Evan Saunders

Oversaw food and consumables operations to maintain store sales performance exceeding $30 million.

Led cross-functional team operations across stocking, grocery, meat, produce, deli, and bakery departments, overseeing 50+ associates and 6 team leads.

Managed inspection activities to maintain safety standards and health code compliance during regulatory visits.

Oversaw profit and loss performance to drive maximum effect of sales.

Managed payroll and scheduling operations, including interviewing, hiring, and promotion of new associates and team leads.

• Supported daily store operations by coordinating associates and resolving routine customer issues.
• Monitored inventory levels and replenishment needs to maintain stocked sales floors.

• Coordinated between third party workers, contractors, and internal staff to manage completion of tasks and adherence to strict project deadlines
• Tracked project risks, issues, and dependencies to maintain visibility and support timely resolution.
• Prepared required inventory for scheduled tasks and reorganized staff resources to ensure uninterrupted progress toward grand opening deadline.

Drove sales growth, surpassing sales expectations by over 4%.

Earned Corporate Store of the Year award to recognize exceptional store execution.

Led multiple teams of associates and team leads to ensure timely completion of day-to-day tasks.

Ensured adherence to market coordinators’ standards to support consistent performance expectations.