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Brian Forte

Littleton,CO

Summary

Dependable individual with exceptional people skills. Real team player committed to high levels of job performance. Positively interacts with customers and employees alike in retail environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Produce Team Leader

Whole Foods Market Inc
05.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with store management to ensure alignment with overall store goals and objectives.
  • Introduced innovative display concepts that enhanced the shopping experience for customers.
  • Managed budgetary constraints effectively while maintaining high quality standards for the department''s offerings.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members.
  • Moved Department from 84th to 34th in our operational area of 104 stores.
  • Managed weekly forecasting for the Department to get an accurate OTB.

Produce ATL

Whole Foods Market Inc
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Mentored Buyer.
  • Closely worked with VA Team Members on efficiencies,
  • Moved up Balanced Score Card from the bottom each quarter
  • Ran point for Valentines Day and was told it was the smoothest V-day the Store Team Leader has ever seen.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations through consistent sanitation practices, temperature monitoring, and proper product handling techniques.
  • Facilitated efficient workflow by organizing work areas, ensuring tools and equipment were readily available for team members.

Produce TL

Whole Foods Market Pearl
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Mentored Buyer to ATL to another store. Moved from 29th to 18th on the balanced score card.
  • Successfully navigated 2 big global walks.
  • Brought the department back in line with global standards.
  • Moved from 29th to 18th on the balanced score card.
  • Oversaw daily operations of a diamond level Department generating over 13 million in sales and 37 Team Members.
  • Maintained OTB at high volume and ran my shrink under target.

Produce Team Leader

Whole Foods Superior
11.2019 - 02.2022
  • Converted from C department to B department
  • One of the top comping departments in the region.
  • Strong in stock positioning,
  • Top Produce tam in the company for Q1 22.
  • Department weekly sales record of 165k for Christmas week.
  • Department daily sales record of 47k Thanksgiving week.
  • Grew weekly sales from 67k to 135k.

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency
  • Task Delegation
  • Stock replenishment
  • Merchandising Strategies
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Training and mentoring
  • Inventory Counts
  • Financial Acumen
  • Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

  • Had the top preforming Produce department Q2 of 22 in all of the company.
  • Ran the largest volume department the year the Rocky Mountain Produce program won All Star.
  • Designed eye-catching product displays, helping to increase merchandise visibility to the customer.

Timeline

Produce Team Leader

Whole Foods Market Inc
05.2023 - Current

Produce ATL

Whole Foods Market Inc
12.2022 - 05.2023

Produce TL

Whole Foods Market Pearl
02.2022 - 12.2022

Produce Team Leader

Whole Foods Superior
11.2019 - 02.2022

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