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Madelina Fordham

Madelina Fordham

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Encouraging Director of Operations and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Director of Operations

Food Lion
Winston Salem, NC
01.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching and performance management.
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
  • Kept up-to-date with industry trends and identified areas of opportunity to drive improvements.
  • Set team and individual KPIs and provided regular, actionable feedback.
  • Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.

Director Of Operations

The Giant Company
, PA
01.2020 - Current
Planned daily operational strategies, including delivery routing, team workflows and promotional initiatives.
Directed training improvements to reduce knowledge gaps and eliminate workforce performance inefficiencies.
Leveraged market knowledge and leadership ability to help drive profit increases.
Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.

Facility Manager of Distribution

Giant Foods
Carlisle, PA
02.2019 - 01.2020

Manage Shipping and Receiving of Distribution Center

Manager Recycling Center

Work with different areas ofthe business such as buyers, category managers, liasion dept, transportation, inventoy control, vendor, business engineers, maintenance, sanitation and store teams.

Human Resource Manager

Giant Foods
Carlisle, PA
01.2017 - 02.2019

Advised managers on organizational policy matters and recommend needed changes.
Conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
Directed personnel, training and labor relations activities.
Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
Advised managers on organizational policy matters and recommend needed changes.

Store Manager

Giant Foods
, PA
08.2015 - 01.2017

Delivered excellent customer service by greeting and assisting each customer. Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints. Reorganized the sales floor to meet company demands. Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking and reconciling cash receipts. Determined staff promotions and demotions, and terminated employees when necessary. Completed weekly schedules according to payroll policies. Trained all new managers on store procedures and policies. Wrote order supply requests to replenish merchandise. Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service. Addressed and corrected sales staff communication issues in a tactful and effective manner. Worked closely with the district manager to formulate and build the store brand. Contributed to merchandising ideas at team sale meetings.

District Manager

Dollar General
, PA,NJ
11.2014 - 08.2015

Store Manager

Wal-Mart
Millville, NJ
06.2005 - 11.2014

Delivered excellent customer service by greeting and assisting each customer. Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints. Design and implemented customer satisfaction metrics. Opened a new store location and assisted in recruiting and training new staff. Stocked and restocked inventory when shipments were received. Reorganized the sales floor to meet company demands. Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking and reconciling cash receipts. Determined staff promotions and demotions, and terminated employees when necessary. Completed a series of training sessions to advance from Assistant Manager to Store Manager. Trained all new managers on store procedures and policies. Maintained daily record of all transactions. Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service. Analyzed marketing information and translated it into strategic plans. Addressed and corrected sales staff communication issues in a tactful and effective manner. Worked closely with the district manager to formulate and build the store brand. Contributed to merchandising ideas at team sale meetings.

Store Manager

Aldi
Abbington, PA
11.2003 - 06.2005

Owned team productivity metrics. Improved service quality and increased sales by developing a strong knowledge of company's products and services. Interviewed, hired and trained new quality customer service representatives. Addressed negative customer feedback immediately. Provided a high level of product and leadership support to representatives and clients. Effectively communicated with team members to maintain clearly defined expectations. Effectively managed departmental expenses to stay within allocated budget. Resolved customer questions, issues and complaints. Developed and implemented policies, procedures and process improvement initiatives to improve retention rates and increase customer satisfaction. Stocked and restocked inventory when shipments were received. Determined staff promotions and demotions, and terminated employees when necessary. Wrote order supply requests to replenish merchandise.

Assistant General Manager

CVS
Pennsauken, NJ
11.1998 - 11.2003
Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency.
Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties.
Developed and maintained exceptional customer service standards.
Delivered excellent customer service by greeting and assisting each customer.
Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints.
Design and implemented customer satisfaction metrics.
Stocked and restocked inventory when shipments were received.
Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking and reconciling cash receipts.
Determined staff promotions and demotions, and terminated employees when necessary.

Store Manager

Eckered
Vineland, NJ
11.1994 - 11.1998
Delivered excellent customer service by greeting and assisting each customer.
Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints.
Design and implemented customer satisfaction metrics.
Opened a new store location and assisted in recruiting and training new staff.
Monitored security issues and kept shrinkage low.
Used Point of Sale register system to complete transactions.
Directed and supervised staff performance.
Instructed staff on procedures for handling difficult transactions.
Counted and balanced registers.
Displayed merchandise for upcoming sales in visually appealing way.
Assessed customer needs and responded to questions.
Worked with customer service to resolve issues.
Rotated stock to maintain freshness.
Worked overtime shifts during busy periods.
Opened a new store location and assisted in recruiting and training new staff.
Stocked and restocked inventory when shipments were received.
Reorganized the sales floor to meet company demands.

Education

High School Diploma - Business

Vineland High School
1993

Certified in Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting

Star Technical Institute
1994

Skills

Hiring and retention

  • Team leadership
  • Professional demeanor
  • Planning/coordinating
  • Organizational planning
  • Strong knowledge of [people skills and management

New hire orientation

  • Team leadership
  • Energetic work attitude
  • Staffing and recruiting professional
  • Interviewing expertise
  • Employee relations
  • Leader of Coaching and Training
  • Inventory control
  • Staff development
  • Supervision and training
  • Teacher
  • Certifited Professional Coach
  • Strategic Leader
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solver
  • Interpersonal Communication

Affiliations

Dr. Timogi Jackson-Mentee

Food Lion Feed Board 2024

Co-Chair of Women's BRG- Current

Member of Diversity Woman Network- Current

Next Up Member- Current

Leadership Winston Aumni

H.O.P.E(Helping Other People Eat) Board Member in Winston Salem- Current

Signature Select Aumni 2022

Quote

I am a professional life coach dedicated to helping clients create their path by empowering and building self -confidence. My mission is to increase self- awareness so that they can pass the baton over the finish line.
Madelina Fordham

Accomplishments

Rising Star Top Woman in Grocery 2024

Best of the Best Pride Magazine of Charlotte 2024

Certified Professional Life Coach 2024

Food Lion Feed Board 2024

Co-Chair of Women's BRG- Current

Food Lion Feeds Advisory Board 2023

Member of Diversity Woman Network- Current

Next Up Member- Current

Completed Leadership Winston-2023

2023 Career Mastered Women's Emerging Leader Award

H.O.P.E(Helping Other People Eat) Board Member in Winston Salem- Current

Signature Select Aumni 2022

The Giant Company Top in Sales -2016

The Giant Company Top Woman in Grocery Store Manager 2017

The Giant Company Co- Chair Women Adding Value BRG

Certification

Professional Certified Life Coach

Certificate of Achievement through Leadership Winston-Salem

Work Availability

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Interests

Volunteer in the Community

Spending time with Family

Art

Music Related Activities

Multi-Cultural Interest

Professional Affiliations

Timeline

Regional Director of Operations

Food Lion
01.2021 - Current

Director Of Operations

The Giant Company
01.2020 - Current

Facility Manager of Distribution

Giant Foods
02.2019 - 01.2020

Human Resource Manager

Giant Foods
01.2017 - 02.2019

Store Manager

Giant Foods
08.2015 - 01.2017

District Manager

Dollar General
11.2014 - 08.2015

Store Manager

Wal-Mart
06.2005 - 11.2014

Store Manager

Aldi
11.2003 - 06.2005

Assistant General Manager

CVS
11.1998 - 11.2003

Store Manager

Eckered
11.1994 - 11.1998

High School Diploma - Business

Vineland High School

Certified in Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting

Star Technical Institute
Madelina Fordham