Brent Masterson
Bremerton,WA
Summary
Dynamic retail professional with extensive experience at Fred Meyer, excelling in merchandising and inventory management. Proven ability to design engaging displays and implement strategic promotional plans, resulting in enhanced customer experiences. Adaptable and detail-oriented, with strong leadership skills that inspire team collaboration and drive results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead ASL
Fred Meyer
University Place, WA
03.2026 - Current
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Performed store leader tasks. In the absence of leader
- Responded to leader initiatives in absence of store leader
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Operations Assistant Store Leader
Fred Meyer
Port Orchard, WA 655
10.2022 - Current
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Lead ASL
Fred Meyer
Port Orchard, WA
11.2023 - 03.2026
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Completed store leader task consisting in absence of leader
- Consistency in delivering great results across scorecards and composite
Lead ASL 390
Fred Meyer
Tacoma, WA
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Fresh ASL
Fred Meyer
Port Orchard, WA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Merchandise Assistant Store Leader
Fred Meyer
Port Orchard, WA 655
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Focused on in-stock perception with grocery team and fresh depts.
- Worked through seasonal sales plans to achieve maximum performance for seasons.
- Worked cohesively with peer's to reduce liability for shrink and fulfill company goals of in stock perception.
- Managed and helped facilitate in-stock and my day process to help maintain in-stock of 75% or higher and fill rate of 95 or higher.
Merchandise Assistant Store Leader
Fred Meyer
Tacoma, WA 385
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Executed in-season pricing strategies, promotions and markdowns to reach financial targets.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Oversaw inventory counts each year to maintain stock records and account for shrinkage.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Removed roadblocks for performance of several dept. to achieve maximum results.
- Place accountability to associates that was lacking to im prove moral and production.
Merchandise Assistant Store Leader
Fred Meyer
University Place, WA 615
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Helped efficiency in grocery and outlying depts.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Developed productive relationships with key account holders.
- Developed skills for several depts. Such as Dairy, Meat, Produce, Deli, Grocery.
- Transitioned from 30 employees to over 200 associates.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Education
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap High School
Port Orchard, WA06.1992
Skills
- Retail display setup
- Promotional planning
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- Strategic planning
- Vendor sourcing
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Planning and Coordination
- Execution of company initiatives through multiple medias
- Delegation to store teams to ensure execution at the highest level through communication and follow up
Timeline
Lead ASL
Fred Meyer
03.2026 - Current
Lead ASL
Fred Meyer
11.2023 - 03.2026
Lead ASL 390
Fred Meyer
08.2023 - 11.2023
Fresh ASL
Fred Meyer
06.2023 - 08.2023
Operations Assistant Store Leader
Fred Meyer
10.2022 - Current
Merchandise Assistant Store Leader
Fred Meyer
05.2021 - 10.2022
Merchandise Assistant Store Leader
Fred Meyer
05.2019 - 05.2021
Merchandise Assistant Store Leader
Fred Meyer
01.2017 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap High School