Jason Rodgers
Chico,CA
Summary
I am knowledgeable Produce Manager with 15 years of experience in retail, and almost 10 years of management experience. I am committed to accurately preparing all produce and ensuring proper rotation of all products. Adept at managing inventory control and maintaining proper stock. I have ane expertise of all organic, local and commercial produce products, Promote culture of efficiency, service and productivity to help team members meet and exceed business targets. I am focused on boosting customer satisfaction and grabbing interest with high-quality, organized and attractive goods, and I am a driven leader with good conflict management and organizational skills to increase efficiency, sales and profit
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary
Law firm Content
Corning, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
- Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
- Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
- Sorted mail and distributed it to appropriate personnel or departments within the organization.
- Created agendas and took minutes during meetings; distributed notes in a timely manner afterwards.
- Developed an efficient document tracking system which allowed quick access to all necessary paperwork.
- Managed calendar reminders for upcoming deadlines or events associated with the office.
- Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
Caregiver
home health
Corning, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
Produce Manager
Savemart Supermarkets
Chico, CA
06.2006 - 12.2021
- I've been merchandising for the last 15 years
- Developed and implemented systems to optimize inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels of produce.
- Monitored and maintained quality standards for all produce items, ensuring freshness and safety compliance.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends in customer purchasing habits, optimizing product selection accordingly.
- Supervised staff members in the produce department, delegating tasks and training new employees.
- Evaluated vendor performance to ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing of products.
- Performed regular audits of perishables to guarantee shelf life and reduce spoilage costs.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper merchandising of produce items throughout store locations.
- Created promotional displays for seasonal or special occasions, increasing sales volume through marketing efforts.
- Maintained records of purchases, storage temperatures, deliveries, invoices., for accuracy in financial reporting.
- Assisted customers by providing advice on nutrition value or recipes featuring particular items from the produce department.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly while maintaining a positive attitude towards customers.
- Conducted weekly inventories to track shrinkage losses due to expiration dates or mishandling by staff.
- Built relationships with vendors through frequent communication regarding orders and shipments.
- Ensured compliance with health codes pertaining to sanitation practices within the produce department.
- Organized weekly meetings with team members to discuss goals and objectives related to job performance.
- Reviewed daily sales reports identifying areas where sales are low so corrective action can be taken quickly.
- Implemented strategies for reducing waste such as composting or donating unsellable items.
- Received produce deliveries and unloaded produce.
- Trained and coached new team members.
- Participated in quarterly inventory counts and conducted inventories.
- Maximized profit by coordinating efficient team workflows, minimizing waste and controlling shrinkage.
- Coordinated efficient restocking of grocery merchandise to meet customer needs and promote consistent sales.
- Replenished, rotated and culled displays several times daily.
- Assisted customers with produce questions and special orders.
- Maintained comprehensive compliance with workplace and food safety standards to protect staff and customers.
- Trimmed, washed and bundled produce.
- Maintained department equipment and advised general manager of equipment repair needs.
- Planned attractive displays, replenishing purchased items to maintain eye-catching appearance.
- 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.
- Drove consistent grocery sales with effective merchandising and promotions implementation.
- Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals while maintaining competitive pricing profile.
- Facilitated effective communication between customers and associates to encourage positive, team-based atmosphere.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Human Biology
California State University - Chico
Chico, CASkills
- Display Creation
- Knowledge of All Produce
- Budget Adherence
- Resource Allocation
- Inventory Replenishment
- Purchasing Functions
- Resource Management
- Personal Service
- Customer Service
- Quality Control Analysis
- Purchasing and Planning
- Product Merchandising
- Administration and Management
- Produce Trimming
- Department Leadership
- Budget Development
- Inventory Counting
- Retail Inventory Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Display Replenishment
- Training new employees
- Trained on multiple ordering systems, including auto-ordering
- Retail Management Background
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Secretary
Law firm Content
01.2022 - Current
Caregiver
home health
01.2022 - Current
Produce Manager
Savemart Supermarkets
06.2006 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Human Biology
California State University - Chico