Michael Fenhouse
Fond Du Lac,WI
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Festival Foods, excelling in resource allocation and coaching. Proven track record in reducing waste and enhancing team efficiency through analytical thinking and continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at business reporting and fostering positive relationships to drive sales and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SR. Produce Training and Execution Specialist
Coborns
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations for growth in produce categories.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Safety first mentality with a passion to get teammates home safely after hard days work.
SR. Produce Training and Execution Specialist
Festival Foods
04.2018 - 08.2023
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Negotiated with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and delivery.
- Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Coached and mentored new team members.
- Orchestrated performance-oriented environment by closely supporting team members.
- Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals.
- Kept department equipment in working order and advised general manager of equipment repair or replacement needs.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Produce Department Manager
Festival Foods
11.2014 - 04.2018
- Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Maintained produce area and kept produce storage area clean and sanitary.
- Selected items for specials and marked down items to reduce losses.
- Purchased produce following guidelines of marketing plan.
- Assisted customers with produce questions.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Boosted department sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
Assistant Produce Manager
Festival Foods
06.2012 - 04.2014
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Assisted customers with produce questions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oakfield High School
Oakfield, WI06.2008
Skills
- Failure management
- Maintenance and repair
- Business reporting
- Analytical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Resource allocation
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
- Root-cause analysis
- Knowledge sharing
- Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 39 store locations throughout Midwest.
- Two Time Servant Leader of the Year Award Winner for Festival Foods in 2015 and 2016.
- Nominated in 2016 for Produce Manager of the year award for national recognition.
Certification
Food Manager Certification issued October 22, 2025
Timeline
SR. Produce Training and Execution Specialist
Coborns
01.2024 - 11.2025
SR. Produce Training and Execution Specialist
Festival Foods
04.2018 - 08.2023
Produce Department Manager
Festival Foods
11.2014 - 04.2018
Assistant Produce Manager
Festival Foods
06.2012 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Oakfield High School