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David Carson

Columbus,GA

Summary

Great at presenting a clean and fresh, well stocked produce dept. Knowledgeable Produce Manager committed to accurately preparing all produce and ensuring proper rotation of all products. Adept at managing inventory control and maintaining proper stock. Expertise of all organic, local, and commercial produce products.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Produce Manager

Publix Supermarkets Store
Columbus
12.2009 - 12.2024
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper merchandising of produce items throughout store locations.
  • Monitored and maintained quality standards for all produce items, ensuring freshness and safety compliance.

Restaurant Manager /Small Business Owner

The Upper Crust Pizzeria
Columbus
12.2009 - 12.2012
  • Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
  • Resolved and investigated complaints regarding service, food quality and accommodations.
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.

Produce Manager

Publix Supermsrket
Columbus , Ga.
12.1985 - 12.2009
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper merchandising of produce items throughout store locations.
  • Monitored and maintained quality standards for all produce items, ensuring freshness and safety compliance.
  • Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals while maintaining competitive pricing profile.
  • Assisted customers by providing advice on nutrition value or recipes featuring particular items from the produce department.
  • Developed and implemented systems to optimize inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels of produce.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Received produce deliveries and unloaded produce.
  • Participated in quarterly inventory counts and conducted inventories.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly while maintaining a positive attitude towards customers.
  • Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Maintained records of purchases, storage temperatures, deliveries, and invoices for accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Implemented strategies for reducing waste such as composting or donating unsellable items.
  • Maximized profit by coordinating efficient team workflows, minimizing waste and controlling shrinkage.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends in customer purchasing habits, optimizing product selection accordingly.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and policies.
  • Reviewed daily sales reports identifying areas where sales are low so corrective action can be taken quickly.
  • Performed regular audits of perishables to guarantee shelf life and reduce spoilage costs.
  • Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
  • Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
  • Planned attractive displays, replenishing purchased items to maintain eye-catching appearance.
  • Trained and coached new team members.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
  • Assisted customers with produce questions and special orders.
  • Facilitated effective communication between customers and associates to encourage positive, team-based atmosphere.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering/ Business

Tampa Tech / Remington University
Tampa, FL

Skills

  • I work very well , setting plans and implementing plans Very good on follow through , and seeing things through to the end Always begins with the end in mind Hard worker and likes to get into the work load

Timeline

Produce Manager

Publix Supermarkets Store
12.2009 - 12.2024

Restaurant Manager /Small Business Owner

The Upper Crust Pizzeria
12.2009 - 12.2012

Produce Manager

Publix Supermsrket
12.1985 - 12.2009

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering/ Business

Tampa Tech / Remington University

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