Proactive problem solver, excellent time management, and proven abilities to manage store operations, including product management, processing online sales, handling enquiries/complaint, and team building.
Strong understanding of customer service principles.
Individual with proven ability to lead, supervise, and direct.
Experienced in driving sales in a high volume grocery retail environment.
Result-oriented individual with ability to prioritize simultaneous responsibilities within time limits.
Passion for people and culture
Highly organized, efficient and energetic
Coaching skills, ability to coach and develop others.
Bi-lingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Perishable Leader SA5
H-E-B Grocery
09.2022 - Current
Oversee ASP Pilots; Fresh Slice Ecommerce, Deli Raw PPE, Fresh SRS Variable Weight Packaging, PASS in Produce,Produce Inventory Excellence, Deli Hot Planner Tool, Fresh Markdowns.
Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies in shrink and inventory levels.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Championed change initiatives, successfully navigating teams through periods of transition while maintaining morale and engagement levels.
Increased team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing effective strategies.
Perishable Leader SA3
H-E-B Grocery
11.2021 - 09.2022
Increased team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing effective merchandising strategies.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation and food safety.
Established merchandising plans and created displays to drive sales.
Monitored Inventory levels for all fresh departments.
Operations Leader SA47
H-E-B Grocery
09.2020 - 11.2021
Led cross-functional team at South Flores Market to successfully execute our goals per department.
Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements within our perishable departments.
Developed innovative solutions to complex logistical challenges, enhancing overall efficiency in the workplace.
Empowered partners to take ownership over their respective work areas by fostering a collaborative environment built upon trust, open communication, and mutual respect.
Optimized inventory management processes for accurate tracking, forecasting, and replenishment of stock levels.
Overall facility and overall safe work environment.
Enhanced team productivity with effective communication, collaboration, and training initiatives.
School of Retail Leadership
H-E-B Grocery
01.2020 - 09.2020
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
eStore Leader
H-E-B Grocery Store
06.2018 - 01.2020
Curbside SORM In Store Trainer
Responsible for the total operation of an eCommerce Curbside department
Maintain a high level of customer service
Constantly making independent decisions on employment-related and business decisions; effectively recommend such decisions including but not limited to product and department related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding or otherwise engage in resolving Partner-related matters
Communicating feedback and potential solutions around current process and opportunities in department, including technology, to Regional or Corporate Leadership
Reviews and analyzes financial store reports to formulate strategies to grow the business
Store Coverage Lead
H-E-B Grocery Store
03.2017 - 06.2018
Provide great customer service
Improve moral through out the store with partners who weren't meeting expectations
Ability to adapt to change and lead through change management
Hospitality Coordinator, ensure partners recognize hospitality everyday and connect with customers
BPM and United Way Coordinator, educating and impacting partners in dedication to making a difference
Store Events Coordinator, provide vision and direction to others to meet common goal
General Merchandise Lead
H-E-B Grocery Store
05.2015 - 03.2017
Fulfilled all supervisory duties when Department Manager was on vacation
Engaged in sales, merchandising, and inventory control
Utilized workload planning and constructed weekly schedules to serve business needs
Cosmetics Representative
H-E-B Grocery Store
02.2014 - 11.2014
Providing a well stocked and maintained department while giving superior customer service
Maintained solid product knowledge
Maintained an awareness on all promotions and advertisements
Communicated customer request to store management
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Ticketbud
09.2012 - 05.2014
Helped company with new launch of website (Pricing models, website, event layout)
Developed communications and advertising strategies
Management of social media accounts
(Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest)
Marketed Ticketbud services to facilitate new and potential clients
Checker
H-E-B Grocery Store
07.2010 - 02.2014
Processes transactions of goods and services while providing excellent customer service
Perform daily use of mathematic skills
Cash Controller
H-E-B Grocery Store
05.2007 - 07.2010
Responsible for accurate and efficient operations of the store's Business Center and Cash Control office
Prepare and verify checks
Maintain all store accounting functions
Business Center Representative
H-E-B Grocery Store
06.2006 - 05.2007
Responsible for following services compliances and HEB MSB guidelines
Maintain and kept accurate till
Responsible for being accurate with the customer's bills and money transfers
Great customer service skills and listening skills
Customer Service Assistant
H-E-B Grocery Store
06.2003 - 05.2005
Responsible for packing and assisting customers in transporting and unloading their merchandise from store to their vehicle while providing superior customer service
Maintain a high level of productivity
Education
Bachelor of Business - Marketing
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Skills
Microsoft Office - Word
Microsoft Office - Excel
Microsoft Office - PowerPoint
Microsoft Office - Access
Conflict resolution
Strategic planning
Motivating teams
Process improvement
Goal oriented
Activities
H-E-B Scholarship, Fall 2010
Junior Achievement, Volunteer, Fall 2010
H-E-B Career Action Program, Fall 2010
Secondary Marketing Research Certificate, University of Texas at San Antonio, Fall 2011