Dan Montecillo
Woodbury,MN
Summary
Dynamic leader and skilled meat cutter with proven success at Rainbow foods, Cub foods, and Kowalski's markets enhancing department sales and customer satisfaction through effective merchandising strategies and staff leadership. Excelled in implementing training programs and sanitation standards, achieving significant waste reduction. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities and fostering team collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Manager
Kowalski's Markets
06.2016 - 01.2025
- Ensured consistent high-quality products by closely monitoring cutting, grinding, and packaging processes.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing daily operations of the meat department, consistently meeting targets for sales growth and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented employee training programs focused on enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills among team members.
- Reduced waste costs by implementing effective inventory management and rotation systems.
- Directed the implementation of new merchandising layouts to showcase featured products and drive sales growth in the department.
- Managed ordering process for all meat products, streamlining procedures to improve efficiency while reducing overstock issues.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on incoming shipments, ensuring only the freshest meats were offered to customers.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for the meat department, regularly reviewing financial reports to identify opportunities for improved profitability or expense reduction measures.
- Negotiated favorable pricing agreements with suppliers, contributing to overall cost reduction efforts within the store.
- Maintained open lines of communication with all team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high productivity levels and employee retention.
- Developed and executed successful holiday promotions, including special offers and themed displays designed to attract shoppers during peak seasonal periods.
- Collaborated with store management to develop successful promotional strategies for meat department offerings.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable assistance and recommendations on meat selections.
- Mentored junior staff members in proper meat handling techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, fostering strong relationships and promoting repeat business through excellent service experiences.
- Optimized staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak shopping hours, resulting in reduced wait times for customers.
- Enhanced meat department sales by ensuring proper product display and presentation.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Conducted regular inventories of stock and documented losses using Software.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Education
Na - General Studies
Skyline College
South San Francisco, CADiploma - Gender Studies
Westmoor High School
Daly City, CA06.1996
Skills
- Scheduling staff
- Sanitation procedures
- Meat cutting
- Merchandising strategies
- Ordering supplies
- Cutting techniques
- Sanitation standards
- Staff leadership
- Schedule management
- Employee scheduling
- Employee development
- Schedule coordination
- Inventory ordering
- Cross-department collaboration
- Pricing strategy
- Supply ordering
- Pricing
- Temperature monitoring
- Loss prevention strategies
- Budget administration
- Replenishment coordination
- Loss prevention policies
- Pricing expertise
- Pricing control
- Merchandising management
- Promotion planning
- Positive attitude
- Department activity logging
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Task prioritization
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Employee training
- Recruitment and hiring
- Staff management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Documentation and reporting
- Data analysis
Staff development
Timeline
Meat Manager
Kowalski's Markets
06.2016 - 01.2025
Na - General Studies
Skyline College
Diploma - Gender Studies
Westmoor High School
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