Summary
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Work History
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Madison Foster

Graham,NC

Summary

Resourceful Grocery Replenishment Specialist recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in inventory management, product rotation, and forecasting demand to ensure shelves are always stocked with necessary items. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations even during peak hours. Committed to maintaining store standards and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective stock management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Grocery Replenishment Specialist

Publix Super Markets Inc
Madison, AL
06.2023 - 12.2025
  • As a grocery replenishment specialist at Publix, my primary responsibility was replenishment and stocking. Additionally, I was responsible for my sections (certain aisles) and ensuring that they were well-stocked and organized, while also contributing to the freshness and accessibility of products by the process of rotating.
  • Ensured adherence to Publix's mission statement by providing premier customer service.
  • Displaying maintenance, organizing the backroom, and adjusting product counts were all significant job responsibilities as well
  • Abiding by planogram integrities by ensuring each product had the correct location, as well as the accurate amount of facings.
  • Received and unloaded new products upon delivery, checking for damage and order accuracy.
  • Participated in staff meetings to discuss sales targets, new products, and customer service strategies.
  • Used balers and pallet jacks in stockroom and on sales floor.
  • Maintained and organized store displays to enhance product visibility and expedite product location activities.
  • Updated pricing information and placed sale tags on designated items.
  • Followed safety procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals and maintain store standards.
  • Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
  • Minimized waste by keeping stock correctly rotated and implementing promotions for older products.
  • Created and built product displays to engage customers through visual merchandising.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks and organized stock room to optimize space and efficiency.
  • Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.

Cashier Assistant/Major Sales (extended Seasonal)

Costco Wholesale Corp
Huntsville, AL
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans, and organizing the front-end area.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.

Cashier/Sales Associate

Aldi
Indianapolis, IN
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.

Restaurant Hostess

Wings Ect
Indianapolis, IN
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
  • Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
  • Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
  • Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
12-2024

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS
08-2022

High School Diploma -

Ben Davis High School
Indianapolis, IN
12-2020

Skills

  • Workplace safety
  • Shelf organization
  • Product display
  • Pricing and signage updates
  • Stock replenishment
  • Product rotation
  • Planogram execution
  • Labeling accuracy
  • Professional communication skills
  • Time management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Active listening
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Time and Attendance
  • Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

  • National Honor Society of Leadership & Success
  • The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement

Timeline

Grocery Replenishment Specialist

Publix Super Markets Inc
06.2023 - 12.2025

Cashier Assistant/Major Sales (extended Seasonal)

Costco Wholesale Corp
11.2021 - 02.2022

Cashier/Sales Associate

Aldi
04.2020 - 08.2021

Restaurant Hostess

Wings Ect
02.2018 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Itawamba Community College

High School Diploma -

Ben Davis High School
Madison Foster