Kristopher Villaume
Retail Operations & Planning Specialist
Portland,OR
Summary
Experienced retail leader with 10+ years in retail, focused on driving change through system improvements, KPI-driven decision-making, and innovative merchandising. Skilled in aligning operations with brand strategy and executing seamless go-to-market plans.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
New Seasons Market
07.2017 - Current
- Increased EBITDA by $113,000 within three quarters through effective merchandising strategies and strong leadership development, contributing to 23% of overall profitability.
- Improved accuracy and efficiency by implementing a streamlined inventory process across five locations, enhancing labor scheduling by 10% in two quarters.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance across 14 departments.
- Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer experience.
Department Manager
Whole Foods Market
01.2012 - 07.2017
- Managed teams of 45+ across multiple locations, driving operational success and program implementation
- Traveled to new store locations to train department managers on program launches and execution as an interim Associate Category Manager
- Reduced food waste by 10% through program assessment, reform, and enhanced daily inventory practices
Department Lead
Local Choice
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Supported grand opening and managed kitchen equipment operations
- Developed and launched a catering program tailored to local businesses
- Organized and hosted farm-to-table dinners featuring NW Chefs
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Networking/IT
TESST College - Baltimore Campus
Baltimore, MarylandAssociate of Arts - Culinary
Baltimore International College
Baltimore, MarylandSkills
Performance Monitoring
Inventory Management
Operational Efficiency
Project Management
Process Improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Data Analysis
Strategic Communication
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
New Seasons Market
07.2017 - Current
Department Manager
Whole Foods Market
01.2012 - 07.2017
Department Lead
Local Choice
11.2009 - 06.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Networking/IT
TESST College - Baltimore Campus
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Baltimore International College
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