Jade Roach-Baker
Billings,MT
Summary
During my time working for Winco Foods, I have held several positions. I started with the company as QA and quickly moved to grocery order writer. I trained many successful order writer before being promoted to LC on freight. During this time I trained many employee owners on how to efficiently work freight. I worked closely with management on merchandising product displays. I was then promoted to Variety MIT where I learned auditing, vendor invoicing, wall buy, and retail display set up. In December of 2022 I was promoted to Variety Manager in Billing MT. I have built a rapport with my employees, team members and vendors. I have broken two sales records in my time in Billings and have increased sales by 20%. I enjoy teaching and training our future employee owners so that they too can have a successful Winco career.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Merchandise Manager
Winco Foods
12.2019 - Current
- Responsible for hiring and training new team members.
- Working with Vendors on product placement and display opportunities.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
- Performed regular audits.
- Developed merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profits.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Provide training and guidance to junior staff members on merchandising techniques.
- Recognized by management for exceptional customer service.
- Increased sales by 20% through targeted merchandising plans.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of interpersonal and people skills.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Assisting when needed in a register to help customers.
Meat Cutter
The Butcher Block
10.2008 - 10.2016
- Reduced waste by accurately portioning meat products according to customer specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Continuously sharpened knives and maintained equipment for optimal cutting performance.
- Demonstrated expertise in deboning various types of meats efficiently while maintaining highest levels of precision and quality control.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cascade Public School
Cascade, MT05.2008
Skills
- Team Training and Development
- Inventory Management
- Promotional Planning
- Customer Service
- Merchandising Techniques
- Team Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Quality Control
- Inventory Control
- Adaptability
Timeline
General Merchandise Manager
Winco Foods
12.2019 - Current
Meat Cutter
The Butcher Block
10.2008 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Cascade Public School