Open To Work
Mark Garcia
Frostburg
Summary
Over 18 years of experience in retail and food management, with a proven track record of increasing sales and managing productivity. Successfully managed one of the highest sales volume grocery stores in the US division at Aldi. Recognized for expertise in organic growing methods and sustainable farming practices, with multiple publications in industry-leading outlets. Recipient of the 2016 National United Fresh Retail Produce Manager Award and the 2017 Frederick’s Best Produce Department accolade.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Visitor Services Representative
Maryland Park Service
Grantsville
03.2024 - Current
- Adminstrative duties including billing, payment processing, reconciliation, organizing and maintaining financial records.
- Guest services including reservations, payment processing, communicating weather conditions and calendar of events.
- Process licenses for hunting, fishing, trapping, and off road vehicles.
- Bid, order, and maintain fuel levels for diesel, unleaded, propane, and fuel oil tanks throughout multiple parks.
- Electronic and cash deposit processing and verification and cash auditing.
Produce Manager
MOM’s Organic Market
Frederick
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Utilized merchandising and produce experience to provide the following services:
- Trim and cull produce to highest quality standard
- Stock and replenish produce displays to maintain freshness and attract customers
- Inspect produce deliveries for quality and organize in cooler and dry storage
- Stocking and rotating in grocery, perishables, and freezer items
- Practice excellent customer service by walking customers to the product
- Cashier, bag, and walk customers to their vehicle
Produce Manager
The Common Market
Frederick
06.2010 - 08.2019
- Created annual department budget including labor, margin, sales, and marketing goals
- Interviewed potential candidates, train, and evaluate new employees
- Responsible for evaluating employee performance including yearly evaluations and progressive discipline
- Supervised buying and pricing of organic produce to achieve margin goal
- Merchandised product to maximize sales and maintain department standards
- Worked with local organic growers to establish crop yield, purchasing and merchandising
- Accountable for department scheduling to meet labor budget and new program development
- Knowledgeable of organic growing methods and sustainable farming practices
- Common Market is a community owned grocery store, specializing in natural foods, locally and organically grown produce, prepared foods, wellness and personal care.
Assistant Store Manager
Giant Food
Ellicott City
11.2008 - 06.2010
- Managed day-to-day store functions including budget management, sales, payroll and in customer care
- In charge of hiring, training, and evaluating new employees
- Responsible for evaluating employee performance including progressive discipline and terminations
- Accountable for managing and overseeing daily and weekly financial audits, quarterly food safety audits and store operations and safety audits
- Managed community outreach and fundraisers for Johns Hopkins Children’s Cancer Center and donations to local community groups
- Oversaw daily money transactions and balanced all monetary transactions (lottery sales, postage, bank deposits, store supplies and cash drawers)
Store Manager
Aldi Food
Langley Park
05.2003 - 11.2007
- Responsible for stocking, floor management, maintenance and store upkeep
- Developed inventory tracking reports and competitive analysis reports
- Participated in bi-annual inventory, including preparation for first barcode reporting
- Managed daily cash flow, budgeting, sales and payroll
- Developed initial store floor plans and opened a new location
- Increased sales 5-10% monthly (highest sales volume grocery store in the US division)
- Managed customer care, increasing customer base
- Hired and trained assistant and store managers
- Met, tracked and maintained all division goals
- Managed warehouse, grocery orders/expiration dates, storage, merchandising and outside property
- Managed and scheduled store employees and day-to-day store operations
Assistant Store Manager
Kmart Stores
Salisbury
04.2001 - 05.2003
- Managed multiple store departments and department managers
- Responsible for customer service and overall satisfaction
- Responsible for cash balancing and product inventory
- Planned and created department merchandising set-ups
- Responsible for grocery and floor management
Education
Business Management Courses -
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD01.2001
Art-Graphic Design -
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, Maryland01.1998
Skills
- Typing speed of 75 WPM
- Project coordination
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Visitor Services Representative
Maryland Park Service
03.2024 - Current
Produce Manager
MOM’s Organic Market
08.2019 - 09.2020
Produce Manager
The Common Market
06.2010 - 08.2019
Assistant Store Manager
Giant Food
11.2008 - 06.2010
Store Manager
Aldi Food
05.2003 - 11.2007
Assistant Store Manager
Kmart Stores
04.2001 - 05.2003
Business Management Courses -
Wor-Wic Community College
Art-Graphic Design -
Frostburg State University