Brian Taylor
Lake Stevens, WA,WA
Summary
Talented Manager with expert planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meeting or exceeding business goals. Diligent mentor with exceptional leadership abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Store Leader
Quality Food Centers - Eastside Store Locations
Redmond, WA
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals who would add value to our team
- Trained and coached associates on company policies, 5s best practices and how this contributes to maximizing store profitability
- Worked with department leadership to achieve sales and shrink goals, emphasizing in-stock, friendly service, fresh products and clean stores
Assistant Store Manager - Merchandising
Quality Food Centers #866 - Northgate
Seattle, WA
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Weekly planning and execution of sales plan, display grids, and lobby displays throughout store sales floor footprint to increase sales and profitability KPI's
- Ensured that each customer's experience was positive, engaging and consistent.
- Worked with vendor support teams to resolve issues with product, in stocks, or service
Assistant Store Manager - Operations
Quality Food Centers #838 - Inglewood
Kirkland, WA
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Supervised all areas of store, including fresh departments, fulfilling store manager duties in their absence
- Created 2017 Shrink Board for tracking measurable shrink actuals, by period and fiscal year, with respect to goals
- Awarded 'Most Improved Shrink' award for 2017 QFC District 3 stores
Assistant Store Management - Multiple Positions
Quality Food Centers - Multiple Locations
Portland, OR
06.2002 - 02.2016
- Worked in 3 of our Portland area stores, helping to grow QFC in the Oregon market
- Established 'Love Food' campaign and the 'Portland Project' as test stores for future roll out initiatives for all QFC locations
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Education
Retail Management Certificate -
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, OR01.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Superior organization ability
- Strong work ethic
- Active listening
- Professional integrity
- Engaged leadership
- Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Certification
- Western Association of Food Chains, Retail Management Certification, Winter, 2019 - Fall, 2020
Hobbies
Audio/Video enthusiast, Technology, Home Theater, Kayaking, RV Travel, Camping
Timeline
Assistant Store Leader
Quality Food Centers - Eastside Store Locations
05.2018 - 02.2022
Assistant Store Manager - Merchandising
Quality Food Centers #866 - Northgate
03.2018 - 05.2018
Assistant Store Manager - Operations
Quality Food Centers #838 - Inglewood
02.2017 - 03.2018
Assistant Store Management - Multiple Positions
Quality Food Centers - Multiple Locations
06.2002 - 02.2016
Retail Management Certificate -
Umpqua Community College