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Linden Martinez

Chicago,IL

Summary

Seasoned Grocery Manager and Assistant Store Manager at Jewel-Osco, adept in strategic merchandising and team leadership. Excelled in enhancing customer relationships and operational efficiency, significantly boosting retail productivity. Skilled in financial operations management and personnel development, demonstrating a proven track record of fostering a culture of performance excellence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bagger, Cashier, General Clerk

Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
Chicago, IL
06.2016 - 01.2019

Grocery Manager

Jewel-Osco
Chicago, IL
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Coordinated efficient restocking of grocery merchandise to meet customer needs and promote consistent sales.
  • Managed a staff of grocery clerks, ensuring that duties were completed in a timely manner.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Provided feedback on employee performance reviews during annual evaluations.
  • Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.

Assistant Store Manager

Jewel-Osco
Chicago, IL
05.2021 - Current

As an assistant store director, I've:

  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting customer relationships.
  • Managed day-to-day operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks.
  • Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
  • Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations.
  • Provided leadership support during peak business hours by motivating staff members to meet targets.
  • Identified areas of operational inefficiency and implemented solutions to streamline processes.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product expansion or improvement.
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.

Education

High School Diploma -

William Howard Taft High School
Chicago, IL
06-2018

Skills

  • Upselling and cross selling
  • Strategic merchandising
  • Team management
  • Customer service
  • Team building and leadership
  • Personnel development
  • Leadership development
  • Financial operations management

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Jewel-Osco
05.2021 - Current

Grocery Manager

Jewel-Osco
01.2019 - 05.2021

Bagger, Cashier, General Clerk

Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
06.2016 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

William Howard Taft High School
Linden Martinez