CHRISTOPHER HODGE
Elmira
Summary
Ambitious sales associate with strengths in multitasking and customer service. Seeking opportunity to gain management skills. Hardworking sales associate who thrives in busy, fast-paced environment. Looking for new challenges in order to improve skills and be more well-rounded. Honest and reliable Produce Manager with 14 years of experience in retail. Excellent with time management to get the most accomplished without sacrificing accuracy or quality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Produce Manager
Tops Markets
10.2024 - Current
- Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Purchased produce following guidelines of marketing plan.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Kept department equipment in working order and advised general manager of equipment repair or replacement needs.
- Maintained produce area and kept produce storage area clean and sanitary.
- Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals.
- Selected items for specials and marked down items to reduce losses.
- Assisted customers with produce questions.
MST Manager
Lowes
03.2020 - 08.2024
- Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets.
- Supported Reset operations by completing assignments with strong focus on quality and performance.
- Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Produce Manager
Tops Markets
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Familiar with POS and Email, Microsoft word and Excel.
- Worked all types of shifts and worked on holidays.
- Trained new employees, Also conducted performance reviews and handled employees with poor performance or attendance.
- Responsible for inventory, pricing, merchandising, and displays.
- Attended Food Safety Classes.
- I have been on Conference Calls Loading and unloading deliveries Checking for Outdated product Sent in shortages and quality off condition products Built Displays to increase sales and for contests.
Assistant Produce Manager
Tops Markets
05.2010 - 11.2014
- Informed customers about current promotions and sales, encouraging them to take advantage.
- Greeted customers and offered them assistance where possible.
- Loaded and unloaded deliveries Sent in shortages and quality off condition Product Built Displays for Contests and to increase sales Education Assisted Department Manager in Daily Operations Checked for outdated product and case temperatures.
Produce Clerk
Tops Markets
09.2006 - 05.2010
Education
High School Diploma -
Haverling High School
Bath, NY06.2007
Skills
- Multitasker
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Fast Learner
- Tech Savvy
- Energetic
- Detail Oriented
- Stock rotation
- Merchandising strategies
- Ordering procedures
- Display creation
- Task delegation
- Produce health
- Purchasing and planning
- Display production
Timeline
Assistant Produce Manager
Tops Markets
10.2024 - Current
MST Manager
Lowes
03.2020 - 08.2024
Produce Manager
Tops Markets
11.2017 - 03.2020
Assistant Produce Manager
Tops Markets
05.2010 - 11.2014
Produce Clerk
Tops Markets
09.2006 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Haverling High School
Similar Profiles
Danisha DavisDanisha Davis
Customer Service Lead / Cashier & Service Desk at Tops MarketsCustomer Service Lead / Cashier & Service Desk at Tops Markets
Wil ButrynWil Butryn
Stock Clerk at Tops MarketsStock Clerk at Tops Markets
Eric SpencerEric Spencer
Assistant Store Manager at Tops MarketsAssistant Store Manager at Tops Markets
Kelsey KelleyKelsey Kelley
SMART Site Coordinator at SMARTSMART Site Coordinator at SMART
Justyn McHenryJustyn McHenry
Correctional Officer at Elmira Correctional FacilityCorrectional Officer at Elmira Correctional Facility