Joseph McInnis
Tacoma,WA
Summary
I am passionate about supplying my community with the freshest, most beautiful produce every day. I buy from the trusted farms with which I have developed relationships over the last 20 years. I believe in what I'm doing, and I give 100% every day. I have developed strong bonds with both the farmers and my valued customers, and I look forward to continuing those relationships at my new place of employment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Manager
Marlene's Market & Deli
Tacoma, WA
08.2004 - Current
- Planned attractive displays, replenishing purchased items to maintain eye-catching appearance.
- Ensured compliance with health codes pertaining to sanitation practices within the produce department.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Implemented strategies for reducing waste such as composting or donating unsellable items.
- Trimmed, washed, and bundled produce.
- Established relationships with local farmers and suppliers to secure high-quality organic fruits and vegetables at reasonable prices.
- Received produce deliveries and unloaded produce.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Replenished, rotated and culled displays several times daily.
- Monitored and maintained quality standards for all produce items, ensuring freshness and safety compliance.
- Built relationships with vendors through frequent communication regarding orders and shipments.
- Provided clear, attractive and consistent signage.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
- Maintained records of purchases, storage temperatures, deliveries, and invoices for accuracy in financial reporting.
- Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals while maintaining competitive pricing profile.
- Assisted customers with produce questions and special orders.
- Trained and coached new team members.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Issaquah High
Issaquah, WA09-1977
Skills
- Visual Merchandising Skills
- Customer service
- Vendor relations
- Ordering procedures
- Purchasing and planning
- Department supervision
Timeline
Produce Manager
Marlene's Market & Deli
08.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
Issaquah High
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