Everett Brown
Edmonds
Summary
Knowledgeable Produce Manager committed to accurately preparing all produce and ensuring proper rotation of all products. Adept at managing inventory control and maintaining proper stock. Expertise of all organic, local, and commercial produce products.
Promote culture of efficiency, service and productivity to help team members meet and exceed business targets. Focused on boosting customer satisfaction and grabbing interest with high-quality, organized and attractive goods. Driven leader with good conflict management and organizational skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Produce Manager
Fred Meyer
Auburn
09.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations of produce department, ensuring product quality and freshness.
- Supervised team members, providing training and guidance on best practices.
- Developed and implemented inventory management processes for optimal stock levels.
- Oversaw inventory control and coordinated stock replenishment processes.
- Developed display layouts to enhance product visibility and appeal.
Hardlines Manager
Kohl's
Redmond
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed hardlines department operations to ensure product availability and presentation.
- Led visual merchandising initiatives to enhance product displays and drive customer engagement.
- Created weekly ad sets to feature new products, promotions, and discounts.
Grocery Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market
Seattle
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Supervision of day-to-day operations
- Stocking and merchandising
- Record keeping and department specifics
- Managed daily operations of grocery department ensuring product availability.
- Led team meetings to discuss goals, performance, and operational improvements.
Route Sales Representative
CROSSMARK
Baltimore
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for selling products and providing services to customers located on designated routes.
- Develop sales strategies in order to meet sales targets, follow up on sales leads, and build long-lasting relationships with customers to retain their business and promote new product offerings.
- Implemented promotional displays to increase product visibility at retail locations.
Order Writer
Whole Foods Market
Baltimore
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Order, replenish, and merchandise grocery products.
- Participate in WFM program for purchasing and promotions.
- Monitor inventory control and replenish product based upon WFM ordering standards.
- Assist in organizing and developing promotional displays and maintaining OTS standards.
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay
Baltimore
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Responsible for delivering and merchandising products.
- Ordering for store replenishment.
- Maintain good relationships with Management while providing excellent customer service.
Truck Driver
TransForce
Baltimore
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Daily delivery driver for various routes in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.
Postal Support Employee Salesclerk and Mail Handler
United States Postal Service
Baltimore
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Customer service
- Sorting and handling mail.
Transit Bus Driver
Maryland Transit Administration
Baltimore
01.2010 - 01.2012
Route Salesman
Coca Cola
Baltimore
01.2008 - 01.2010
Receiving Manager
Burlington Coat Factory
Baltimore
06.2003 - 02.2008
Assistant Manager
Save A Lot
Baltimore
11.2003 - 06.2005
Assistant Manager
Fred Meyer
Seattle
01.1996 - 04.2001
Education
Diploma -
Juneau Douglas High School
Juneau , AK 09.1988 - 06.1993
High School -
Douglas High School
Juneau, AKSkills
- Sales Management
- Workforce Management
- Shift Management
- Merchandising
- Truck Driver
- City Bus Driver
- Customer Service
- Mail Handling
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe
- 10-Key
Military Service
United States Army Reserves, Operating Room Technician, Honorable, 1997
Timeline
Produce Manager
Fred Meyer
09.2024 - Current
Hardlines Manager
Kohl's
02.2024 - 09.2024
Grocery Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market
08.2023 - 02.2024
Route Sales Representative
CROSSMARK
06.2022 - 08.2023
Order Writer
Whole Foods Market
02.2022 - 06.2022
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay
09.2018 - 02.2022
Truck Driver
TransForce
01.2013 - 01.2018
Postal Support Employee Salesclerk and Mail Handler
United States Postal Service
01.2012 - 01.2013
Transit Bus Driver
Maryland Transit Administration
01.2010 - 01.2012
Route Salesman
Coca Cola
01.2008 - 01.2010
Assistant Manager
Save A Lot
11.2003 - 06.2005
Receiving Manager
Burlington Coat Factory
06.2003 - 02.2008
Assistant Manager
Fred Meyer
01.1996 - 04.2001
Diploma -
Juneau Douglas High School
09.1988 - 06.1993
High School -
Douglas High School