David Cihocki Jr.
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Goal-oriented Assistant Store Manager with 4½ years in retail grocery. Skilled in store operations, team development, inventory and sales analysis. Led teams of 20–35 employees, consistently driving excellence in customer service, merchandising, and operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Berkot's Super Foods
09.2023 - Current
- Lead opening/closing store operations, ensuring high standards of merchandising, cleanliness, and workflow.
- Coordinate morning stock crew to efficiently replenish shelves, achieving.
- Organize and execute special promotions and displays.
- Order across Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and Liquor departments; manage vendor relationships and stock pipeline.
- Serve as acting Store Manager during absences, overseeing full store operations and staff management.
- Conduct interviews and supervise hiring and onboarding.
- Mentor and train anywhere between 20-35 employees across departments—produce, meat, deli—to elevate service and efficiency.
Key Carrier / Acting Store Supervisor
Berkot's Super Foods
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Closed the store nightly independently, managing teams of 1–3 during closing shifts.
- Streamlined department restocking protocols (meat, deli, water aisles, beer, milk/eggs).
- Executed store-facing, merchandising, and cleaning duties to ensure smooth customer experience.
- Oversaw money handling, end-of-day financial tasks, and store security procedures.
Stocker
Berkot's Super Foods
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Supported daily store operations: product stocking, facing, cleaning, cashiering, and truck unloading.
- Learned cross-department processes, setting strong foundation for leadership roles.
Education
Associate - Business Administration & Management
Joliet Junior College
12.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Lincoln Way West
New Lenox, IL05.2021
Skills
- Store Operations & Inventory Management
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Sales Trend Analysis & Promotions
- Customer Service Excellence
- Merchandising & Visual Display Execution
- Leadership Communication & Task Completion
- Detail-Oriented with a Mentality for Excellence
Additional Highlights
- Frequently assigned to other stores to fulfill management needs, including 4 business visits to Twin Lakes, WI, to assess and optimize store operations.
- Trusted to act in higher responsibility roles early, reflecting leadership and reliability.
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Berkot's Super Foods
09.2023 - Current
Key Carrier / Acting Store Supervisor
Berkot's Super Foods
03.2023 - 09.2023
Stocker
Berkot's Super Foods
10.2020 - 03.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Lincoln Way West
Associate - Business Administration & Management
Joliet Junior College
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