Chris Sharick
Bothell,WA
Summary
Experienced Team Leader who has shown the ability to create a dynamic, empowered culture, focused on exceeding the expectations of the employees' shareholders, and communities that we serve. Dedicated to developing leaders for the sustained success of the organization. Currently manage 15 business units, over 200 employees, and 3 Collective bargaining agreements. Consistently exceeds budgeted metrics including EBITDA
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Director
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Woodinville, WA
02.2011 - Current
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Developed a new store location from the ground up by hiring and training an efficient team.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Oversaw staffing and training, safety compliance, inventory control, and financial functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Led team of over 200 employees across 15 departments
- Analyzed operating and financial statements for profitability.
- Store director for the flagship store for the last 11 years.
Assistant Store Director
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Western Washington
09.2003 - 02.2011
- Boosted sales by effectively cultivating customer rapport and delivering superior customer service.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Reported problems with employees, products or service to store manager.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Checked employee break times and schedule adherence.
- Responded to customer complaints and comments.
- Managed supply chain by ordering products from suppliers, negotiating prices and requiring on-time delivery.
- Double-checked product pricing and displays.
- Partnered with store director to interview, hire, train and develop department managers and team members to build and sustain high in-store performance.
- Supervised employees and different store departments.
- Arranged and organized staff work schedules to guarantee proper coverage for peak business hours.
- Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
- Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms.
- Supervised daily operations by directing customer service, inventory and sales operations.
- Educated and trained staff to equip with knowledge about products, customer service and store policies.
Produce Manager
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Western Washington
06.1999 - 09.2003
- Kept department equipment in working order and advised the general manager of equipment repair or replacement needs.
- Purchased produce following guidelines of the marketing plan.
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals.
- Won department manager of the year twice
- Broke all-time weekly sales record for entire company twice
Assistant Produce Manager
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Bellingham, WA And Woodinville, WA
06.1996 - 06.1999
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Orchestrated performance-oriented environment by closely supporting team members.
- Maintained produce area and kept produce storage area clean and sanitary.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Trimmed, washed and bundled produce.
- Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals.
- Negotiated with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality and delivery.
- Purchased produce following guidelines of marketing plan.
Grocery Clerk
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
Bellingham, WA
09.1993 - 03.1996
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
Education
Licenses & Certifications
05.2022
High School Diploma -
Lake Stevens Sr High School
Lake Stevens, WA06.1993
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Finance and Accounting
- Program Administration
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- Business Development
- Vendor Relationship Development
Accomplishments
- Store of the year 2018
- Has ranked # 1 in Revenue and EBITDA each of the last 7 years
- Has exceeded revenue forecast every quarter for the last 40 quarters
- Have had multiple employees go on to achieve leadership positions within the company
- Loyal, with the same company for 30 years
Owner of 2 malamutes, and a Husky
Spending time with these 3 and my wife is my biggest passion in life.
Timeline
Store Director
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
02.2011 - Current
Assistant Store Director
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
09.2003 - 02.2011
Produce Manager
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
06.1999 - 09.2003
Assistant Produce Manager
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
06.1996 - 06.1999
Grocery Clerk
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
09.1993 - 03.1996
Licenses & Certifications
High School Diploma -
Lake Stevens Sr High School