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Joshua Parker

Portland,OR

Summary

Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired business objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Advantage Solutions

Operations Director - Fred Meyer
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Maximized division performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations over 132 stores, 8 Districts and 4 states.
  • Maintain 95% execution rate per week.
  • Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
  • Monthly financial forecasting and budget management.

Advantage Solutions

Account Manager - Fred Meyer
04.2020 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Lead teams in 132 stores across 4 states in merchandising execution and project management.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain execution targets.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Advantage Solutions

Private Brands Manager - Fred Meyer
11.2018 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Grew commodity sales, retail and Private brand penetration annually.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Developed strategic plans for event marketing, sales displays and overall brand promotion.
  • Conducted period and quarterly business reviews.
  • Implemented new programs to help drive incremental sales while promoting new items

DPI Specialty Foods Inc.

Sales Representative
05.2017 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Engage in product sales and additional promotional sales through service visits at customer sites.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions

Fred Meyer

Grocery Manager
03.2014 - 04.2017

Job overview

  • Lead store operations for the entire location.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Coach, teach, and train new sales associates in the grocery department.
  • Manage operations in all service departments. Including produce, bakery, deli, meat and seafood.

Education

Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR

Associate of Arts from Sociology, Business
2005

University Overview

Skills

  • Business/Account Management
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Promotion Development
  • Organic Growth
  • Operations/Data Analysis
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Budget Management
  • Customer Satisfaction

Timeline

Operations Director - Fred Meyer
Advantage Solutions
01.2022 - Current
Account Manager - Fred Meyer
Advantage Solutions
04.2020 - 01.2022
Private Brands Manager - Fred Meyer
Advantage Solutions
11.2018 - 04.2020
Sales Representative
DPI Specialty Foods Inc.
05.2017 - 11.2018
Grocery Manager
Fred Meyer
03.2014 - 04.2017
Clackamas Community College
Associate of Arts from Sociology, Business

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