Amy Tweten
Certified Meat Cutter
Mercer Island,WA
Start with the “Why”
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Fred Meyer, excelling in meat cutting and food safety. Proven ability to enhance product quality through expert knife handling and sanitation practices. Strong leadership skills demonstrated by training new employees and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring consistent excellence in service and product delivery.
Work History
Meat Cutter
Fred Meyer
04.2023 - Current
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity
- Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
- Educated customers on different cuts of meat and cooking techniques, enhancing their overall experience.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
ASL (Assistant Store Leader) Center Store
Fred Meyer
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Recruited and hired talented individuals bringing depth and experience to organization.
- Actively contributed towards fostering a culture of continuous improvement, supporting the achievement of store-wide objectives.
- Assisted with the successful launch of promotional campaigns, leading to increased sales during peak periods.
- Built relationships with team members to encourage willingness to address concerns and issues.
Home & Garden Manager
Fred Meyer
06.2015 - 10.2021
- Supervised daily operations of garden department, ensuring optimal plant health and inventory management.
- Trained and mentored staff on best horticultural practices and customer service techniques.
- Implemented sustainable practices to enhance plant growth while reducing waste and resource usage.
- Established partnerships with local nurseries and suppliers to secure high-quality plants at competitive prices.
- Designed seasonal displays to showcase a variety of plant species throughout the year.
Education
Diploma
06.1994
Certification
Meat cutter certified
Forklift certified
Trained on saw
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Meat Cutter & Forklift Certificate’s
Accomplishments
My 3 years as a Garden Manager -
Yr. 1 Team and I accomplished a sales increase of 11% over $840,000
Yr. 2 steam and I accomplished a sales increase of 21.3% over $1.2 million
Yr. 3 (final) Team and I accomplished a sales increase of 47% over $ 1.5 million
Yakima #486 reached the stars that year and ranked 2nd in the enterprise!! BOOM 😎
My 2 years as the Home Manager #486
Coaching teaching training hiring /firing scheduling managing self and associates in all required and necessary processes to better the business.
Year 2 - Team and I succeeded a sales increase of 25% ranking Store #486 Home Depot #9 in the top ten.
Promoted by our District Manager to be an ASL Assistant Store Leader (Center Store)
Responsibility of the stores entirety.
I enjoyed, evolved and cared about what I was doing!!
Honest answer is… the money was not worth the stress and time it took from the “work life balance”
So Meat Cutter I’m proud to be!!
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteTimeline
Meat Cutter - Fred Meyer
04.2023 - Current
ASL (Assistant Store Leader) Center Store - Fred Meyer
10.2021 - 11.2023
Home & Garden Manager - Fred Meyer
06.2015 - 10.2021
Gig Harbor High School - , Diploma