John Downing
Pleasant Hill,CA
Summary
Experienced Team Member bringing outstanding performance working with others to meet common goals. Familiar with project management and workflow optimization. Eager to bring knowledge to support business and customer needs.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
10.2020 - Current
- Received direct deliveries from Whole Foods Distribution Center.
- Recorded all Temperature/Food Safety Logs daily.
- Maintained, input and recorded bill of ladings for all incoming and outgoing vendors.
- Ordered and oversaw all store inventory supplies.
- Trained new employees by demonstrating tasks and coaching during daily activities.
General Manager
Cooks Company Produce Co. Inc.
05.1995 - 05.2020
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability year after year.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Managed scheduling for 80 employees to ensure optimal productivity.
Produce Department Manager
Safeway Stores Inc.
01.1985 - 05.1995
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Purchased produce following guidelines of marketing plan and increased sales by 10%.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Assisted customers with produce questions.
Education
Associate of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.1988
Skills
- Quality Standards
- Material Staging
- Corrective Actions
- Facility Cleaning
- Safe Work Practices
- Set Organizational Policies
- Communication
- Equipment Maintenance
Certification
- FAA Certified Aircraft Mechanics - 05/1998
Timeline
Assistant Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
10.2020 - Current
General Manager
Cooks Company Produce Co. Inc.
05.1995 - 05.2020
Produce Department Manager
Safeway Stores Inc.
01.1985 - 05.1995
Associate of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
City College of San Francisco
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