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LEEANN BENNETT

STRASBURG

Summary

Dynamic Reset Manager at Albertsons Companies with a proven track record in project management and team leadership. Expert in budget control and strategic planning, successfully enhancing store presentation and sales. Recognized for fostering strong vendor relationships and mentoring teams to achieve operational excellence and improve performance metrics.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Reset Manager

Albertsons Companies
02.2018 - Current
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Coordinate with sales teams to develop effective department layouts enhancing store presentation and sales.
  • Order necessary equipment for resets, maintaining project continuity and efficiency.
  • Controlled costs to keep department operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Manage budgets for remodels, projects and workload, ensuring cost-effective execution while meeting divisional and vendor objectives and timelines.
  • Foster vendor partnerships to streamline scheduling, ensuring timely project completion and improved coordination across teams.

Division Program Coordinator

RMSI for Albertsons Companies
03.2016 - 02.2018
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Led training sessions for staff fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.

Schematic Coordinator/Analyst

Safeway Inc
02.2015 - 03.2016
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Communicated with corporate, stores, vendors and Sales Managers new/discontinued items and categories for refresh/reset to optimize sales and speed to shelf of new items.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Schedule vendor resets for categories needing refreshed/updated based on timing and labor available.
  • Wrote schematics for each section/store with new items added to optimize sales and movement of all items.

Assistant Space Planning Manager

Safeway Inc
05.2013 - 02.2015
  • Coordinated closely with operations teams to ensure seamless integration between project planning stages and actual implementation activities.
  • Evaluated project performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Mentored and supported department employees to create strong workplace culture.
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing effective communication strategies.

Non-Perishable Merchandiser

Safeway Inc
05.2011 - 05.2013
  • Worked with store management on merchandising of store for ads, sales and shrink in GM, Dairy, Frozen, Liquor and Grocery using corporate plans as a guide.
  • Trained store manag3ement team on merchandising flex/seasonal space for sales and profit.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.

Space Planning Supervisor

Safeway Inc
01.2005 - 05.2011
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of expectations and progress updates.
  • Maintained store mapping process for the division, reflecting changes and keeping all maps current.
  • Established a culture of accountability within the team by setting clear expectations and monitoring performance metrics closely.
  • Managed all vendors/third parties for store remodels optimizing labor force for project success.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ
05-1995

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Event timeline management
  • Staffing coordination
  • Budget control

Timeline

Reset Manager

Albertsons Companies
02.2018 - Current

Division Program Coordinator

RMSI for Albertsons Companies
03.2016 - 02.2018

Schematic Coordinator/Analyst

Safeway Inc
02.2015 - 03.2016

Assistant Space Planning Manager

Safeway Inc
05.2013 - 02.2015

Non-Perishable Merchandiser

Safeway Inc
05.2011 - 05.2013

Space Planning Supervisor

Safeway Inc
01.2005 - 05.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
LEEANN BENNETT