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Jack Simpson

Jack Simpson

Franklin,VA

Summary

Results-driven Produce Manager with a strong focus on inventory optimization, visual merchandising, and customer service. Proven ability to enhance product visibility and minimize waste, boosting sales while ensuring high-quality produce standards.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Produce Manager

Foodlion Grocery Store
Franklin, VA
01.2024 - Current
  • Optimized inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize waste.
  • Secured high-quality produce through effective supplier coordination at competitive prices.
  • Implemented merchandising strategies to improve product visibility and increase sales.
  • Trained staff on proper handling techniques to uphold produce quality and freshness.
  • Optimized store layout to improve customer flow and increase impulse purchases.
  • Organized seasonal displays to highlight promotional items and attract customer interest.
  • Resolved customer complaints efficiently to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
  • Supervised produce department operations to ensure a clean and safe environment.
  • Trained and coached new team members.
  • Replenished, rotated and culled displays several times daily.
  • Received produce deliveries and unloaded produce.
  • Assisted customers with produce questions and special orders.
  • Trimmed, washed, and bundled produce.
  • Planned attractive displays, replenishing purchased items to maintain eye-catching appearance.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper merchandising of produce items throughout store locations.
  • Maintained comprehensive compliance with workplace and food safety standards to protect staff and customers.
  • Created promotional displays for seasonal or special occasions, increasing sales volume through marketing efforts.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.

Grocery Manager

Foodlion Grocery Store
Franklin, Virginia
01.2023 - Current
  • Scheduled staff shifts to maintain adequate coverage during peak hours.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization throughout the store to ensure a pleasant shopping environment.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
  • Monitored inventory levels and stock shelves with new merchandise.
  • Distributed daily tasks to appropriate employees and checked to complete duties within expected time frames.

Warehouse Worker

Target Distribution Center
Suffolk , VA
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.

Frozen Food Manager

Walmart
Franklin, VA
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Concrete Form Carpenter

M and W construction
Virginia Beach , VA
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Read blueprints and drawings to understand dimensions and design of form structure.
  • Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Used prefabricated forms for concrete structures
  • Made forms for concrete structures
  • Rebar installation
  • Assisted in different types of pipe, valves, concrete pipe installation
  • Site grading
  • Use of different types of power tools, cutting torches

Owner

Drywall Interiors
Suffolk, VA
01.1985 - 01.2009

Drywall and plaster board install, finishing wallboard, plaster veneer, texturing and paint. New and old construction.

Education

High School Diploma -

Suffolk High School
Suffolk, VA
06-1984

Skills

  • Inventory management and supplier coordination
  • Visual merchandising
  • Food safety compliance
  • Staff training
  • Customer relationship management

Certification

Certified Food Manager

Timeline

Produce Manager

Foodlion Grocery Store
01.2024 - Current

Grocery Manager

Foodlion Grocery Store
01.2023 - Current

Warehouse Worker

Target Distribution Center
01.2021 - 01.2022

Frozen Food Manager

Walmart
01.2020 - 01.2021

Concrete Form Carpenter

M and W construction
01.2009 - 01.2014

Owner

Drywall Interiors
01.1985 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Suffolk High School
Jack Simpson