Melissa Gauck
Grand Haven,MI
Summary
Dependable and driven leader with 30 years of proven experience at SpartanNash and Albertsons Companies, Inc. Looking to apply my strong management, operational expertise, and customer service skills in the next step of my career. Highly motivated and able to seamlessly multitask priorities to generate desired results
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Store Director
SpartanNash
, MI
10.2024 - Current
- Direct daily operations in conjunction with—or in the absence of—the Store Director.
- Assist the Store Director with retail management, including staffing, and training.
- Develop and monitor department budgets to ensure financial objectives are met.
- Collaborate on profit and loss management, focusing on budgeted sales, and expense control.
- Maintain regular follow-ups with department managers to meet financial targets.
- Guide department managers in interpreting data and creating strategic plans.
- Ensure compliance through regular checks and audits across all standards.
- Manage corporate merchandising and inventory programs to improve operational efficiency.
Progressive Leadership Roles
Jewel-Osco
Chicago, IL
01.1995 - 09.2024
- Delivered consistent performance by exceeding sales, budget, shrink, inventory, and production targets across multiple stores.
- Supported and guided up to 18 bakery departments, strengthening operations, merchandising, staffing, and team development.
- Trained associates and managers, led performance evaluations, and improved onboarding and training materials to enhance team capability and customer engagement.
- Managed inventory, supply ordering, production planning, and compliance with quality, sanitation, and safety standards.
- Drove sales growth through strategic merchandising, competitive analysis, and execution of company programs, recipes, and promotional events.
- Partnered with executive leadership in weekly meetings, contributing to operational planning and store-level strategy.
- Supported store directors by maintaining organizational standards, optimizing labor plans, and overseeing day-to-day department operations.
- Played a major role in establishing the location as the company's flagship store.
- Improved performance in high-shrink stores, meeting or exceeding targets.
- Consistently increased weekly sales year-over-year, boosting profitability and service levels across multiple locations.
Certification
- Food Safety Certification, Cook County, IL
- Sanitation Certification, Jewel-Osco
Timeline
Assistant Store Director
SpartanNash
10.2024 - Current
Progressive Leadership Roles
Jewel-Osco
01.1995 - 09.2024