Anthony Dahnke
Marana,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Store Director with a proven track record at Albertsons/Safeway, excelling in sales leadership and team building. Enhanced operational efficiency through strategic merchandising and staff training, driving sustainable growth. Adept at inventory management and fostering strong vendor relationships, consistently achieving performance goals while motivating teams to excel.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Director
Albertsons/Safeway
Tucson, AZ
04.2018 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations and executed merchandising and marketing strategies with team.
- Drove sales and profits to achieve sustainable growth.
- Coached and mentored associates to enhance professional development.
- Developed effective store schedules based on customer forecasts and employee skillsets.
- Reported store performance, staff issues, and financial goals to district manager.
- Managed staffing, training, safety compliance, inventory control, and financial functions.
- Fostered collaborative environments to boost team performance and operational efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance organizational culture and optimize workflows.
- Monitored daily operations and staff performance, providing coaching and guidance when necessary.
Grocery Manager
Albertsons/Safeway
Tucson , AZ
03.2006 - 04.2018
- Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions through following marketing and merchandising plans.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Managed, trained and motivated personnel to continuously improve knowledge and abilities.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Worked with vendor community to execute marketing and merchandising plans and drive sales.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
Grocery Third Person
Albertsons
Tucson , AZ
10.2005 - 03.2006
- Oversaw daily store operations in collaboration with Grocery Manager and Director.
- Inspected floor displays, replenishing merchandise promptly to maintain availability.
- Updated promotional signage to reflect current pricing and support marketing efforts.
- Utilized pallet jacks and hand trucks to efficiently stock merchandise on sales floor.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of shelf planograms and endcap plans for optimal merchandising.
- Stocked shelves according to planogram specifications, ensuring proper product placement.
- Managed team dynamics and drove employee performance toward success.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Night Crew Chief
Albertsons
Tucson , AZ
07.2001 - 10.2005
- Stocked and merchandised products to meet sales and merchandising standards.
- Kept shelves full and faced and built attractive floor, aisle and frontend displays.
- Directed night crew personnel to meet department's service level and merchandising goals and objectives.
- Communicated with Store director and Grocery manager.
- Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities and general knowledge.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Produce Clerk
Albertsons
Tucson, AZ
06.2000 - 07.2001
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting each customer promptly.
- Assisted other departments within the store when needed.
- Replenished display cases as necessary throughout the day.
- Rotated produce items to ensure freshness.
- Maintained cleanliness of department while adhering to health code regulations.
- Received and stocked incoming produce shipments.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Checked for quality, ripeness, and overall condition of products before stocking shelves.
Courtesy Clerk
Albertsons
Tucson, AZ
06.1998 - 06.2000
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Assisted customers with product selection and answered questions about store policies.
- Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous at all times.
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
Education
Sabino High School
Tucson, AZSkills
- Sales leadership
- E-Commerce sales leadership
- Team building
- Customer service
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Performance management
- Store operations
- Vendor relationship development
- Delegation Abilities
- People management
- Merchandise planning
- Staff leadership
- Team motivation
- Training and mentoring
- Partnership building
Personal Information
Title: Store Director
Accomplishments
- Store Director of the year District 1 2025
- Heart of Vail award 2025
Timeline
Store Director
Albertsons/Safeway
04.2018 - Current
Grocery Manager
Albertsons/Safeway
03.2006 - 04.2018
Grocery Third Person
Albertsons
10.2005 - 03.2006
Night Crew Chief
Albertsons
07.2001 - 10.2005
Produce Clerk
Albertsons
06.2000 - 07.2001
Courtesy Clerk
Albertsons
06.1998 - 06.2000
Sabino High School