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Christopher Sage

Ontario ,NY

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a retail manager excelling in employee development and continuous improvement. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high-quality standards in any work environment. Skilled in collaborating with vendors and fostering relationships, ensuring optimal inventory levels and customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter/Corian Fabricator

Wegmans Food Markets
04.2011 - Current
  • Read, understand, interpret blueprint drawings
  • Fabricate Corian, Hi-Macs and other brands of solid surface material to the specifics of the drawings
  • Collaborate with other carpenters within the group to increase efficiencies and improve our overall product
  • Partner with outside vendors to coordinate installations
  • Perform maintenance on equipment as needed within the group

Produce Manager

Wegmans Food Markets
11.2005 - 04.2011
  • Managed daily produce inventory, ensuring optimal freshness and quality for customer satisfaction
  • Trained team members on proper ordering, handling, and storage techniques to minimize shrink within the department
  • Collaborated with local suppliers to source high-quality produce to increase the overall experience for our customers
  • Manage all operations within the Produce department, including inventory, scheduling, employee development, and controlling shrink

Operations Manager

Chase-Pitkin
08.1997 - 11.2005
  • Coordinated, maintained, and reduced inventory levels across the store, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment
  • Oversee the entire store operations with 30-40 full time employees and 80-100 part-time staff in a 20+ million dollar hardware retail environment
  • Interview and hire staff based upon seasonal demand across all departments.
  • Controlled payroll each week based upon budgets set at the beginning of the year.

Paint Department Manager

Chase-Pitkin
09.1995 - 08.1997
  • Managed daily operations of paint department, including payroll, sales, inventory, and the training and development of new employees

Skills

  • Employee development
  • Attention to detail
  • Maintain a safe and work environment
  • Building relationships
  • Ability to multitask
  • Continuous learning

Other work experience

  • Retired EMT-D Spencerport Volunteer Ambulance
  • Owned Sage Constuction & Remodeling for 25 years
  • Certified Forklift trainer

Timeline

Carpenter/Corian Fabricator

Wegmans Food Markets
04.2011 - Current

Produce Manager

Wegmans Food Markets
11.2005 - 04.2011

Operations Manager

Chase-Pitkin
08.1997 - 11.2005

Paint Department Manager

Chase-Pitkin
09.1995 - 08.1997
Christopher Sage