Rachel Janes
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to win-win partnerships and achieving goals. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand. Driven by the feeling of success and enjoys new experiences. Takes on challenges with confidence. Solution-oriented team player that puts together solid plans and sees them through. Appreciates good mentors and enjoys being a mentor as well. Consistent and present communicator.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
WHOLE FOODS MARKET SPECIALTY TEAM LEADER AND WINE BUYER, FOODS MARKET ASSOCIATE TEAM LEADER
WHOLE
01.2014 - Current
- Implementation and reworking of an entirely new Standard Operating Procedure system for Whole Foods Market in 2018
- Inventory control and maintenance involving millions of dollars of inventory
- Control of interviewing, selection, training, development, and counseling of Team Members in a manner which builds and sustains a high performing team and minimizes turn over - I have trained dozens of team members that have moved up and become buyers, team leaders and even store leadership over the years
- I was the chosen Specialty team leader in the region to train new team leaders and assistant store managers as well as being a member of the new store opening team
- Building a strong bench with high standards is a priority
- Manage buying in multiple fields to achieve targeted gross profit margin
- Oversee the ordering process to meet Whole Foods Market quality standards - maintain competitive product mix and proper blended margins to achieve targeted metrics
- Creating and sustaining positive partnerships with suppliers
- Develop and maintain creative store layout ideas and product merchandising in support of regional and national vision while staying true to the local guest and being in touch with their needs
- Modeling and cultivating effective inter-department and inter-store communication by staying ahead of issues, and being able to problem solve in the moment
- Provide accurate, complete information in daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and “ad hoc” management reports
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as in multiple proprietary software systems designed for daily business activity
- Thorough and concise communication
- Planning and execution of monthly programming and sales cycles
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance
- Research of new trends, products, and fads
WHOLE FOODS MARKET SPECIALTY/CHEESE BUYER
01.2009 - 01.2012
Education
Associate's degree - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu California Culinary Academy
2006
Bachelor's degree - English Language And Literature, Human Services
Elon University
2005
Skills
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Work Schedule Creation
- Operational Reporting/Efficiency and Analysis
- New Products Evaluation
- Team Leadership and Management
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- 2021 and 2022 top two in the region in shrink and margin performance
Regional top 5 every year for 10 years in sales performance, shrink management, and margin performance - 2018 Whole Foods Market Global All*star - Whole Foods Market first year under Amazon-Whole Foods
- 2017 Regional All-Star, Specialty Team Leader, Southwest Region - Whole Foods Market
Additional Information
- American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional Inaugural Class- September 2012
Timeline
WHOLE FOODS MARKET SPECIALTY TEAM LEADER AND WINE BUYER, FOODS MARKET ASSOCIATE TEAM LEADER
WHOLE
01.2014 - Current
WHOLE FOODS MARKET SPECIALTY/CHEESE BUYER
01.2009 - 01.2012
Associate's degree - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu California Culinary Academy
Bachelor's degree - English Language And Literature, Human Services
Elon University
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