Jennifer Haugtvedt
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Accomplished manager with a focus on optimizing inventory control and driving sales strategies. Recognized for strong collaboration skills, ensuring departmental goals are consistently met while fostering an environment of effective communication and continuous improvement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
Work History
GM/HBC Department manager
Safeway
Lakewood, Washington
09.2007 - Current
- Implemented inventory control measures to optimize stock levels.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to meet store demand.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and sales.
- Handled shift overstock, restocking, and inventory control.
- Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.
- Kept department on-target to meet sales and profit objectives by minimizing waste and pursuing revenue generation opportunities.
- Executed targeted merchandising and promotional plans to meet department sales goals.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
GM/HBC Department manager
Safeway
University Place, Washington
Education
Clover Park High School
Lakewood, WASkills
- Inventory management
- Merchandising strategies
- Employee training
- Sales optimization
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Action plan development
- Loss prevention
Timeline
GM/HBC Department manager
Safeway
09.2007 - Current
GM/HBC Department manager
Safeway
Clover Park High School