Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. 45 years of work experience achieving multiple promotions and awards during my service years.
Retired in December 2018
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager/Analyst
Coors/Miller-Molson Coors Brewing
Golden, CO
01.1997 - 12.2018
Developed and implemented category strategies to increase market share for assigned categories.
Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for growth in specific product lines.
Identified new products, vendors, and services that could benefit the organization.
Reviewed competitor activity in order to stay ahead of industry changes.
Utilized analytics software such as Excel, Powerpoint, Nielsen and Spectra to analyze data to determine category performance and consumer trends.
Developed processes for tracking store shelf space allocation by category.
Led training sessions for staff members related to new products within assigned categories.
National Category Manager for Albertsons (Fullerton, CA & Boise, ID), Safeway/Vons (Pleasanton, CA), Save Mart/Food Maxx (Modesto, CA)
Numerous, Retail Grocery - 1997 - 71 Store Chain
King Soopers Inc. (Kroger Division)
Denver, CO
01.1973 - 01.1997
Cashier, Front End Manager, Service Manager, Night Crew Foreman, Scanning Manager,Grocery Manager, Store Assistant Manager, Perishable Department Manager, Schematic (Space) Manager
Assistance with bagging groceries,Stocking Shelves, Product Ordering, Store Budgets, Management positions at 14 different store locations, Supervised Operations over Front End Cashiers, Customer service, Supervised operations in Deli, Produce, Meat and Bakery Departments following proper sanitation practices in handling food products, Held responsibility for scanning operations and pricing accuracy, Held responsibility over New Store, Store remodels, fixture ordering, and responsible for shelf schematic design and accuracy, new item placement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Aurora Hinkley High School
Aurora, CO
06-1974
Commercial And Advertising Art & Medical Assistant
Aurora Vocational College
Aurora, CO
06-1974
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Several Sales Training Classes
Denver, CO
Skills
Product Management
Data Analytics
Pricing Strategies
Sales Training
Category Planning
Merchandising understanding
Sales Tracking
Market Trends Analysis
Employee Scheduling
Store Layout
Shelf Stocking
Product Merchandising
Customer Service Management
Employee Management
MS Office
Computer Skills
Accomplishments
National Channel Development Manager of the Year - 1998
National Channel Development Manager of the Year - 1999
National Category Manager of the Year - 2001
Presidents Partnership Award - Alberrtsons - 2007
Big Hitter Sales Award - 2008
Timeline
Category Manager/Analyst
Coors/Miller-Molson Coors Brewing
01.1997 - 12.2018
Numerous, Retail Grocery - 1997 - 71 Store Chain
King Soopers Inc. (Kroger Division)
01.1973 - 01.1997
High School Diploma -
Aurora Hinkley High School
Commercial And Advertising Art & Medical Assistant
Aurora Vocational College
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Several Sales Training Classes
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