Chelsea Austin
Produce Manger
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Experienced produce department manager with over 7 years of experience in the produce retail industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Department Manager
The Fresh Market
Winston Salem, NC
10.2017 - Current
- Boosted produce department sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Purchased produce following guidelines of marketing plan.
- Managed team of ten staff generating more than $100,000+ in monthly revenue.
- Enhanced communication between management and team members to cultivate upbeat, team-oriented culture.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
- Used Periscope software to record received, counted and stored stock items.
- Performed regular segment cycle counts and monthly inventory audits to maintain accurate records.
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
Assistant Produce Manager
The Fresh Market
Winston Salem, NC
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Assisted department manager in helping with daily duties
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Stayed current on available products, store promotions and customer service policies to better shoppers.
- Stamped, attached or changed price tags on merchandise shelving and updated computerized price list.
- Monitored deliveries by checking merchandise against invoice paperwork and notifying supervisor of discrepancies.
- Operated various types of equipment including balers, power jacks and slicing machines.
- Monitored refrigeration, freezer and cooling areas for proper functioning and reported issues to supervisor.
Produce Clerk
Meijer
Canton, MI
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Stayed current on available products, store promotions and customer service policies to better shoppers.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Performed light housekeeping and cleaning by discarding trash and cardboard and sweeping and mopping floors.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Completed prep work on pre-packaged vegetables and fruits.
- Blocked produce and culled damaged or spoiled pieces.
- Assisted with monthly inventory counts.
- Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service at all times.
Education
No Degree - Criminology
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 08.2013 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Everett High School
Lansing, MI 09.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Inventory Accuracy
Product Inspection
Food preparation and safety
Purchasing and planning
Effective leader
Product Knowledge
Timeline
Produce Department Manager
The Fresh Market
10.2017 - Current
Assistant Produce Manager
The Fresh Market
02.2017 - 10.2017
Produce Clerk
Meijer
08.2013 - 07.2016
No Degree - Criminology
Eastern Michigan University
08.2013 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Everett High School
09.2009 - 05.2013