Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Angela Olson

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Results-driven retail management professional with over twenty years of experience. Expertise in safety compliance, visual merchandising, and staff training, resulting in enhanced workflow and increased sales. Committed to leveraging extensive experience to maximize store performance.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Frattallones Hardware and Garden
New Hope, MN
06.2018 - Current
  • Supporting GM by managing daily store operations, emphasizing customer service, inventory management, and staff scheduling.
  • Delivering mentorship for employees centered on optimizing sales generation, cultivating exceptional customer service, and driving cross-selling initiatives to boost retail productivity.
  • Charged with planning, implementation, and execution of all seasonal merchandising and operational initiatives to optimize business performance
  • Establishing a secure working environment by providing ongoing education and upholding safety regulations.
  • Detecting areas of operational inefficiency and established solutions to enhance workflow.

Assistant Front End Team Leader

Whole Foods Market
Edina, Minnesota
03.2017 - 06.2018
  • Administered daily cash handling operations, featuring safe balancing, cash drawer reconciliation, bank deposit preparation, change order processing, and balance sheet finalization.
  • Executed operational processes involving shipping and receiving, along withe store opening and closing procedures..
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints via in-person interactions, social media, telephone, or email with professionalism and efficiency.

Assistant Operations Supervisor

Lunds & Byerlys
Minneapolis, Minnesota
06.2012 - 03.2017
  • Formulated work schedules based on budgets and workloads, emphasizing priority tasks.
  • Recruited and interviewed candidates, ensuring optimal alignment with role requirements.
    Selected qualified employees and facilitated onboarding processes for new hires.
  • Cultivated versatility as a cross-functional employee to fulfill roles in departments such as meat/seafood, dairy, produce, health and body, and customer service desk.

Kennel Manager/Apprentice Dog Trainer

Can Do Canines/ Augusta Dog Training and Daycare
Minneapolis, Minnesota
07.2007 - 04.2012
  • Managed daily operations of kennel facility ensuring animal care
  • Supervised team of Kennel Assistants in daily operations of the kennel.
  • Supported lead trainers in executing obedience and special skills training during group and private sessions.

Deli/Bakery Manager

Fresh and Natural Foods
Shoreview, Minnesota
04.2006 - 07.2007
  • Developed and implemented order guides, inventory sheets, and cookbooks to enhance daily operations.
  • Planned seasonal menus based on product availability, customer demand, and profit margins.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and health codes in kitchen environments.

Deli counter coordinator

Linden Hills Co-op
Minneapolis, Minnesota
04.2005 - 04.2006
  • Led counter staff in delivering exceptional customer service.
    Organized fresh case and prepack cooler for effective merchandising.
    Maintained stocked salad bar and hot bar for quality offerings.
    Implemented safe food handling protocols to guarantee compliance with health standards.
    Enhanced customer engagement through attentive service and product presentation.

Bakery Team Leader

Whole Foods Market
Chicago, Illinois
03.2002 - 02.2005

Facilitated launch of parbaked bread and pastry program to diversify product offerings.

  • Assisted with department remodel to optimize customer experience and layout efficiency.
  • Constructed high-impact displays to maximize retail floor space.
  • Executed weekly sales planners and sign audits while leading monthly inventory activities.
  • Managed perishable products to minimize shrinkage while maintaining full displays.
  • Researched new products to meet evolving customer demand.

Education

Recording Engineering -

Music Tech
Minneapolis, MN
05-1997

High School Diploma -

Ely Memorial High School
Ely, MN
05-1995

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Visual merchandising
  • Hiring and training
  • Safety compliance
  • Team leadership

Certification

Fork Lift Certified

Accomplishments

Graduate of Lunds & Byerlys Management Training Program

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Frattallones Hardware and Garden
06.2018 - Current

Assistant Front End Team Leader

Whole Foods Market
03.2017 - 06.2018

Assistant Operations Supervisor

Lunds & Byerlys
06.2012 - 03.2017

Kennel Manager/Apprentice Dog Trainer

Can Do Canines/ Augusta Dog Training and Daycare
07.2007 - 04.2012

Deli/Bakery Manager

Fresh and Natural Foods
04.2006 - 07.2007

Deli counter coordinator

Linden Hills Co-op
04.2005 - 04.2006

Bakery Team Leader

Whole Foods Market
03.2002 - 02.2005

Recording Engineering -

Music Tech

High School Diploma -

Ely Memorial High School
Angela Olson