John Park
Burke,VA
Summary
Motivated individual with experience in customer service and sales. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Manager
Harris Teeter
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough OSHA compliance inspections and verifications.
- Reduced accident rates through diligent hazard identification and effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Conducted regular safety audits, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective action plans promptly.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Managed over 150 associates daily with a weekly sales volume of greater than $700,000.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Corporate Buyer
Yes! Organic Market
11.2014 - 05.2021
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine suitable type and quantity of company inventory items.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on products.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
Manager
Yes! Organic Market
07.2014 - 05.2021
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
- Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
Education
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VAMontgomery College
Rockville, MDSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Strengths
- Vendor Negotiations
- Interpersonal Ability
- Vendor Relations
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Co-Manager
Harris Teeter
02.2022 - Current
Corporate Buyer
Yes! Organic Market
11.2014 - 05.2021
Manager
Yes! Organic Market
07.2014 - 05.2021
James Madison University
Montgomery College