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Kaitlyn Foder

Lambertville

Summary

Experienced manager with proven track record of leading teams and achieving success. Strong skills in team leadership, planning, and organization developed throughout successful career. Expertise lies in equipping employees to handle daily functions independently and effectively meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor, honed exceptional management abilities and consistently deliver results-driven solutions.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Seafood Department Manager

ShopRite
01.2024 - Current
  • Running of Day to Day in the department, creating production list
  • Placing orders and overseeing production to minimize waste in the department
  • Training New associates to ensure success in their performance in the department
  • Utilizing Axonify as a training tool and making sure that it is being used by team members to its full potential
  • Recycling inventory sections to maintain integrity of overall inventory and ensure an accurate count both in Fresh and frozen departments
  • Evaluating associates, communicating strengths and opportunities for growth, creating plans to reach goals on individual and team levels
  • Creating weekly sales plans to maximize opportunities for sales and gross profit

Seafood Clerk/ Second Person

ShopRite
12.2021 - 12.2023
  • Aid the Manager in the day to day running of the department
  • Attending safety meeting, performing safety walks, and QA self assessment
  • Performing ordering for fresh, frozen and supplies when needed
  • Training of new associates, aiding them to be the best
  • Aiding in inventory practices: Locating items and running negative reports and correcting when needed
  • Performing transfer of inventory to and from the department
  • Creating signage throughout the department to help motivate sales

Seafood Clerk

ShopRite
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Comply with ShopRite’s Purpose, Vision, Mission, Values and Serves Priorities
  • Serving customers, Caring about their needs and helping them eat well and be happy
  • Complete department Opening, closing and production procedures procedures
  • Complying with QA standards
  • Being Knowledgeable of products
  • Packing out products and keeping shelves, cases and freezers full

Office Administration

ELA Outdoor Living
03.2019 - 09.2021
  • Design and implement office policies and procedures bring new structure to the office
  • Kept inventory of all office supplies and ordered new and replacement items as needed
  • Aided in ordering material for job sites to ensure that projects stayed on schedule
  • Analyzed and monitored internal processes
  • Conducted orientation and training for new employees
  • Conducted weekly Payroll submission and was responsible for tracking and submitting PTO

Personal Assistant

Gary Lee and Lewis Matheney of Gary Lee Partners
12.2018 - 04.2019
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Organizing and facilitating events
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
  • Traveling between Chicago, Manhattan and New Jersey to aid in all personal and business matters.

Wine Shop & Tasting Bar Manager

Old York Cellars Winery
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Responsible for the launch of this new pop-up location and all daily procedures
  • Created promotions and displays to draw consumers attention and create a customer basis
  • Increased sales and customer traffic to the degree that we were able to open a permanent store front
  • Prepared for the stores grand opening in the following ways: Implemented new design ideas for the store, Added tapas pairing menu, Added wine flights to the menu, Added a specialty tasting experience

Tasting Room Manager

Old York Cellars Winery
05.2015 - 11.2018
  • Responsible for hiring procedures and scheduling of staff for all locations
  • Effectively communicated and trained staff on policies and procedure
  • Created an employee handbook to aid in training and product knowledge
  • Conducted Orientation for staff to review policies and procedures
  • Initiated a weekend updated regarding weekly specials for staff knowledge
  • Created new events and promotions that aided in increasing revenue from the prior year
  • Responsible for closing out all cash drawers at the end of the night
  • Helped launch the new VIP members club

Inventory & Fulfilment Manager

Old York Cellars Winery
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Responsible for maintaining correct Inventory for both wine and merchandise
  • Checked orders being shipped to customers, winery, outlet locations and Wegman’s were correct and made all necessary transfers in the internal software
  • Entered new wine bottles as they were produced and new merchandise into the software
  • Filled in for the Director of Sales and Outlets on an ongoing basis while they were on leave
  • These Responsibilities included: delivery, maintaining inventory at 13 outlet locations and tracking all sales for the locations
  • Maintained positive relations with Wegman’s representatives and other wholesale accounts
  • Conducted orientation and training for new employees

Management

Old York Cellars Winery
08.2013 - 07.2018

Floor Supervisor

Inn of the Hawke
01.2012 - 08.2015
  • Oversaw the operation of the full restaurant, bar, Inn and staff
  • Educated on menu development & have sufficient knowledge of wine, beer & spirits
  • Go above and beyond guest expectations of their dining experience

Marketing Director

Old York Cellars Winery
03.2014 - 05.2015
  • Managed all four social media platforms for Old York Cellars and its exclusive label/brand What Exit Wines
  • Created a marketing calendar to which the marketing team, tasting room manager and staff adhered to
  • Created Photos of produced and edited photos to create advertising materials

Waitress

Inn of the Hawke
01.2009 - 08.2013
  • Maintain customer service
  • Take order correctly and insure items come from the kitchen as specified
  • Product knowledge

Assistant Front Desk Manager

Bodytech fitness
10.2012 - 07.2013
  • Responsible for scheduling our department
  • Marketing: created flyers and advertisements for upcoming events
  • Presented members with excellent customer service, checked in with all VIP members to make sure the were happy with their experience, tracked all class schedule & member sign-ups to maintain correct class size
  • Closed out the cash drawer and made sure the money was correctly deposited at the end of the night

Waitress

Chicken Dog Diner
09.2006 - 09.2008
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.

Sales Clerk & Phone Operator

Flemington Department Store
11.2004 - 03.2006


  • Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.
  • Scanned merchandise and bagged using appropriate strategies for different items.
  • Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases
  • Kept dressing room clean, Folding and hanging clothing as instructed and restocking sales. floor.
  • Clearly answered phone with a smile. announce calls on the intercom or transfer calls via the correct extension.

Education

AS - Biology

Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, NJ
06.2013

AA - Liberal Arts

Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, NJ
06.2013

Skills

  • Effective Leadership
  • Strong Communication
  • Great Work Ethic
  • Customer Engagement
  • Practical and Patient
  • Computer skills in Microsoft, Adobe Program, CRM and Quickbooks
  • Complex problem solving
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Highly Skilled in all Microsoft Programs
  • Cross-department collaboration
  • Marketing initiatives
  • Regulation compliance
  • Operational efficiency
  • Task delegation and Advanced Task Managment
  • Time management
  • Project planning
  • Performance reporting and Incident management
  • Staff development

Accomplishments

  • Voted a runner up by my peers for overall Outstanding Leadership Award in the Dale Carnegie Management course.
  • Received a "Most Influential" Leadership Award/ Dale Carnegie Pen in one weeks course.
  • Achieved my Associated with Honors in College
  • Was a Hunterdon County Agricultural Ambassador
  • Hunterdon County and NJ State Alternate Dairy Princess.

Interests

  • Knitting and Crocheting
  • Community Cleanup
  • Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Volunteering
  • Horseback Riding
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary experiences through blogs and social media platforms
  • I like trying new recipes and food trends

Timeline

Seafood Department Manager

ShopRite
01.2024 - Current

Seafood Clerk/ Second Person

ShopRite
12.2021 - 12.2023

Seafood Clerk

ShopRite
12.2021 - 09.2022

Office Administration

ELA Outdoor Living
03.2019 - 09.2021

Personal Assistant

Gary Lee and Lewis Matheney of Gary Lee Partners
12.2018 - 04.2019

Inventory & Fulfilment Manager

Old York Cellars Winery
01.2018 - 07.2018

Wine Shop & Tasting Bar Manager

Old York Cellars Winery
11.2017 - 11.2018

Tasting Room Manager

Old York Cellars Winery
05.2015 - 11.2018

Marketing Director

Old York Cellars Winery
03.2014 - 05.2015

Management

Old York Cellars Winery
08.2013 - 07.2018

Assistant Front Desk Manager

Bodytech fitness
10.2012 - 07.2013

Floor Supervisor

Inn of the Hawke
01.2012 - 08.2015

Waitress

Inn of the Hawke
01.2009 - 08.2013

Waitress

Chicken Dog Diner
09.2006 - 09.2008

Sales Clerk & Phone Operator

Flemington Department Store
11.2004 - 03.2006

AS - Biology

Raritan Valley Community College

AA - Liberal Arts

Raritan Valley Community College

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