Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
Awards
Certification
Timeline
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MATT CLASEN

Kenmore

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

District Manager

DCC Propane/Pacer
02.2023 - 02.2025
  • Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
  • Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Oversaw successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.

Store Leader

Quality Food Centers/Kroger
05.1977 - 02.2022
  • I have built my career on unwavering commitment to customer service, merchandising, profit-driven focus, strategic thinking, and refined leadership qualities
  • I offer my experience in steering operational projects and leading several cross-functional teams responsible for driving store operations, business innovation, and continuous process improvement
  • Additionally, I am an advocate for strategic direction, cross-functional collaboration, and the integration of sustainable solutions, standardized efficiency and a strong focus on business growth
  • My career has been grounded on my ability to surpass expectations through a solutions-oriented approach that promotes organizational stability
  • I have capacity to concurrently direct and coordinate all parts of a project while paying close attention to the smallest details without losing sight of the overall picture

Education

Edmonds Community College
Edmonds, Wa

Kroger Leadership Academy

Certificate - business school/grocery

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
01.2018

Skills

  • High volume store leadership
  • Remodel experience
  • Mentoring
  • Store standards management
  • Customer experience management
  • Inventory management
  • Time management
  • Team building
  • Merchandising
  • Sales growth

Community Service

  • Greenwood Chamber of Commerce (member)
  • Uplake Board Member
  • CERT Trained (Community Emergency Response Team)
  • CPR certified
  • Food Handler's certification

Awards

  • 2021 Food Marketing Grocer of the Year nomination
  • Diamond Awards winner (QFC internal)
  • Numerous Sales, Shrink, EBITDA awards

Certification

CDL hazmat (doubles/triples) endorsement

Timeline

District Manager

DCC Propane/Pacer
02.2023 - 02.2025

Store Leader

Quality Food Centers/Kroger
05.1977 - 02.2022

Edmonds Community College

Kroger Leadership Academy

Certificate - business school/grocery

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MATT CLASEN