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Daniel Smith
Caro,MI
Summary
Dynamic business owner with a strong focus on optimizing inventory levels and enhancing customer satisfaction. Expertise in staff hiring and development, driving operational efficiency, and fostering supplier relationships.
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in business operations and sales leadership. Proven track record in mentoring staff and implementing effective merchandising strategies that enhance customer experience and drive sales growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
L&D Produce/Floral
Caro, MI
01.2022 - 02.2026
- Improved sales in 2 different stores by 40% and G.P. by 50%.
- Operated daily business functions, ensuring seamless product availability and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock turnover and minimizing waste in produce and floral sections.
- Trained and mentored staff on operational procedures, improving team efficiency and service quality.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Produce Merchandiser
SpartanNash
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2008 - 04.2022
- Covered anywhere between 40 and 100 accounts, traveling an avg. of 50,000 every year.
- Developed and implemented promotional displays to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
- Trained staff on merchandising standards and best practices for product arrangement.
- Managed visual merchandising efforts across multiple locations to ensure brand consistency.
- Improved customer satisfaction with a focus on providing exceptional service and product knowledge.
- Increased produce sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
- Assisted customers with special requests, ensuring their needs were met with timely order placements and followups.
- Optimized produce department layout for enhanced shopping experience and efficient space utilization.
- Collaborated with store management to develop promotional events, driving increased foot traffic and sales.
- Proven expertise in closing deals, managing multi-million dollar accounts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Caro High School
Caro, MISkills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff hiring
- Business development
- Business planning
- Operations management
- Employee development
- Sales leadership
Interests
Timeline
Owner
L&D Produce/Floral
01.2022 - 02.2026
Produce Merchandiser
SpartanNash
09.2008 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Caro High School