Brandon Cavanaugh
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Whole Foods Market Inc, excelling in customer service and order preparation. Proven ability to enhance team productivity and optimize inventory management. Strong organizational skills and analytical thinking contributed to improved lead times and reduced backorders, ensuring exceptional service delivery in fast-paced environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Order Writer
Whole Foods Market Inc
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Learned product specifications and inventory control procedures effectively.
- Supported quality assurance by verifying order accuracy before shipment.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
- Engaged with customers to address inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
- Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to senior staff efficiently.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products, pricing, and promotions to ensure accurate order placement for customers.
- Collaborated closely with the sales team to optimize order fulfillment, resulting in improved lead times and reduced backorders.
- Contributed to company growth by identifying opportunities for cross-selling additional products during the order writing process.
Meat Cutter
Whole Foods Market Inc
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Operated cutting tools to efficiently prepare high-quality meat products for customers.
- Ensured compliance with safety and hygiene standards during all meat preparation activities.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain inventory levels and assist in product restocking.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper cutting techniques and equipment usage.
- Evaluated meat quality and freshness, making recommendations for product adjustments as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, adhering to food safety regulations consistently.
- Contributed to team success by actively participating in daily operational meetings and feedback sessions.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Assisted customers with selecting the best cuts of meat for their desired recipes, resulting in satisfied clients.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
Assistant Team Lead
Whole Foods Market Inc
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Assisted in coordinating daily operations to enhance team productivity and service quality.
- Supported training initiatives for new team members, fostering skill development and operational knowledge.
- Delegated daily tasks, addressed employee questions and resolved scheduling issues.
- Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
- Created staff schedules, approved requested time off and updated reports.
Front End Supervisor
Whole Foods Market Inc
06.2009 - 07.2018
- Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to company standards and policies.
- Trained and mentored team members in product knowledge and customer service techniques.
- Coordinated inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Developed schedules and assigned tasks to enhance team productivity and workflow efficiency.
Assistant Store Manager
Starbuck Coffee
01.2001 - 03.2009
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Learned product specifications and inventory control procedures effectively.
- Supported quality assurance by verifying order accuracy before shipment.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
- Engaged with customers to address inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
- Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to senior staff efficiently.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products, pricing, and promotions to ensure accurate order placement for customers.
- Collaborated closely with the sales team to optimize order fulfillment, resulting in improved lead times and reduced backorders.
- Contributed to company growth by identifying opportunities for cross-selling additional products during the order writing process.
Education
Monterey High School
Monterey, CASkills
- Strong organization
- Deadline oriented
- Customer service expertise
- Communicating with clients
- Order preparation
- Sales transactions
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Calm and professional under pressure
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Microsoft office
- Analytical thinking
- Work prioritization
Timeline
Order Writer
Whole Foods Market Inc
07.2022 - 06.2025
Meat Cutter
Whole Foods Market Inc
02.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Team Lead
Whole Foods Market Inc
07.2018 - 06.2022
Front End Supervisor
Whole Foods Market Inc
06.2009 - 07.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Starbuck Coffee
01.2001 - 03.2009
Monterey High School
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