , MI
09.2025 - 04.2026
  • Managed team member scheduling, coverage, and labor planning across departments.
  • Monitored inventory levels, merchandise displays, and stockroom organization.
  • Trained Meijer team members on store policies, tasks, and service expectations.

Remodel Co-Coordinator

Meijer
Grand Rapids , MI
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Coordinated schedules for team members and directed Meijer team in daily tasks to ensure adherence to construction timeline.
  • Streamlined communication between store team, remodel team, and construction team to enhance unified execution.
  • Created custom signage to direct customer traffic throughout the remodel process

Various Positions

Meijer
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2004 - 04.2025

Served in diverse positions within the organization

  • GM Team Member (Lowell, MI, Store 205)
  • Systems Monitor (Store 205)
  • Common Area Team Member (Store 205)
  • Remodel Team Leader (Store 205)
  • Common Area Team Leader (Ionia, MI, Store 303)
  • Frozen/Dairy Team Leader (Cascade, MI, Store 50)
  • Electronics Team Leader (Store 50)
  • GM Team Leader (Grand Rapids, MI, Store 158)
  • GM 45 Team Leader (Hudsonville, MI, Store 254)
  • Service Team Leader (Store 254)
  • Common/Pricing Team Leader (Store 158)
  • GM Area Team Leader (Caledonia, MI, Store 199)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
04-2009

Associate of Arts - Humanities

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
08-2007

Skills

  • Project management
  • Team motivation
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship building
  • Flexible schedule

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • Retail Management Certification
  • Powered Industrial Truck Certification

Timeline

Service Area Team Leader

Meijer
10.2026 - Current

Remodel Coordinator

Meijer
04.2026 - 09.2026

GM Area Team Leader

Meijer
09.2025 - 04.2026

Remodel Co-Coordinator

Meijer
04.2025 - 09.2025

Various Positions

Meijer
05.2004 - 04.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Grand Valley State University

Associate of Arts - Humanities

Lansing Community College
Amanda Vavere