Hebe Denis
Miami
Summary
Dynamic project manager with a proven track record at Whole Foods Market, excelling in procurement support and operational excellence. Achieved a remarkable 1.70% out-of-stock level through strategic inventory optimization. Skilled in vendor relationships and category management, fostering team collaboration to drive performance and enhance product offerings. Seasoned Specialty Team Leader with substantial experience in managing diverse teams, driving project completion, and enhancing operational efficiency. Possess strong leadership skills coupled with ability to coordinate cross-functional efforts, resulting in significant improvements in productivity and performance. Committed to fostering positive team dynamics while delivering high-quality results consistently.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Specialty Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
11.2022 - Current
- Ongoing collaboration with category managers and procurement team to drive category performance across cheese, wine and charcuterie by optimizing product mix and inventory review.
- Reduced the team’s overall out of stock levels to 1.70% last quarter by using data analysis to optimize inventory management practices and training team members to effectively use company tools to ensure accuracy and traceability.
- Daily execution of the fresh cut cheese program with a selection of 80+ items following company guidelines for product selection representing cheesemaking regions, styles, formats and merchandising practices.
Taproom Manager/Event Coordinator (hybrid)
Funky Buddha Brewery
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Used event management software to analyze sales data, forecast future sales, design loyalty programs and customize catered private parties for brewery venue.
- Secured 50 business accounts in the first year of the taproom events program through loyalty programs for clients that prioritized negotiating value added amenities for VIP status in their contracts.
- Provided day-to-day operational management support for the brewery taproom through resolution of complaints, general team support on the floor, POS system management, beginning and end of day financials.
Business Owner/Project Manager
HD Cheese Consulting LLC
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Sourced vendors and new items for new store openings of high end Specialty European and Artisanal foods shop.
- Onboarded and maintained product data in store POS systems with item attributes, pricing and vendor information.
- Optimized sales revenue through execution of new item merchandising, pricing, category management and creating avenues for multi channel sales to prevent spoilage and manage perishability.
- Served as a key liaison between the suppliers and the store owners to establish relationships, create ordering processes, oversee contracts and delivery schedules.
- Created standard operating procedures for safe food handling to ensure regulatory compliance from the receiving door to the service counter.
Project Manager
Fall in Love with Cheese
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Sourced suppliers, onboarded and developed products for a cheesemonger lead pop-up cheese and artisan foods operation throughout local farmer’s markets, festivals, private parties and contracted local businesses.
- Designed product selection, menus and educational material for food pairing events, classes for private clients, company team building, and networking parties.
Project Manager
Golden Rind
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Golden Rind
- Golden Rind
Project Manager
Gourmetphile Rare Wines and Food
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: Gourmetphile
- Gourmetphile
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Florida International University
Miami, FL09-2008
Skills
- Procurement Support
- Cost Optimization
- Operational Excellence
- Vendor Relationships
- Pricing Guidelines
- Project Management Capabilities
- Product Onboarding
- Strategic Planning
- Detail Oriented
- Category Management
- Organization
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Associate Specialty Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
11.2022 - Current
Taproom Manager/Event Coordinator (hybrid)
Funky Buddha Brewery
03.2020 - 11.2022
Project Manager
Golden Rind
10.2019 - 02.2020
Project Manager
Gourmetphile Rare Wines and Food
05.2015 - 09.2016
Business Owner/Project Manager
HD Cheese Consulting LLC
04.2015 - 03.2020
Project Manager
Fall in Love with Cheese
04.2015 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Florida International University
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