Annette Bright
Greeley,CO
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in customer service and operations management. Known for fostering positive work environments through focusing on job knowledge, efficiencies, and driving sales.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floral Market Lead
Albertsons Safeway
Denver, CO
09.2025 - Current
- Fostered a positive work environment through respectful interactions and a commitment to continuous learning and support.
- Assists with day-to-day operations, merchandising ideas and support, and training where needed
- Adapted work schedule to accommodate varying business needs.
- Uses critical and data driven thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions for better results across our department.
- Cultivated vendor relationships to secure optimal products and pricing for retail operations.
- Visiting competitors in the Market for product, display and price comparisons
- Assisting District Managers and Operations Specialists during store visits. Observed store operations to identify areas for improvement. Supported teams in implementing Division Programs.
- Compiled and distributed weekly, period, and quarterly sales, category and shrink data to Operations Specialists and District Managers.
- Focusing on quality and invoices for credits where needed
- Reporting Department Updates and Needs to Sales Manager, Operations Specialists, District Managers and Floral Managers
- Help create new ideas and displays to drive sales, with approval from Sales manager
- Currently helping the Produce Team with the same role
District Manager
Albertsons Safeway
Northern CO
04.2020 - 09.2025
- Led operational strategies to enhance store performance and achieve sales targets across multiple locations.
- Mentored district staff in best practices for customer service and team collaboration, fostering a positive work environment.
- Analyzed data to drive improvements in inventory management and reduce shrinkage rates.
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with safety, food safety, operational and merchandising strategies in order to maintain high standards of operation.
- Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
- Oversaw Store Re Grand Openings and Store Closing
- Fostered an environment of open communication between store leaders, to share operations optimization, problem-solving techniques and any new ideas.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from employees and implementing changes based on their suggestions.
- Worked with Local Organizations to be involved in the community that our stores reside
- Led Store Teams through difficult times such as Covid, Fires, Shooting Impact and Strikes
- Analyzed sales data to identify growth opportunities and areas for improvement across the district.
- Led alongside Operation Specialists to roll out new programs such as FAR, AFresh and Vision Pro
- Funneled Competitor Impact to the Division Office and planned sales impact
- Finalized Sales and Labor Plans
- Handled Customer Complaints
- Wrote and Delivered Yearly Employee Evaluations
Center Of Store Operations Specialist
Albertsons Safeway
Northern CO
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Visited stores daily to follow up on operational objectives
- focused on in stock conditions and following Division Merchandising and Marketing Strategy
- Interviewed, Trained and Developed the next Assistant Grocery Managers and Assistant Store Directors
- Mentored Store Directors to become the next Operations Specialists
- Created Great Working relationships with Vendors to ensure our stores were in stock and on program
- Followed Up weekly on accurate total store schedules
- Walked the Total Store with District Manager Daily to develop my knowledge
- Facilitated Weekly Assistant Store Director Calls to hear results from previous week and plan for the following week
- Reviewed Weekly Pre Books
- Planned Weekly Sales Push Items that focused on Sales Growth
- Helped District Manager with Quarterly Sales and Labor Plans
Store Director
Albertsons Safeway
Fort Collins And Greeley, CO
08.2015 - 02.2018
- Directed daily Huddles to enhance customer satisfaction and store performance.
- Oversaw inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Cultivated high-performing teams through effective training, mentorship and knowledge
- Analyzed P&L Data to drive decisions that would drive optimal store performance
- Became a source for Operations Specialist and District Managers when they needed help with projects, training and othe stores
- Ensured Stores were in compliance with safety and food safety regulations
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas for growth and development.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and effectively, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to ensure we were on the correct merchandising programs and had great in stock conditions
- Oversaw Store Planning, Schedules and Payroll
- Built strong working relationships with store personnel that empowered the teams to make the best decisions for the store and customers
- Implemented new roll technology or process roll outs
Assistant Store Director
Albertsons Safeway
Denver, Englewood, Greeley, Loveland Colorado
05.2011 - 08.2015
- Wrote Store Schedules
- Built Displays Based on Merchandising Schematics
- Oversaw Ordering Operations in Grocery, Frozen, Dairy and GMHBC to ensure we had minimal out of stocks
- Handled Vendor Communication for proper ordering and In Stock Conditions
- Bookkeeper 2 days a week
- Ran Total Store on Store Director Days off
- Oversaw Center of Store Inventory
- Led Team Huddles Daily for Employee Morale Boosting and Great Customer Service
Multiple Store Associate Positions
Albertsons Safeway
Greeley And Centennial, CO
07.2005 - 05.2011
- Worked in the Following Departments: Front End as Courtesy Clerk, Booth Clerk, Cashier, and PIC. Bakery, Fuel, File Maintenance and Floral
Production Clerk
Mr Goodcents
Greeley, CO
12.2003 - 07.2005
- Janitorial, Dishwasher, Cashier, Food Production
Education
Nursing
Aims Community College
Greeley, COSkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Albertsons Companies University Leadership Program
Timeline
Floral Market Lead
Albertsons Safeway
09.2025 - Current
District Manager
Albertsons Safeway
04.2020 - 09.2025
Center Of Store Operations Specialist
Albertsons Safeway
02.2018 - 04.2020
Store Director
Albertsons Safeway
08.2015 - 02.2018
Assistant Store Director
Albertsons Safeway
05.2011 - 08.2015
Multiple Store Associate Positions
Albertsons Safeway
07.2005 - 05.2011
Production Clerk
Mr Goodcents
12.2003 - 07.2005
Nursing
Aims Community College