Bobby Austin
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced with managing meat market operations, ensuring top-quality products and customer satisfaction. Utilizes effective inventory control and merchandising strategies to enhance sales and operational efficiency. Knowledge of team leadership and customer service, driving cohesive and productive work environment.
Knowledgeable with extensive expertise in managing meat market operations with over 18 years of meat department experience. Proven track record in optimizing inventory, ensuring product quality, and implementing effective merchandising strategies. Demonstrated proficiency in team leadership and customer service, fostering collaborative and results-driven environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
MEAT MARKET MANAGER
Kroger
Houston, TX
05.2016 - 12.2023
- Executed wrapping and labeling of diverse meat products to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Executed systematic cleaning and organization of workspace to facilitate compliance with health regulations.
- Supported customer satisfaction by providing detailed product insights and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
- Executed efficient operation of slicing and packaging machinery, contributing to enhanced workflow processes.
- Engaged with team members to enhance customer service practices and maintain elevated levels of client satisfaction.
- Managed band saw and slicer operations, focusing on precision in meat cutting and portioning.
- Implemented rigorous food safety protocols to uphold sanitation standards and ensure public health.
- Performed meat preparation tasks, including cutting, trimming, and grinding, to facilitate efficient packaging and sales processes.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and precise cutting of poultry, removing all inedible components.
- Applied precision in trimming fat and removing bones, resulting in superior quality and visually appealing cuts of meat.
Stocker
Costco Business Center
Stafford, TX
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 100 pounds.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Contributed to store cleanliness, ensuring aisles were free from clutter and hazards for shopper safety.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly locating items and providing product information.
- Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
- Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
- Maintained strong communication with supervisors regarding stock levels, upcoming promotions, and potential display changes.
- Assisted customers with special requests, enhancing their shopping experience at the store.
Stocker
Costco
Katy, TX
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 100 pounds.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Completed end-of-day tasks such as returning misplaced items to their correct locations, contributing to an organized sales floor for the next day''s business.
- Ensured proper rotation of perishable goods to maintain freshness and comply with health regulations.
JOURNEYMAN MEAT CUTTER
Kroger
05.2005 - 05.2016
- Maintained an organized work area to ensure optimal efficiency during the production process
- Performed regular maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
- Collaborated effectively with other workers in order to complete tasks within specified deadlines
- Displayed excellent customer service abilities while assisting customers with their selections and inquiries
- Strictly followed established guidelines for portion size control measures
- Demonstrated expertise in cutting, trimming and processing meat products for retail sale
- Handled perishables with care to maintain freshness throughout the production process
- Ensured that all products were labeled correctly with pricing information prior to distribution
- Wrapped and packaged meat products for customers
- Processed large quantities of meats quickly without sacrificing quality or accuracy
- Maximized sales potential through proper procedures for prepping, storing and merchandising products.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN GENERAL STUDIES -
Texas Southern University
Houston, TXHigh School Diploma -
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Houston, TX12.2023
Skills
- Meat cutting
- Workplace safety
- Sanitation standards
- Merchandising strategies
- Employee scheduling
- Promotional planning
- Cutting techniques
- Staff leadership
- Employee development
- Inventory ordering
- Cross-department collaboration
- Pricing strategy
- Loss prevention strategies
- Temperature monitoring
- Loss prevention policies
Timeline
Stocker
Costco Business Center
08.2020 - 04.2021
Stocker
Costco
01.2020 - 05.2020
MEAT MARKET MANAGER
Kroger
05.2016 - 12.2023
JOURNEYMAN MEAT CUTTER
Kroger
05.2005 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Dwight D. Eisenhower
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN GENERAL STUDIES -
Texas Southern University