Frank Avilla
Wareham,MA
Summary
Dynamic Meat Manager with extensive experience at Stop & Shop, excelling in inventory management and staff leadership. Proven track record in enhancing sales through effective merchandising strategies and quality control. Recognized for reducing waste costs and fostering a collaborative team environment, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Manager
Stop & Shop
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
2004 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of meat department, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained staff on proper meat handling techniques and customer service protocols.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers to maintain stock availability.
- Developed promotional displays to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
- Implemented scheduling strategies to optimize staffing during peak hours.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust inventory accordingly.
- Led initiatives to improve waste reduction and increase profitability in meat department.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing daily operations of the meat department, consistently meeting targets for sales growth and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained open lines of communication with all team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high productivity levels and employee retention.
- Reduced waste costs by implementing effective inventory management and rotation systems.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Enhanced meat department sales by ensuring proper product display and presentation.
- Managed ordering process for all meat products, streamlining procedures to improve efficiency while reducing overstock issues.
- Developed and executed successful holiday promotions, including special offers and themed displays designed to attract shoppers during peak seasonal periods.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on incoming shipments, ensuring only the freshest meats were offered to customers.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Meat Cutter/ Head Cutter
A&P Supermarket
Sandwich, MA
03.1998 - 09.2002
- Operated band saws and slicers for precise meat cutting.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards during meat preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to optimize efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels of meat products.
- Collaborated with team members to keep the department fully stocked and visually appealing for increased sales.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Mount Ida College
Newton, Ma Skills
- Scheduling staff
- Sanitation procedures
- Meat cutting
- Merchandising strategies
- Ordering supplies
- Cutting techniques
- Sanitation standards
- Staff leadership
- Schedule management
- Employee scheduling
- Employee development
- Inventory ordering
- Supply ordering
- Temperature monitoring
- Replenishment coordination
- Department activity logging
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Customer relations
- Self motivation
- Training and development
- Quality control
Timeline
Meat Cutter/ Head Cutter
A&P Supermarket
03.1998 - 09.2002
Meat Manager
Stop & Shop
2004 - Current
Associate of Arts -
Mount Ida College