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Barry Trest

Avon Lake,OH

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Kroger Foodstores, excelling in team leadership and customer relationship management. Proven track record in optimizing inventory management and enhancing employee engagement through effective training programs. Recognized for improving safety procedures and fostering a culture of high-quality service delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Deli, Bakery & Cheese Shoppe Mgr

Kroger Foodstores
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
  • Spearheaded transition to remote work during global health crisis, ensuring business continuity and employee safety.

Maintenance Tech

Banyan Living
10.2024 - 02.2025

Operated and maintained various power tools , completed assigned work orders, daily cleaning of common areas, cleaned and readied vacancies for new residents.

Maintenance Technician( Apartment Complex)

Millennia Housing Mgmt.
04.1996 - 03.2023
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.

Education

Associate In Applied Sciences - Paralegal Technology

Hinds Jr College
Raymond, MS
06.1987

Skills

  • Preventive maintenance
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Inventory management
  • Employee training
  • Safety procedures
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Cross-training programs
  • Customer service
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Staff training and development

Timeline

Maintenance Tech

Banyan Living
10.2024 - 02.2025

Maintenance Technician( Apartment Complex)

Millennia Housing Mgmt.
04.1996 - 03.2023

Deli, Bakery & Cheese Shoppe Mgr

Kroger Foodstores

Associate In Applied Sciences - Paralegal Technology

Hinds Jr College
Barry Trest