Casey Branson
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Efficient Grocery Manager proudly offering many years' experience creating great places to work and improving employee morale by effectively resolving conflicts and promoting active listening and communication skills. A determined professional known for managing supply levels and large restocking orders. Offering collaborating and negotiating skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Market Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
Hilton Head Island, SC
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Lead Grocery, Whole Body, and Specialty departments covering 63% of store total sales.
- Only key carrying team leader helping store leadership with opening/closing store and guiding new members of team leadership.
- Coordinated with other departments or divisions within the organization to ensure smooth functioning of operations.
- Prepared reports on team performance for senior management review.
- Conducted regular meetings with the market team to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed strategies to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.
- Identified opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and increase profits.
- Drove consistent grocery sales with effective merchandising and promotions implementation.
Produce Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
Bluffton , SC
11.2016 - 06.2021
- Lead Produce and Floral team earning highest margin performance above target for 5 years.
- Provided training and guidance to team members on product knowledge, customer service standards, and safety protocols.
- Analyzed sales reports to identify areas needing improvement or corrective action.
- Monitored sales performance against budget goals for the department.
- Conducted inventory counts and monitored stock levels for all produce items.
- Created weekly work schedules for Produce Team Members based on store needs.
- Collaborated with other departments such as Marketing and Merchandising on initiatives that impacted the Produce Department.
Produce Supervisor
Whole Foods Market Inc
Bluffotn , SC
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Coordinated restocking activities to maintain optimal product availability.
- Monitored stock levels and adjusted orders accordingly to ensure sufficient supply.
- Established guidelines for proper storage and rotation of products in accordance with company policy.
Assistant Produce Manager
Harris Williams
Saint Simons Island, Georgia
04.2013 - 05.2016
- Organized and supervised the receiving, stocking, rotating, pricing and merchandising of all produce items.
- Provided training for new employees on proper handling of produce merchandise.
- Maintained a clean work area by cleaning counters, shelves and displays regularly.
- Ensured that departmental standards were met in regards to product freshness, presentation, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of merchandise was available at all times.
Dairy/Frozen Manager
Winn Dixie Supermarket
Saint Simons Island, GA
02.2012 - 04.2013
- Key carrying manager helping assist store management with opening and closing of store.
- Coordinated with the purchasing department to ensure timely delivery of frozen items.
- Monitored temperature controls in freezers, coolers and other storage areas.
- Established procedures for proper labeling, rotation and storage of frozen foods.
- Ensured adherence to food safety standards when handling and storing frozen goods.
Assistant Grocery Manager
Winn Dixie Supermarket
Saint Simons Island, Georgia
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Set up promotional displays to maximize visibility.
- Supervised stock clerks to maximize productivity.
- Unloaded deliveries and assisted team with sorting trucks, stocking shelves, and working backstock.
Assistant Customer Service Manager
Winn Dixie Supermarket
Saint Simons Island, GA
02.2010 - 01.2011
- Responsible for all company assets, including auditing paperwork and accounting for all currency and tender.
- Trained in anti-money laundering through Western Union and maintained lottery sales.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, complaints and feedback.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures and practices related to customer service roles.
Customer Service Lead
Winn Dixie Supermarket
Saint Simons Island, Georgia
05.2009 - 02.2010
- Opened and Closed Cash Office.
- Covered customer service desk.
- Maintained break schedules.
- Cashiering, bagging, cart retrieval.
- Assisted customers with any needs.
Cashier
Winn Dixie Supermarket
Saint Simons Island, GA
02.2009 - 05.2009
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Education
Certified Carpenter - Carpentry Levels 1 And 2
Associated Training Services
Culpeper, VA10-2007
GED -
Coastal Georgia Community College
Brunswick Georgia10-2006
Skills
- Team Management
- Inventory merchandising
- Training and mentoring
- Product Merchandising
- Workflow Planning
- Task Delegation
- Safety Monitoring
- Expense Tracking
Affiliations
- Self taught musician playing guitar, ukulele, and a little piano
Accomplishments
- Whole Foods Market Rising Star for the Southern Region 2021 Team Leader.
Certification
- Forklift, Lull, and Electric Jack certified
Timeline
Market Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
07.2021 - 08.2024
Produce Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
11.2016 - 06.2021
Produce Supervisor
Whole Foods Market Inc
06.2016 - 10.2016
Assistant Produce Manager
Harris Williams
04.2013 - 05.2016
Dairy/Frozen Manager
Winn Dixie Supermarket
02.2012 - 04.2013
Assistant Grocery Manager
Winn Dixie Supermarket
01.2011 - 02.2012
Assistant Customer Service Manager
Winn Dixie Supermarket
02.2010 - 01.2011
Customer Service Lead
Winn Dixie Supermarket
05.2009 - 02.2010
Cashier
Winn Dixie Supermarket
02.2009 - 05.2009
Certified Carpenter - Carpentry Levels 1 And 2
Associated Training Services
GED -
Coastal Georgia Community College
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