Julie Seguin
Eleva,WI
Summary
Results-driven with experience steering and directing all aspects of operations and projects. Practiced in orchestrating multiple projects with competing priorities involving process improvements, safety initiatives and quality control. Recognized and commended for collaborating with upper management to achieve organizational objectives. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visual Display Leader
Scheels
Eau Claire, WI
03.2011 - Current
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations with our vendors.
- Planned and completed group projects and floor moves, working smoothly with others.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training. Willingness to travel to remote locations for new store development.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes and creating new opportunities.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
Retail Sales Associate
Robbe's Family Market
Strum, WI
09.2006 - 03.2011
- Performed variety of tasks to enhance customer shopping experience, including data entry for inventory pricing and sales promotions.
- Operated cash register to process customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items. Willingness to carry out orders to vehicles and even personally deliver to their residence.
- Operated and cleaned bakery, deli, meat and produce department equipment to prepare products for customers.
Retail Sales, Barista and Catering Associate
Mill Pond Market
Eleva, WI
09.2005 - 09.2006
- Sold equipment and supplies from Entertaining with Ease as well as brought customer following to help jump start the Mill Pond Market business.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales. Set-up and tear down of catering events.
- Purchased inventory, prepared and served recipes/beverage items for individual sales and catering events.
- Performed cashier duties, such as opening and closing cash registers, counting money, balancing drawers, ringing up sales, processing payments and issuing receipts.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations generating sales.
Co-Owner and Catering Manager
Entertaining with Ease
Strum, WI
05.2000 - 09.2005
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Monitored expenses closely to stay within allocated budgets for each project and initiative.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Purchased, operated and cleaned all equipment/supplies as well as prepared food items necessary to run a successful pick-up, delivery, on-site and off-site catering business.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Food Service Director
Eleva-Strum School District
Strum, WI
07.2000 - 05.2003
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Created menus and developed recipes according to customer preferences.
- Maintained accurate records of sales, labor costs, food costs, and waste management data.
- Ensured compliance with local health codes and other applicable regulations.
- Supervised and helped run daily operations of the kitchen and cafeteria.
Recipe Tester and Food Stylist
Reiman Publications
Greendale , WI
07.1996 - 07.2000
- Reviewed, tested and edited reader recipes to verify consistency and quality for magazine publications.
- Kept food testing and styling areas clean, neat, and inspection-ready to comply with corporate guidelines.
- Provided creativity and attention to detail preparing and styling food for photo shoots for food magazine publications
- Managed timelines to test and approve recipes to establish layouts for yearly publication road maps.
- Worked 2 years on-site and 2 years freelance testing and styling food for recipe cookbook publication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Systems And Technology
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI05-1996
High School Diploma -
Eleva Strum School District
Strum, WI05-1992
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Positive and Professional
- Training and Mentoring
- Continuous Improvements
- Volunteering
Affiliations
- Hiking, biking, kayaking, running, gardening, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, crafting, reading and singing
Accomplishments
- 2011, 2013, 2018 and 2020 Scheels E Award for Excellence in Merchandising and Display Leadership
- 2011, 2012 and 2018 Scheels On-Floor Support Award
- 2022 Scheels "Busy Bee" Award (Always on the go and keeping busy)
Certification
- Held certifications and licenses for various positions including: Bartender's license, Food Safety, Master Gardening, CPR, First Aid and Swimming
Volunteer and Community Involvement
- Volunteering at Feed My People, Community Table, Strum Community Trail Clean-up, Scholarship Fundraiser Meals, and Church Fundraisers. Raised funds and/or participated in UHCCF 100K bike rides in MN and TX, Brain Tumor 5K's in MN, various community fundraiser 5K's and EC Marathon Relays. Singing and providing compansionship at area nursing homes.
Timeline
Visual Display Leader
Scheels
03.2011 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Robbe's Family Market
09.2006 - 03.2011
Retail Sales, Barista and Catering Associate
Mill Pond Market
09.2005 - 09.2006
Food Service Director
Eleva-Strum School District
07.2000 - 05.2003
Co-Owner and Catering Manager
Entertaining with Ease
05.2000 - 09.2005
Recipe Tester and Food Stylist
Reiman Publications
07.1996 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Food Systems And Technology
University of Wisconsin - Stout
High School Diploma -
Eleva Strum School District