Kenneth Wolf

• Assisted in daily store operations and ensured smooth workflow.
• Helped train new staff on customer service protocols and store policies.
• Maintained visual merchandising standards to enhance product presentation.
• Supported inventory management by organizing stock and conducting counts.
• Engaged with customers to address inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Checked monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision-making.
• Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
• Helped in the training of three current GMs in our region. (operational areas)

• Influence the team to achieve superior results in sales, margin, and profitability, including 25% EBITA in 2024.
• Responsible for positive results in NPS, Boss, and SDISP. Ranked 5th in the regional metrics scorecard.
• Managed inventory levels and conducted regular stock assessments for accuracy.
• Collaborated with department managers to enhance merchandise displays and promotions.

• Gurnee, three different occasions (ETL logistics, RECO, ETL front end); Racine, WI; Kenosha, WI. ETL logistics, Palatine ETL logistics, and ETL softlines, Vernon Hills RECO, Mundelein Super Target fixture/planogram coordinator, new store opening.
• Most improved backroom statistics in the first six months with the company.
• Remodel coordinator (RECO) for three stores in the market.
• Sent to five different stores with operational opportunities to get corrected.
• Front End ETL, responsible for Red Card results, took over in May when store was below 20% YTD and at years end to 98%
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• New store opening- responsible for store fixtures, plano-grams, and set up. Worked with construction team to coordinate the set up.

Managed 20 route salesmen, driving performance and productivity across the team.

• Supervised warehousing, shipping, receiving, and administrative operations to enhance efficiency.
• Facilitated sales meetings and provided field support to empower the sales team.
• Developed and administered district budget; maintained P&L responsibility to achieve financial targets.
• Cultivated relationships with key customers including Super K, Sunset Foods, and Piggly Wiggly.
• Achieved Top 5 ranking among district sales managers in seasonal merchandising display contest.
• Increased weekly route sales volume from $2,800 to $9,000 through strategic marketing efforts.

Consulted with store managers on needs and forecasts, optimizing order placement and display setups.

AGM Merrionette Park, Drug Store Manager, Joliet, Head Clerk, North Riverside, Countryside, and Western Springs, Ill. Remodel coordinator for Western Springs, North Riverside, and Joliet..

- Held merchandising and P&L responsibility for OTC pharmacy products, general merchandise, liquor, cameras/electronics, and health and beauty products.

- Increases sales of liquor alone by 160% YTD. 1994-1995 (Joliet)

- Remodeled the first full Fresh store for Dominick's (North Riverside)