Karen Breault
Parker
Summary
Dynamic Store Team Leader with a proven track record at Whole Foods Market, excelling in driving sales and enhancing customer satisfaction. Strong leadership and coaching abilities foster a collaborative team environment. Expert in store operations and adaptive problem-solving, consistently achieving goals while maintaining a superior work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other Store Team Leaders to share best practices and improve overall store performance.
- Adapted quickly to changing business conditions by adjusting staffing levels or altering operational priorities as needed to maintain productivity levels.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Led a team of employees to achieve store sales targets and goals consistently.
- Implemented effective merchandising strategies for better product visibility and increased sales.
- Fostered a positive work culture that emphasized teamwork, communication, and mutual respect among staff members.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within the store, seeking opportunities for streamlining processes and enhancing overall efficiency levels.
Associate Store Team Leader
Whole Food Market
04.2019 - 09.2023
- Maintained guest-friendly environment to drive sales, repeat business and service.
- Interviewed, trained and coached several team members to achieve company and store goals.
- Organized regular team meetings for effective communication of goals, expectations, updates, addressing concerns.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, all policies and security standards.
- Monitored store expenses to ensure budgetary compliance and financial success.
Team Leader
Whole Food Market
10.2012 - 04.2019
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Enhanced bakery team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and schedules.
- Trained new team members on bakery operations, ensuring adherence to company standards and procedures.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI01-1996
Skills
- Strong leader
- Store operations
- Coaching and mentoring
- Recruitment and hiring
- Teamwork,collaboration & engagement
- Adaptive & creative
- Great communicator
- Self motivated
- Superior work ethic
- Goal setting and achievement
Accomplishments
- Stagen foundational leadership course
- Cultivate Mentor Advocate for Colorado
- Top third in operational area in all metrics
Timeline
Store Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
09.2023 - Current
Associate Store Team Leader
Whole Food Market
04.2019 - 09.2023
Team Leader
Whole Food Market
10.2012 - 04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University