Hi, I’m
Justin Neal-Hall
Professional Butcher
Sykesville,MD
Summary
Attentive and enthusiastic Meat Department Manager with background in training, team leadership and schedule coordination. Knowledgeable about retail operations and all areas of meat department, including proper equipment use, cleaning standards and maintaining food safety. Innovative and goal-oriented Management professional committed to Area of expertise. Dedicated team player skilled at mediation and conflict resolution. Drives company growth through Action.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications
Work History
Bjs Wholesales ClubColumbia , MD
Meat Manager
12.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Reduced waste costs by implementing effective inventory management and rotation systems.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Monitored supplier performance to guarantee timely deliveries and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
Clark's MarketSnowmass Village
Meat Manager
12.2021 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Ran the entire department by myself day in, day out for 3+months
- Ensuring all operations went smoothly
- Track sales report and order products to meet customer requirements and increase profits
- Minimize out-of-stock and overstock to ensure fresh merchandise
- Schedule meat associates, engage in specialized skills training, and delegate work to use talents and abilities to increase profits
- Execute localized merchandising plans and follow company plans to ensure meat department achieves profits
- Manage and track inventory records to estimate gross monthly profits as per company guidelines
- Receive and unload incoming shipments and price product to ensure product quality, protection and rotation in cases and cooler
- Control department expenses by enhancing operations, meet budgeted goals and control shrinkage and spoilage
- Welcome and receive orders from customers
- Determine Meat Department areas for improvement and institute changes to address concerns
- Manage department records on associate performance, discipline and sales plans
- Handle staff duty like trimming and cutting.
COST.U.LESSHilo
Meat Manager
01.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Track sales report and order products to meet customer requirements and increase profits
- Minimize out-of-stock and overstock to ensure fresh merchandise
- Schedule meat associates, engage in specialized skills training, and delegate work to use talents and abilities to increase profits
- Execute localized merchandising plans and follow company plans to ensure meat department achieves profits
- Manage and track inventory records to estimate gross monthly profits as per company guidelines
- Receive and unload incoming shipments and price product to ensure product quality, protection and rotation in cases and cooler
- Control department expenses by enhancing operations, meet budgeted goals and control shrinkage and spoilage
- Welcome and receive orders from customers
- Determine Meat Department areas for improvement and institute changes to address concerns
- Manage department records on associate performance, discipline and sales plans
- Handle staff duty like trimming and cutting.
Whole Foods MarketFort Collins
Meat Manager/Meat Specialist
06.2018 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Holds , Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service
- Makes hiring and separation decisions in partnership with Store Leadership
- Accountable for monitoring and achieving sales, purchasing, and labor targets
- Projects annual sales and expenses and prepares operating budget
- Manages ordering and inventory to achieve targeted contribution to profit margin
- Establishes and maintains collaborative and productive working relationship with departmental and store leadership
- Establishes and maintains positive and productive vendor relationships
- Sustains exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends
- Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution
- Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale
- Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions
- Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover
- Communicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards
- Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations
- Consistently communicates and models vision and goals
SafewayFrisco
Meat Manager
01.2017 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Track sales report and order products to meet customer requirements and increase profits
- Minimize out-of-stock and overstock to ensure fresh merchandise
- Schedule meat associates, engage in specialized skills training, and delegate work to use talents and abilities to increase profits
- Execute localized merchandising plans and follow company plans to ensure meat department achieves profits
- Manage and track inventory records to estimate gross monthly profits as per company guidelines
- Receive and unload incoming shipments and price product to ensure product quality, protection and rotation in cases and cooler
- Control department expenses by enhancing operations, meet budgeted goals and control shrinkage and spoilage
- Welcome and receive orders from customers
- Determine Meat Department areas for improvement and institute changes to address concerns
- Manage department records on associate performance, discipline and sales plans
- Handle staff duty like trimming and cutting.
Sprouts Farmers MarketsGreeley
Meat Cutter/Butcher
10.2014 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Sharpen and adjust cutting equipment
- Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery
- Cut, bone, or grind pieces of meat
- Weigh, wrap, and display cuts of meat
- Specify customer's special orders
- Store meats in refrigerators or freezers at the required temperature
- Keep inventory of meat sales and order meat supplies
- Clean equipment and work areas to maintain health and sanitation standards.
Education
Carroll Community CollegeWestminster, MD
College Degree from Humanities and Communications Studies-business management-journalism
08.2019 - Current
High school diploma or GED
Skills
Management-Leadership-sales-communication (10 years)Food IndustryManagementCookingFood SafetyFood PreparationLeadershipFood HandlingKitchen ExperienceFood ServiceMerchandisingCleaning ExperienceFood ProductionRetail SalesComputer SkillsManagement ExperienceMeat CuttingInventory ControlHeavy LiftingPOSMicrosoft WordLoad & UnloadShift ManagementPurchasingSupply chainAnalysis skillsBudgetingMicrosoft OfficePricingProfit & LossNegotiationSAPFreight ExperienceForecastingBusiness DevelopmentStrategic planningMicrosoft PowerpointFinancial report writingAccount management
Ordering Supplies
Ordering Supplies
Scheduling Staff
Merchandising Strategies
Meat Cutting
Sanitation Procedures
Inventory ordering
Budget Administration
Loss prevention strategies
Sanitation Standards
Pricing understanding
Cross-Department Collaboration
Employee Development
Employee Scheduling
Staff Leadership
Schedule Coordination
Cutting techniques
Pricing strategy
Supply Ordering
Temperature Monitoring
Schedule Management
Budget Management
Business Development
Business Administration
Human Resources Management
Cost Control
Emergency Response
Fiscal Management
Brand Management
Revenue Forecasting
Customer Service
Staff Management
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Excellent Communication
Problem-Solving
Professional and Courteous
Written Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Contract Negotiation
Idea Development and Brainstorming
Lead Generation
Interpersonal Skills
Employee Coaching and Mentoring
Team building
Needs Assessment
Financial Management
Team Leadership
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Administration and Reporting
Hiring and Training
Customer Relationship Management
Task Prioritization
Work Planning and Prioritization
Professionalism
Documentation And Reporting
Performance Tracking and Evaluation
Problem-solving abilities
Goal Setting
Performance reviewing
Onboarding and Orientation
Strategic Planning
Analytical Skills
Active Listening
Adaptability and Flexibility
Good Judgment
Time management abilities
Continuous Improvement
Business Planning
Reliability
Relationship Building
Analytical Thinking
Organizational Skills
Schedule oversight
Self Motivation
Interpersonal Relations
Problem Resolution
Performance Evaluations
Professional Demeanor
Staff Training
Positive Attitude
Task Delegation
Staff Development
Business Analysis and Reporting
Scheduling and Coordinating
Preventive Maintenance
Shift Scheduling
Multitasking
Time Management
Websites
Certification
meat cutter/food handler, 07/01/12, Present
Additional Information
CPR Certified, 2021 manager of the month, Best margins in the company, managing cost v.s sales, Outstanding customer service and communications, 2018-2022 reaching all sales goals
Assessments
- General manager (hospitality), Proficient, 08/01/20, Solving group scheduling problems and reading and interpreting P&L statements
- Food safety, Proficient, 09/01/21, Knowledge of proper food and equipment handling safety measures
- Sales skills, Proficient, 09/01/21, Influencing and negotiating with customers
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 09/01/21, Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions
Timeline
Meat Manager
Bjs Wholesales Club
12.2023 - Current
Meat Manager
COST.U.LESS
01.2023 - 08.2023
Meat Manager
Clark's Market
12.2021 - 12.2023
Carroll Community College
College Degree from Humanities and Communications Studies-business management-journalism
08.2019 - Current
Meat Manager/Meat Specialist
Whole Foods Market
06.2018 - 12.2021
Meat Manager
Safeway
01.2017 - 10.2019
Meat Cutter/Butcher
Sprouts Farmers Markets
10.2014 - 12.2016
High school diploma or GED