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Ian Akers

Seafood Team Leader
Kettering,Ohio

Summary

Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Provides clear direction and communication to address seasonal product displays and promotional product flips. Astute supervisor dedicated to comprehensive leadership for cutting costs and maximizing quality. Great multitasker with training in retail management and extensive experience in food service. Committed to enhancing customer experiences while cutting overall costs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Seafood Team Leader

Whole Foods Market Inc
7 2022 - Current
  • Mitigated loss through proper ordering and monitoring of shrink VS purchases
  • Set ordering PARs for week to week ordering and adjusted as movement directed or Promo cycle indicated.
  • Worked to reduce shrink by focusing orders around movement numbers and busiest business days.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and task delegation.

Associate Team Leader

Whole Foods Market Inc
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Confirmed confidential budget reports remained up-to-date for manager.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.

Beverage Order Writer

Whole Foods Market Inc
02.2019 - 03.2021
  • Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
  • Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
  • Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
  • Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts and maintained detailed records for inventory management.

Seafood Buyer

Whole Foods Market Inc
02.2017 - 02.2019
  • Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine suitable type and quantity of company inventory items.
  • Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.

Education

No Degree - Kinesiology

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
06.2012 - 05.2015

No Degree - Kinesiology

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
08.2006 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Centerville High School
Centerville, OH
08.2002 - 06.2006

Skills

  • Employee Evaluation
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Timeline

Associate Team Leader

Whole Foods Market Inc
03.2021 - 07.2022

Beverage Order Writer

Whole Foods Market Inc
02.2019 - 03.2021

Seafood Buyer

Whole Foods Market Inc
02.2017 - 02.2019

No Degree - Kinesiology

Sinclair Community College
06.2012 - 05.2015

No Degree - Kinesiology

Pennsylvania State University
08.2006 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Centerville High School
08.2002 - 06.2006

Seafood Team Leader

Whole Foods Market Inc
7 2022 - Current
Ian AkersSeafood Team Leader