Ivan Cruz
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic Seafood Manager at HEB Grocery Store with a proven track record in enhancing sales through innovative merchandising and effective inventory control. Skilled in training teams to uphold food safety standards while fostering a collaborative environment. Achieved significant waste reduction and improved product visibility, driving customer engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Seafood Manager
HEB Grocery Store
03.2018 - Current
- Managed seafood department operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained team members on proper seafood handling and storage techniques.
- Oversaw inventory management, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and customer engagement.
- Developed promotional displays to increase sales during seasonal events and holidays.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust inventory levels accordingly.
- Prepared and placed seafood cuts and products in display counter to appeal to customers.
- Wrapped, weighed, labeled and priced cuts of seafood.
- Created clean and inviting appearance for fresh seafood cases to encourage sales.
- Managed daily work schedules for seafood staff.
- Trained team members on proper ways to cut variety of fish to eliminate waste from incorrect cutting.
- Increased sales volume by implementing targeted marketing initiatives and seasonal promotions.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Boerne High School
Boerne, TXSkills
- Merchandise presentation
- Operational efficiency
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Sanitation standards
- Food safety compliance
- Scheduling
- Staff training
- Inventory control
- Product rotation
- Employee scheduling
- Production planning
- Waste reduction
- Promotional planning
- Display design
- Seafood merchandising
- Seafood replenishment
- Seafood quality assurance
- Fish inspection
- Ordering and receiving
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Seafood Manager
HEB Grocery Store
03.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Boerne High School