DAKOTA SMITH
WALLACE
Summary
Results-driven Assistant Meat Department Manager with a proven track record in staff leadership, inventory management, and customer service. Successfully implemented quality control measures and merchandising strategies, contributing to increased sales and operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Meat Department Manager
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
Warsaw, NC
03.2024 - Current
- Trained staff on meat preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and freshness.
- Assisted in creating promotional displays to enhance customer engagement.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain product standards.
- Developed schedules for team members to optimize department efficiency.
- Coordinated with suppliers to negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust inventory accordingly.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop promotional strategies, driving sales in the meat department.
- Assisted customers with special orders, accommodating dietary needs and preferences whenever possible.
- Contributed to overall store success by participating in cross-departmental collaboration efforts and initiatives.
Lead Meat Cutter
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
Wallace, NC
08.2011 - 03.2024
- Supervised daily meat cutting operations to ensure product quality and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored new team members on cutting techniques and equipment usage.
- Maintained inventory levels, ensuring fresh stock availability for customer demand.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in meat preparation workflow.
- Collaborated with management to develop promotional displays for meat products.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety protocols in meat handling procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
CHAMPION EDUCATION CENTER
Beulaville, NC05-2013
Skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Meat cutting expertise
- Food safety compliance
- Employee scheduling
- Product merchandising
- Cutting techniques
- Performance evaluations
- Sanitation standards
- Staff leadership
- Schedule management
- Inventory ordering
- Schedule coordination
- Merchandising strategies
- Cross-department collaboration
- Pricing strategy
- Ordering supplies
- Pricing
- Temperature monitoring
- Loss prevention strategies
- Budget administration
- Replenishment coordination
- Loss prevention policies
- Pricing control
- Promotion planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Certification
National Restaurant Association / Manager Ceritication Course
- Certified ServSafe Food Handler (2026)
Timeline
Assistant Meat Department Manager
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
03.2024 - Current
Lead Meat Cutter
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
08.2011 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
CHAMPION EDUCATION CENTER