Edgar Fagen
Brea,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership, dedicated to driving business growth and operational efficiency. Proven ability to leverage industry knowledge to develop and execute innovative strategies that enhance profitability and productivity. History of fostering collaborative environments that empower teams to achieve exceptional results while navigating complex challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Grocery Outlet Whittier
Whittier, CA
01.2016 - Current
- Oversaw management of 8-million-dollar annual sales operations, ensuring accurate daily cash handling and in-store deposits.
- Executed product ordering and maintained optimal stock levels on sales floor to enhance customer experience.
- Supervised training and management of personnel on store ordering and filling procedures.
- Ran and trained all stores shrink to maintain maximum profitability.
- Oversaw and empowered 20 employees on daily tasks and make proper business decisions.
- Manage Payroll of 30K per month annually and maintained profitability.
- Oversaw resolution of HR issues to ensure compliance and employee satisfaction.
- Managed profit and loss (P&L) to ensure profitability after all business expenses are settled.
- Collaborated with local businesses to devise effective marketing strategies.
- Established connections with community stakeholders to foster collaborative support for local development.
Area Market Manager
Total Wine and More
Redondo Beach, CA
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Oversaw 11 stores standards and daily conditions
- Worked in conjunction with District Manager and how stores and can merchandise and gain sales by leading him on store visits.
- Gave weekly reports to District Manager and Regional Vice President and store standards and areas of concern.
- Managed region payroll of $12 million annually and worked with region Store Managers and balancing payroll.
- Ran pricing and purchasing for the region per company requested margin controls.
- Worked with vendors and distribution on pricing and merchandising in each store to support company Advertising in the region.
- Planned monthly displays and advantaged price points by each store blue printed maps
- Managed 20-million-dollar annual sales store that had annual sales increases of 8 percent from 2012-2016
- Supported and worked on 15 new store openings in California from 2009-2015
Assistant Manager
Total Wine and More
Tustin, CA
10.2008 - 01.2011
- Assist Store Manager with daily operations of merchandising, training and store paperwork.
- Wrote weekly schedules and worked with Store Manager and the best ways to save costs if needed.
- Manage payroll based on sales volume and give reports to District Manager where insufficiencies were.
- Wrote Beer orders and was the Regional Ordering Caption for 11 stores
- Manage stores’ receiving procedures are followed by company policy and give assistance and training where needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2009
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- AS400
- Self Starter
- Ability to lead and manage a team of any size
Timeline
Owner
Grocery Outlet Whittier
01.2016 - Current
Area Market Manager
Total Wine and More
01.2011 - 01.2016
Assistant Manager
Total Wine and More
10.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix