Dennis Meyer
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Accomplished Meat Manager with a proven track record at Renders Supermarkets, enhancing department sales through expert merchandising strategies and stringent sanitation standards. Skilled in staff leadership and customer relationship management, I've consistently driven team performance and customer satisfaction, achieving a significant reduction in waste costs. Attentive and enthusiastic Meat Department Manager with background in training, team leadership and schedule coordination. Knowledgeable about retail operations and all areas of meat department, including proper equipment use, cleaning standards and maintaining food safety. Hardworking Meat Department Manager adept at providing customers with positive experience at every visit. Maintain stock on shelves and cold storage areas attractive with best meats. Offering [Number] years of experience managing meat department for busy grocery stores. Driven professional with excellent customer service, leadership and sales abilities. Extensive experience in retail environments and well-versed in meat types, cuts and processing. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Dedicated [Industry] professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Customer-focused professional with successful [Number]-year career in [Industry] sector. Dynamic successful applying [Skill] and [Skill] in busy business environment. Proactive and meticulous [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience in [Type] industry. Proficiencies in inventory control, sales, staff training and development. Customer-oriented team player with expertise generating optimal satisfaction levels while building profits and client generation. Adept individual with more than [Number] years working as Manager for $[Number] revenue-generating business. Determined and experienced in mentoring and challenging team members to meet and exceed company goals. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products. Innovative and goal-oriented Management professional committed to [Area of expertise]. Dedicated team player skilled at mediation and conflict resolution. Drives company growth through [Action]. Proficient [Job Title] delivering encouragement and feedback to help employees be successful. Energetic professional with great poise. Well-trained in [Skill]. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Manager
Acme
02.2016 - 11.2023
- Conducted regular quality control checks on incoming shipments, ensuring only the freshest meats were offered to customers.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable assistance and recommendations on meat selections.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, fostering strong relationships and promoting repeat business through excellent service experiences.
- Enhanced meat department sales by ensuring proper product display and presentation.
- Implemented employee training programs focused on enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills among team members.
- 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.
- Optimized staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak shopping hours, resulting in reduced wait times for customers.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing daily operations of the meat department, consistently meeting targets for sales growth and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and executed successful holiday promotions, including special offers and themed displays designed to attract shoppers during peak seasonal periods.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for the meat department, regularly reviewing financial reports to identify opportunities for improved profitability or expense reduction measures.
- Reduced waste costs by implementing effective inventory management and rotation systems.
- Maintained open lines of communication with all team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high productivity levels and employee retention.
- Collaborated with store management to develop successful promotional strategies for meat department offerings.
- Monitored supplier performance to guarantee timely deliveries and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Mentored junior staff members in proper meat handling techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Ensured consistent high-quality products by closely monitoring cutting, grinding, and packaging processes.
- 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.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- 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.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Meat Manager
Renders Supermarkets
07.2008 - 02.2016
- Conducted regular quality control checks on incoming shipments, ensuring only the freshest meats were offered to customers.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable assistance and recommendations on meat selections.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, fostering strong relationships and promoting repeat business through excellent service experiences.
- Enhanced meat department sales by ensuring proper product display and presentation.
- Implemented employee training programs focused on enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills among team members.
- 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.
- Optimized staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak shopping hours, resulting in reduced wait times for customers.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing daily operations of the meat department, consistently meeting targets for sales growth and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and executed successful holiday promotions, including special offers and themed displays designed to attract shoppers during peak seasonal periods.
- Reduced waste costs by implementing effective inventory management and rotation systems.
- Maintained open lines of communication with all team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high productivity levels and employee retention.
- Collaborated with store management to develop successful promotional strategies for meat department offerings.
- Monitored supplier performance to guarantee timely deliveries and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Mentored junior staff members in proper meat handling techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Ensured consistent high-quality products by closely monitoring cutting, grinding, and packaging processes.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- 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.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- 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.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Philadelphia, PA06.1978
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
- Supply Ordering
- Loss prevention strategies
- Temperature Monitoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
- Professional and Courteous
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Customer Relationship Management
- Training and Development
- Goal Setting
- Team Development
- Good Judgment
- Staff Management
- Task Delegation
- Documentation And Reporting
- Strategic Planning
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Staff Training
- Preventive Maintenance
- Staff Development
- Project Planning
- Emergency Response
- Shift Scheduling
- Process Improvement
- Negotiation
- Performance Evaluations
- Performance reviewing
- Cost Control
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Schedule oversight
- Needs Assessment
Timeline
Meat Manager
Acme
02.2016 - 11.2023
Meat Manager
Renders Supermarkets
07.2008 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School