Brian Waldroup
Everett,WA
Summary
Responsible Produce Manager aiming to increase the value of the company through excellence.
Talented at ordering merchandise, performing monthly inventory, and developing innovative merchandising displays.
Hardworking Produce Manager safely operates equipment. Sound knowledge of fruits vegetables, and display set up procedures.
Cheerful and friendly assisting customers.
Associate known for having great organizational skills. Gifted at working with all types of customers.
Looking for a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Manager
QFC - A Kroger
Everett, WA
11.2003 - Current
- Developed and implemented systems to optimize inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels of produce.
- Monitored and maintained quality standards for all produce items, ensuring freshness and safety compliance.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper merchandising of produce items throughout store locations.
- Built relationships with vendors through frequent communication regarding orders and shipments.
- Implemented strategies for reducing waste such as composting or donating unsellable items.
- Reviewed daily sales reports identifying areas where sales are low so corrective action can be taken quickly.
- Performed regular audits of perishables to guarantee shelf life and reduce spoilage costs.
- Conducted weekly inventories to track shrinkage losses due to expiration dates or mishandling by staff.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends in customer purchasing habits, optimizing product selection accordingly.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and policies.
- Created promotional displays for seasonal or special occasions, increasing sales volume through marketing efforts.
- Supervised staff members in the produce department, delegating tasks and training new employees.
- Received produce deliveries and unloaded produce.
- Coordinated efficient restocking of grocery merchandise to meet customer needs and promote consistent sales.
- Participated in quarterly inventory counts and conducted inventories.
- Trained and coached new team members.
- Trimmed, washed, and bundled produce.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Dairy Manager
Safeway
Seattle, WA
03.1994 - 12.2002
- Reviewed stock rotation processes regularly to reduce spoilage losses.
- Enforced store policies and procedures related to the dairy department at all times.
- Monitored inventory levels, identified trends in sales and adjusted product selection accordingly.
- Conducted regular inspections of the dairy section to ensure cleanliness, organization, and quality control.
- Provided customer service support for customers in the dairy department.
- Ensured all products were properly stored according to industry standards.
- Managed daily operations of dairy department, including ordering and stocking products.
- Observed sales floor and back stocked conditions to proactively handle areas of opportunity such as product-specific restocking.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Controlled product freshness by expertly managing rotation, promotions and removal of expired merchandise.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
GED -
Naa Ka'ani Native Program
Seattle, WA08-1993
Associate of Arts - Visual Communication
The Art Institute of Seattle
Seattle, WASkills
- Display Creation
- Quality Control Analysis
- Produce trimming
- Retail Inventory Management
- Inventory Replenishment
- Purchasing and planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Produce Manager
QFC - A Kroger
11.2003 - Current
Dairy Manager
Safeway
03.1994 - 12.2002
GED -
Naa Ka'ani Native Program
Associate of Arts - Visual Communication
The Art Institute of Seattle
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