Mark Youngblood
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Attentive and enthusiastic Meat Department Manager with background in training, team leadership and schedule coordination. Knowledgeable about retail operations and all areas of meat department, including proper equipment use, cleaning standards and maintaining food safety. Driven professional with excellent customer service, leadership and sales abilities. Extensive experience in retail environments and well-versed in meat types, cuts and processing. Hardworking Meat Department Manager adept at providing customers with positive experience at every visit. Maintain stock on shelves and cold storage areas attractive with best meats. Offering 14 years of experience managing meat department for busy grocery stores.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Manager
Vons
Los Alamitos, CA
04.2008 - Current
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock and removed expired items from supply.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Reviewed inventory levels on daily basis and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
Event Attendant
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA
08.2004 - 04.2008
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Sold admission, processed payments and issued tickets.
- Assisted patrons with seating by giving directions and lighting paths.
- Provided information about current and future events at facility.
- Reviewed tickets for authenticity and applicability to particular event.
- Directed ticket holders to seats and facility locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cabrillo High School
Long Beach, CA06.2004
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CASkills
- Reading Comprehension
- Compliance Requirements
- Implementing Pricing Strategies
- Financial Forecasting
- Special Orders
- Recruitment and Training
- Scheduling and Time-Tracking
- Merchandise Promotion and Display
- Health and Safety Procedures
- Cutting Meat
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Coaching and Training
Certification
- Food Handlers License
- Certified Meat Cutter
Timeline
Meat Manager
Vons
04.2008 - Current
Event Attendant
Long Beach Convention Center
08.2004 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
Cabrillo High School
Long Beach City College