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Jeff Blankenship

Moulton,AL

Summary

Customer-oriented supervisor with several years of hands-on experience overseeing employee performance and offering knowledgeable guidance and support. Expert in industry best practices and principles of employee management. Blends superb time management and organizational skills to drive group success.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Representative

Gulf Distributing
Tanner, AL
12.2024 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key clients to ensure repeat business.
  • Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.
  • Reset store displays for special events and seasonal merchandise changes.
  • Replenished and arranged items to maintain appearance.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Store Manager

Star Supermarket
Huntsville , AL
07.2002 - 12.2024
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Built relationships with key customers and stakeholders to grow business networks and locate new opportunities.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
  • Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.

Co Manager

Winn Dixie Supermarket
North Aalabama, AL
01.1996 - 08.2001
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Responsible for training and supervising staff, delegating tasks, and resolving customer complaints.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
  • Monitored daily operations to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Managed day-to-day activities such as scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, and evaluating progress.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards throughout the store by delegating duties among staff members.
  • Resolved customer disputes in a professional manner while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Produce Manager

Winn Dixie Supermarket
Madison, AL
07.1994 - 07.1996
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals while maintaining competitive pricing profile.
  • Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
  • Provided clear, attractive and consistent signage.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper merchandising of produce items throughout store locations.
  • Received produce deliveries and unloaded produce.
  • Replenished, rotated and culled displays several times daily.
  • Developed and implemented systems to optimize inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels of produce.
  • Trained and coached new team members.

Assistant Manager

Winn Dixie Supermarket
Moulton, AL
01.1992 - 01.1995
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Dairy Manager

Winn Dixie Supermarket
Moulton, AL
01.1986 - 01.1992
  • Monitored the quality of milk produced to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
  • Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and serviced on schedule.
  • Pulled out of date products from shelves and cases, disposing of items in proper bins.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Pricing Coordinator

Winn Dixie Supermarket
Moulton, AL
01.1984 - 01.1986
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Monitored competitors' activities to stay ahead in the market.

Produce Clerk

Winn Dixie Supermarket
Moulton, AL
01.1982 - 01.1984
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
  • Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Cleaned work areas throughout shift to maintain sanitation standards.
  • Organized displays of fresh fruits and vegetables in the store.
  • Checked prices and located products for customers.

Education

Lawrence County High School
Moulton, AL
05-1990

Skills

  • Promotional planning
  • Personnel development
  • Operational budgeting
  • Hourly shift management
  • Store operations oversight
  • Marketing and promotions

Certification

  • Serve Safe Certification

Affiliations

Certified Drone Pilot

Love being outside

Working in my garden

Timeline

Sales Representative

Gulf Distributing
12.2024 - Current

Store Manager

Star Supermarket
07.2002 - 12.2024

Co Manager

Winn Dixie Supermarket
01.1996 - 08.2001

Produce Manager

Winn Dixie Supermarket
07.1994 - 07.1996

Assistant Manager

Winn Dixie Supermarket
01.1992 - 01.1995

Dairy Manager

Winn Dixie Supermarket
01.1986 - 01.1992

Pricing Coordinator

Winn Dixie Supermarket
01.1984 - 01.1986

Produce Clerk

Winn Dixie Supermarket
01.1982 - 01.1984

Lawrence County High School

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