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Carmen Addario

Cape Coral,FL

Summary

Dynamic Meat Department Manager with a proven track record at Southeastern Grocers, excelling in merchandising strategies and staff leadership. Enhanced customer satisfaction through quality product offerings and streamlined inventory management, reducing waste significantly. Committed to maintaining sanitation standards while fostering a collaborative team environment to drive sales and elevate customer service.

Professional in meat retail industry with keen eye for quality control and operational efficiency. Known for consistently maintaining high standards and driving team performance to achieve business goals. Highly reliable, adaptable, and focused on delivering excellent customer service and operational outcomes.


Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Meat Department Manager

Southeastern Grocers , Winn Dixie
10.2020 - Current
  • Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest quality and freshest meat products were available.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
  • Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
  • I am currently a company meat cutter trainer
  • I am currently manager of 12 associates
  • Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
  • Reduced waste and shrinkage by closely monitoring product expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.
  • Trained new employees in company policies, best practices, and procedures for handling meat products safely.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers with product selection, cooking techniques, and special requests.
  • Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
  • Managed budgets for labor costs, inventory control, and ordering supplies while maintaining desired profit margins.
  • Balanced staffing needs during peak times such as holidays or special events to ensure adequate coverage without sacrificing customer service quality levels.
  • Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback and coaching to facilitate professional growth within the team.
  • Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
  • Streamlined workflow processes within the department, resulting in increased productivity among team members.
  • Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
  • Collaborated with store management to develop promotional strategies that highlighted seasonal offerings or specials within the Meat Department.
  • Conducted regular monthly inventory.

Meat Department Manager

The Fresh Market
06.2017 - 10.2020
  • Increased department efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
  • Maintained compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations through diligent record-keeping and regular staff training.
  • Upheld a safe working environment for staff members by enforcing proper equipment usage and safety protocols.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
  • Conducted regular monthly inventories.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest quality and freshest meat products were available.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
  • Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
  • Boosted sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, creating eye-catching displays and promotions.
  • Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.

Meat Department Manager

Winn Dixie Supermarket
08.2014 - 06.2017
  • Conducted regular inspections of department equipment, ensuring proper maintenance for optimal performance levels was reached.
  • Ensured accurate pricing of all meat items by regularly updating price tags and signage as needed.
  • Delegated tasks and duties to meat staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
  • Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
  • Conducted regular monthly inventories.
  • Became a corporate trainer to to roll out new company meat department initiative on meat excellence.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Reduced waste and shrinkage by closely monitoring product expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.

Meat Department Manager

Sweetbay Supermarket
05.2011 - 06.2017
  • Boosted sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, creating eye-catching displays and promotions.
  • Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest quality and freshest meat products were available.
  • Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
  • Upheld a safe working environment for staff members by enforcing proper equipment usage and safety protocols.
  • Maintained compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations through diligent record-keeping and regular staff training.

Meat Cutter/ Meat Department Manager

Publix Super Markets
07.1997 - 05.2011
  • Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
  • Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Trained new employees in company policies, best practices, and procedures for handling meat products safely.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers with product selection, cooking techniques, and special requests.
  • Balanced staffing needs during peak times such as holidays or special events to ensure adequate coverage without sacrificing customer service quality levels.
  • Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback and coaching to facilitate professional growth within the team.
  • Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
  • Streamlined workflow processes within the department, resulting in increased productivity among team members.

Education

High School Diploma -

Essex Agricultural High School
Danvers, MA
05-1981

Skills

  • Cutting techniques
  • Sanitation standards
  • Staff leadership
  • Schedule management
  • Merchandising strategies
  • Employee scheduling
  • Employee development
  • Inventory ordering
  • Loss prevention policies
  • Merchandising management
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Meat Department Manager

Southeastern Grocers , Winn Dixie
10.2020 - Current

Meat Department Manager

The Fresh Market
06.2017 - 10.2020

Meat Department Manager

Winn Dixie Supermarket
08.2014 - 06.2017

Meat Department Manager

Sweetbay Supermarket
05.2011 - 06.2017

Meat Cutter/ Meat Department Manager

Publix Super Markets
07.1997 - 05.2011

High School Diploma -

Essex Agricultural High School

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