Cody Craig
Summary
Associate Store Team Leader with 10 plus years of retail leadership experience. I have experience working in both the CA and CW regions. My work ethic aligns with my leadership skills with a goal of continuing to positively impact Whole Foods Market and its team members, customers, retail operations and the community. Demonstrated ability to drive sales, manage inventory, and lead teams toward achieving business goals. Known for fostering positive work environments, a just get it done leadership mentality and contributing to store success through proactive problem-solving and customer service excellence. My goal is to serve our customers and continue to grow the future leaders of our company!
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Store Team Leader (ASTL)
Whole Foods Market
07.2024 - Current
- 10 plus years in Retail Leadership Experience
- Covered multiple store openings and closings throughout the CW at CMP, SGL, MTS, KIR, VOS, KTY, IDH and WSC
- Ran point for multiple Perishable teams, Ecommerce and Non-Perishable teams
- Continued to network and build trust with ELOs, VPs and SFA for growth and resources
- Responsibilities and assigned points have been: Hiring, TMS/Conflict resolution, Aiding with P&L and Expense account management, Work order monitoring, Supply monthly budgeting, Total store marketing, Point for merchandising, FSET/On point, Writing 1S1T Store Ops projections, 1S1T Labor tool oversight and input, Inventories at multiple locations, INF for total store, Labor for 1S1T, KPIs, BSC and Margins for 1S1T and point teams, Ambassador programs, Apprenticeship program, Cultivate mentorship program
Grocery Team Leader
Whole Foods
Venice
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Certified Culture Champion
- Completed CDASTL program
- Worked total store coverage closing shifts
- Worked closely with STLs to learn and grow as a leader
- Passionate in providing amazing shopping experience for customers and work environment for team
Grocery Manager
HEB Grocery Retailer
Houston, USA
01.2015 - 08.2022
- Attended the School Of Retail management program and received certificate
- Responsibilities included scheduling, hiring, training, ordering, display planning, vendor planning, sales growth, and overseeing day-to-day operations of the department
Education
School Of Retail Management -
HEB
Houston, TX08-2022
CDASTL Phase 1 -
WFM CA Venice
Los Angeles, CACDASTL Phase 2 -
WFM CW MTS
Houston, TXSkills
- Retail marketing and merchandising
- Structured verbal and written communication skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Team building/coaching
- Delegation and follow up
- Core Value driven
- Operational metric analysis
- Operational expense management
- Leadership Principles
Certification
- CDASTL Graduate, CA and TX
- School Of Retail Management graduate, Houston, TX
- Food Manager Certification
- STAGEN Leadership Attendee
My Favorite Leadership Principles
- Just Get It Done
- Learn and Grow
- Commitment To Operational Excellence
Current Mentors/Mentees
Mentor-STL at MWH in NEW
Mentor-Produce order writer MTS
Timeline
Associate Store Team Leader (ASTL)
Whole Foods Market
07.2024 - Current
Grocery Team Leader
Whole Foods
08.2022 - 07.2024
Grocery Manager
HEB Grocery Retailer
01.2015 - 08.2022
School Of Retail Management -
HEB
CDASTL Phase 1 -
WFM CA Venice
CDASTL Phase 2 -
WFM CW MTS