CHANEY R. VANDERMEER
Woodland Hills,California
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Store Leader
Ralph's Grocery Company
Woodland Hills
12.2020 - Current
- Reduce employee turnover and increase retention
- Assist with management of labor and supply costs to meet customer service and financial targets
- Liaison to District Manager and District Staff regarding merchandising and operations
- Schedule writer and hiring manager who observes, corrects, and coaches team members to ensure customer satisfaction, and a pleasant working environment are in place
- Trains, coaches, and teach all associates and ensures proper company policies are followed
- Create learning opportunities within the development team through training, conferences, and mentorship in projects
- Dispense advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures, consistent with established policies
- Ensure compliance of all federal, state, and local regulations
- Assist in the analysis of store operations and reports to control expenses and oversee store performance
- Ensure safety rules and regulations are being followed with no exception
- Implement company safety plan in compliance with CalOSHA and Los Angeles Fire Department regulations
- Teach hands on safety training to all associates.
Leadership Essentials Trainee
Ralph's Grocery Company
Compton
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Expanded knowledge of duties listed in Assistant Store Leader position
Front End Leader
Ralph's Grocery Company
Burbank
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Responsible for achieving product sales profit and shrink goals
- Oversee and manage efficient operations of department bookkeeping
- Coach, teach and train company associates on company policies, products and Federal and State regulations
Sales Manager/Safety Coordinator
Ralph's Grocery Company
Woodland Hills
11.2009 - 01.2018
Head, Floral Department Manager
Ralph's Grocery Company
Agoura Hills
11.2000 - 10.2009
Owner of Operations
Two Rings Events & Floral
Los Angeles
02.2017 - Current
- Floral design serving Los Angeles and Santa Barbara
- Creating lifelong memories with customized flower bouquets and personalized wedding planning
- Catering to all occasions and special holidays
- Increased sales by working closely with Social Media Marketing Firms (Yelp, Living Social, Google, City Search, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter)
Summary
Dedicated Grocery Industry professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
08.2016 - 05.2019
Skills
Client service
Hiring and staffing
Staff hiring
Business management
Sales leadership
Human resource management
Relationship building
Project management
Sales oversight
Staff management
Sales management
Employee development
Operations management
Talent development
Customer relations
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 100+ staff members.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- Future Leaders Training, Food Marketing Institute - October 2025
Timeline
Assistant Store Leader - Ralph's Grocery Company
12.2020 - Current
Leadership Essentials Trainee - Ralph's Grocery Company
10.2020 - 12.2020
Front End Leader - Ralph's Grocery Company
08.2018 - 10.2020
Owner of Operations - Two Rings Events & Floral
02.2017 - Current
California State University, Northridge - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
08.2016 - 05.2019
Sales Manager/Safety Coordinator - Ralph's Grocery Company
11.2009 - 01.2018
Head, Floral Department Manager - Ralph's Grocery Company
11.2000 - 10.2009