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Overview
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Leon Shaw

Northumberland,PA

Summary

Driven professional with excellent customer service, leadership and sales abilities. Extensive experience in retail environments and well-versed in meat types, cuts and processing.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Meat Department Manager

Weis Markets Inc
Sunbury, PA
12.2011 - Current
  • Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
  • Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
  • Completed inventory counts, reordered stock and removed expired items from supply.
  • Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
  • Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
  • Rolled out and coordinated strategic plans, realizing sales revenue increase of $500,000. over 3 years..

President /Managing Partner

Shaw's Meat Market And Deli
Shamokin, PA
06.1982 - 12.2011
  • Employed optimal safety practices to reduce work site complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents to improve overall OSHA scores and expand bid opportunities.
  • Diminished regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations across projects.
  • Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
  • Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.
  • Supported and supervised team of 13 meat professionals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School
Coal Township Pa
05.1981

Skills

  • Delegation and Supervision
  • Implementing Pricing Strategies
  • Staff Coaching and Training
  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Sales Leadership
  • Merchandise Promotion and Display
  • Service-Oriented
  • Retail Industry Experience
  • Departmental Procedures
  • Superior Work Ethic
  • Product Sales

Certification

Certified Professional Food Manager.

Timeline

Meat Department Manager

Weis Markets Inc
12.2011 - Current

President /Managing Partner

Shaw's Meat Market And Deli
06.1982 - 12.2011

High School Diploma -

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School
Leon Shaw