Karim Fares
Belleville,NJ
Summary
Accomplished leader at LoCurcio Family Markets, adept in transforming store operations through strategic merchandising and inventory control, enhancing customer satisfaction and store efficiency. Leveraged team building and leadership to mentor staff, fostering a culture of excellence and achieving significant improvements in operational performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perishable Assistant Store Manager
LoCurcio Family Markets
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
- Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
Perishable Assistant Store Manager
LoCurcio Family Markets
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
- Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
Floating Assistant Store Manager
LoCurcio Family Markets
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Non-Perishable Assistant Store Manager
LoCurcio Family Markets
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
- Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
Grocery Manager
LoCurcio Family Markets
05.2014 - 06.2019
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Enhanced store presentation through regular merchandising updates and innovative display techniques.
- Coordinated with other departments for smooth cross-functional collaboration, enhancing overall store performance.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Engaged customers and provided very high level of service and support, helping find desired products and items.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Performed key tasks to promote inviting grocery store appearance.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement within the team.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient inventory management and product rotation systems.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, products, and innovations to better serve customers'' needs.
HABA/Non-Foods Manager
LoCurcio Family Markets
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Conducted market research to identify customer needs and adjusted product offerings accordingly, increasing customer satisfaction.
Education
North Bergen High School
North Bergen06-1991
Skills
- Customer service
- Retail operations
- Strategic merchandising
- Inventory control
- Vendor management
- Store organization
- Time management
- Team building and leadership
- Store opening and closing
- Staff supervision
- Store operations
- Stock management
- Team management
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Forklift Certification
- ServSafe Certificaton
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Perishable Assistant Store Manager
LoCurcio Family Markets
07.2024 - Current
Perishable Assistant Store Manager
LoCurcio Family Markets
02.2023 - 07.2024
Floating Assistant Store Manager
LoCurcio Family Markets
06.2022 - 02.2023
Non-Perishable Assistant Store Manager
LoCurcio Family Markets
06.2019 - 06.2022
Grocery Manager
LoCurcio Family Markets
05.2014 - 06.2019
HABA/Non-Foods Manager
LoCurcio Family Markets
11.2013 - 05.2014
North Bergen High School
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