John Holmes
Grafton
Summary
Aspiring Finance and Accounting Professional eager to grow, with extensive experience in operations management, financial data analysis, and team leadership. Skilled in optimizing budgets, analyzing revenue trends, and streamlining processes to drive business performance. Passionate about leveraging analytical expertise and leadership skills to contribute to a dynamic finance and accounting team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Manager
Kroger
Glendale
07.2019 - 07.2025
- Analyzed sales forecast to project labor usage and revenue using demographics, sales trends, and other factors.
- Managed financial expenses and budgets to maintain %+/- of contribution margin and EBITDA
- Trained and supervised associates on customer service excellence, sales-pitching, new and existing policies, and company expectations.
- Adhered to store merchandising standards in support of appropriate inventory levels and backroom organization.
- Scheduled coverage during peak traffic periods, fostering positive customer experiences.
Assistant Department Manager
Kroger
Milwaukee
12.2016 - 07.2019
Apprentice Meat Cutter
Kroger
Milwaukee
05.2013 - 12.2016
Dispatch Security Officer
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato
09.2012 - 05.2013
Utility Clerk
Moore Oil Company
Milwaukee
04.2012 - 08.2012
Education
MBA -
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZBBA -
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Financial Data Analysis
- Budget Management
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office Programs
- Team Leadership
- Sales Forecasting
- Operations Management
Certification
- Financial Markets, Yale University
- Financial Accounting, University of Pennsylvania
- Payroll and Tax Fundamentals, ADP Inc.
- Workday Series Expert, Workday Education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Department Manager
Kroger
07.2019 - 07.2025
Assistant Department Manager
Kroger
12.2016 - 07.2019
Apprentice Meat Cutter
Kroger
05.2013 - 12.2016
Dispatch Security Officer
Minnesota State University, Mankato
09.2012 - 05.2013
Utility Clerk
Moore Oil Company
04.2012 - 08.2012
MBA -
University of Arizona
BBA -
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee