John Mayer
Portland,Oregon
Summary
Dynamic District Manager with extensive experience at Fred Meyer, driving over $1B in revenue across 15 locations. Expert in strategic planning and team leadership, optimizing performance metrics and enhancing customer experience. Proven track record in merchandising strategy and operational excellence, fostering a culture of accountability and success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Fred Meyer
Portland, Oregon
2023.01 - Current
- Oversee operations for 15 high-performing retail locations, generating more than $1B in annual revenue.
- Lead strategic planning, operational excellence, and team development to ensure consistent growth and profitability.
- Optimize performance metrics, implement best practices, and build a culture of accountability and success across all locations.
GM Merchandiser
Fred Meyer
Portland, Oregon
2020.04 - 2023.01
- Managed merchandising strategy and execution for 132 stores, contributing to $1.3B in division-wide annual sales.
- Directed assortment, pricing, and promotional planning for Home, Garden, and Electronics.
- Improved profitability through vendor negotiations, inventory optimization, and data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborated across departments to ensure brand consistency and exceptional in-store experience.
Grocery Field Specialist
Fred Meyer
Portland, Oregon
2018.12 - 2020.04
- Oversaw operations across 32 retail locations while aligning with strategic objectives and company standards.
- Drove sales growth through merchandising execution, display standards, and promotional compliance.
- Strengthened store-level partnerships, analyzed performance metrics, and implemented action plans to enhance profitability and customer experience.
Associate and Customer Experience Coordinator
Fred Meyer
Portland, Oregon
2016.12 - 2018.12
- Managed HR operations including talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, and performance management.
- Implemented labor planning and scheduling strategies to improve workforce efficiency.
- Ensured safety protocol adherence and regulatory compliance.
- Supported merchandising initiatives to enhance product placement, inventory control, and sales performance across multiple locations.
District Merchandising Manager
Fred Meyer
Portland, Oregon
2015.12 - 2016.12
- Directed merchandising operations for Fresh departments and General Merchandise across multiple stores.
- Led daily operations, inventory management, and compliance to ensure profitability and exceptional customer experience.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, optimize performance, and strengthen operational execution.
Store Manager
Fred Meyer
Portland, Oregon
2003.12 - 2015.12
- Oversaw full-store operations, including staffing, merchandising, financial performance, customer experience, and community engagement.
- Championed operational excellence, team development, and adherence to company standards.
Grocery Management
Fred Meyer
Seattle, Washington
1995.08 - 2003.12
- Held progressive leadership roles overseeing grocery operations, merchandising execution, and team development across regional markets.
Education
Food Industry Executive Program - Business Administration & Management
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA09.2024
Executive Development Certificate - Business
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC01.2015
Skills
- Multi-store operations management
- Team leadership and development
- Merchandising strategy
- Performance management
- Strategic planning
- Operational excellence
- Vendor and inventory optimization
- Customer experience enhancement
- Profit and loss oversight
- Cross-functional collaboration
Volunteer Experience
- Food Lifeline, 11/20 - Present
- Sunshine Division, 01/14 - Present
- Store to Door PDX, 01/13 - Present
- Susan G. Komen, 01/13 - 01/23
Timeline
District Manager
Fred Meyer
2023.01 - Current
GM Merchandiser
Fred Meyer
2020.04 - 2023.01
Grocery Field Specialist
Fred Meyer
2018.12 - 2020.04
Associate and Customer Experience Coordinator
Fred Meyer
2016.12 - 2018.12
District Merchandising Manager
Fred Meyer
2015.12 - 2016.12
Store Manager
Fred Meyer
2003.12 - 2015.12
Grocery Management
Fred Meyer
1995.08 - 2003.12
Food Industry Executive Program - Business Administration & Management
University of Southern California
Executive Development Certificate - Business
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill