Mary Jo Humphreys
West Valley City,UT
Summary
Retail sales professional versed in product placement and merchandising. Extensive experience in inventory management and shipment processing. Dependable individual with exceptional people skills. Real team player committed to high levels of job performance. Positively interacts with customers and employees alike in retail environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Smiths Food And Drug
06.2023 - Current
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
Assistant Meat Manager
Smiths Food And Drug
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Ordered and received products under direction of Meat Manager to maintain high quality and proper quantity.
- Followed refrigerated equipment maintenance contracts and schedules to avoid high repair costs and reduce unexpected damages.
- Trained meat department employees and supervised product placement, rotation, signage and display activities to foster positive customer experience.
- Assisted Meat Manager with maintaining profit margin in accordance with sales goals, expenses, price changes and waste management.
- Sold and displayed meat products to customers by advising on quality of food, method of handling and other factors affecting preparing, freezing and storage.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Packaged Meat Wall Manager
Smiths Food And Drug
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Inspected freight for any damage or faults prior to loading.
- Utilized proper lifting techniques to facilitate safe and efficient handling of freight.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to unload freight containers of varying weight and size.
- Maintained inventory records for accurate tracking of goods and to minimize loss.
- Communicated with drivers and dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
Meat Cutter
Smiths Food And Drug
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Replenished butcher counter displays to maintain fresh, appealing produce.
Seafood Department Manager
Smiths Food And Drug
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Created clean and inviting appearance for fresh seafood cases to encourage sales.
- Prepared and placed seafood cuts and products in display counter to appeal to customers.
- Provided detailed information to customers about available seafood products and self-service items.
- Wrapped, weighed, labeled and priced cuts of seafood.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Cleaned and sanitized seafood area to preserve products and protect safety of guests.
- Checked quality of products and removed expired items.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Cashier
PetSmart
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
Assistant General Merchandise Manager
Smiths Food And Drug
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Maintained updated product knowledge to successfully educate and advise customers.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Built positive relationships with vendors for consistent and reliable supply of products.
Freight Crew Member
Smiths Food And Drug
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Broke down, re-packaged and shrink-wrapped pallets for efficient storage and transportation.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Offered friendly, prompt customer service by answering questions, resolving issues quickly and checking system for inventory.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move freight and load trucks.
- Complied with company and legal requirements to maintain safe working environment.
- Gained and maintained department product knowledge to facilitate customer service.
Grocery Bagger
Smiths Food And Drug
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Collected carts from parking lot and designated return locations.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
Education
No Degree -
Murray High School
Murray, UT06.2016
Skills
- Sanitary Standards
- Profit Margins
- Customer Service
- Inventory Processing
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Rotation Procedures
- Freight Inspection
- Sales Floor Organization
- Overnight Runs
- Loading and Unloading
- Shelf Restocking
- Pallet Jack Safety
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Merchandising
- Goals and Performance
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Smiths Food And Drug
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Meat Manager
Smiths Food And Drug
07.2022 - 06.2023
Packaged Meat Wall Manager
Smiths Food And Drug
01.2022 - 07.2022
Meat Cutter
Smiths Food And Drug
11.2020 - 01.2022
Cashier
PetSmart
03.2018 - 09.2018
Seafood Department Manager
Smiths Food And Drug
06.2017 - 11.2019
Assistant General Merchandise Manager
Smiths Food And Drug
12.2016 - 06.2017
Freight Crew Member
Smiths Food And Drug
03.2016 - 12.2016
Grocery Bagger
Smiths Food And Drug
07.2015 - 03.2016
No Degree -
Murray High School
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