David pratt
SOUTHBURY,CT
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in meat and produce management. Skilled in effective communication and employee development, contributing to improved operational efficiency and increased sales. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and product merchandising.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Department Manager
Trader Joe's
Shelton, CT
12.2025 - Current
- Managed inventory levels and ensured product freshness in meat department.
- Led training sessions on meat handling and safety protocols, ensuring compliance and reducing risk.
- Arranged meat displays to maximize product visibility and attract customer interest.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards within the meat department.
- Ordered and received merchandise for timely stocking on shelves.
- Priced items correctly and created all related signs and tags to notify customers of sales and special promotions.
- Created sales strategies that improved department profitability and customer engagement.
- Worked closely with other departments within the store to ensure smooth operation.
- Coached employees on proper handling procedures for raw meats.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Produce Team Leader
Trader Joe's
Orange, Connecticut
05.2021 - 12.2025
- Supervised daily operations of the produce department.
- Trained team members on product handling and safety procedures to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure freshness and availability.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the produce area.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product displays.
- Ensured proper rotation of produce to minimize spoilage and waste.
- Analyzed sales reports to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
- Maintained cleanliness of the department by ensuring shelves were properly stocked, labeled, and organized.
- Monitored sales performance against budget goals for the department.
- Assisted customers with inquiries regarding availability of certain products or general questions about produce items.
- Tracked sales trends in order to adjust ordering levels accordingly.
- Collaborated with Marketing and Merchandising on initiatives to enhance produce department performance.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved heavy products using material loading equipment.
- Rotated stock to maintain freshness.
- Checked prices and located products for customers.
- Greeted customers and offered to help locate produce items.
- Unpacked boxes and organized products in designated sections to ensure proper inventory placement.
Grocery Sales Manager
Big Y Supermarket
Newtown, Connecticut
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed daily grocery operations, enhancing store functionality and customer experience.
- Trained staff on customer service standards and product knowledge.
- Oversaw inventory management and product placement, maximizing sales opportunities.
- Monitored sales trends to adjust merchandising strategies effectively.
- Developed teamwork initiatives to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented training programs for new hires on store policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all store operations.
- Monitored store expenses related to purchasing, shipping, and receiving of groceries.
- Supervised employees in pricing, stocking, and merchandising of all grocery items.
- Interacted with vendors regularly in order to stay up-to-date on new products.
- Maintained stock levels on store shelves to provide customers with available groceries.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Coached and developed team, driving achievement of revenue goals through effective motivation.
Assistant Store Manager
Trader Joe's
Orange, Connecticut
10.2006 - 05.2019
- Supervised daily store operations, ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Trained and mentored team members, improving customer service skills and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating stock replenishment and displays.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies, increasing product visibility and driving sales.
- Managed daily store operations, optimizing customer service, inventory management, and staff scheduling for efficiency.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies promptly.
- Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
- Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions in the store.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA06-1994
Skills
- Meat safety standards
- Freshness assurance
- Temperature monitoring
- Inventory management
- Inventory ordering
- Supply ordering
- Product merchandising
- Employee development
- Training and development
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Customer service
Timeline
Meat Department Manager
Trader Joe's
12.2025 - Current
Produce Team Leader
Trader Joe's
05.2021 - 12.2025
Grocery Sales Manager
Big Y Supermarket
05.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Trader Joe's
10.2006 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Saddleback College