Branden Tomes
1910 E State Road, Port Clinton,OH
Summary
Knowledgeable Field Specialist with a strong background in operations and merchandising management. Successfully executed complex field projects, ensuring optimal performance and maximized results. Demonstrated expertise in problem solving and decision making while building strong relationships with clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Field Specialist
Kroger
08.2024 - Current
- Increased productivity by streamlining processes and best practices to meet the highest standards of the company.
- Provided expert guidance to department leaders and management teams, fostering a culture of continuous teaching, training and, developing.
- Contributed to cost reduction initiatives by identifying areas for improved labor and shrink results.
- Enhanced store satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Center Store Field Specialist
Kroger
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Delivered high-quality results by adapting quickly to changing circumstances in the field environment.
- Leveraged strong communication skills to effectively liaise between store teams and vendors.
- Improved efficiency and sales growth by implementing processes and standards.
- Played a key role in successful project completion of store remodels and standards walks by coordinating logistics and managing timelines efficiently for multiple parties.
Overnight Assistant Store Leader
Kroger
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Built relationships with team members to encourage willingness to address concerns and issues.
- Mentored employees to help improve skills and enable team members to become peak performers in their respected rolls.
- Managed team workload to reach production targets.
- Worked with store leader to set up visually appealing layout for store merchandise.
Assistant Store Leader
Kroger
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Reviewed financial reports each day and investigated variances with accounting staff to keep records accurate.
- Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize overtime rates, and support sustainability objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.2017
Skills
- Complex problem-solving
- Results-oriented
- Team leadership
- Operations management
Certification
- SafeServ Certification: Food Handling
- Leadership Essentials (L.E) Management Training
Timeline
Operations Field Specialist
Kroger
08.2024 - Current
Center Store Field Specialist
Kroger
05.2023 - 07.2024
Overnight Assistant Store Leader
Kroger
09.2021 - 04.2023
Assistant Store Leader
Kroger
01.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Bowling Green State University
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