Chase Yadeau

Profitability Champion:

• Boosted gross margins by 6% through strategic merchandising and inventory management.
• Reduced shrink by analyzing trends, reviewing procedures, proactively preventing theft, and implementing loss prevention strategies.
• Collaborated with the finance team to identify cost-saving opportunities through detailed profit and loss reviews. This resulted in approximately $75,000 returned to the bottom line.

Sales & Customer Satisfaction Dynamo:

• Increased sales by 12% by optimizing merchandising strategies and introducing new product assortments that resonated with customer needs.
• Elevated customer satisfaction scores by 9% through improved associate training and a focus on exceeding customer expectations.

Leadership & Cultural Architect:

• Cultivated a positive and productive work environment through effective teaching and training programs. This led to improved store conditions and an increase in associate engagement.

Achieved consistent excellence in store operations across six Cub Foods locations. Proven ability to lead and develop teams, ensuring adherence to store standards, company directives, and efficient day-to-day operations.

• Leadership & Team Development: Provided direction and training for Department Managers and store associates in all aspects of store activities, policies, and procedures.
• Operational Excellence: Championed efficient daily operations, ensuring smooth execution of store processes and adherence to company standards.
• Loss Prevention: Successfully served as Shrink and Supply Captain, minimizing inventory discrepancies and implementing effective loss prevention strategies.