Michael Guardado

Constructed new retail locations by organizing merchandise and arranging shelving.

Led teams averaging 30 employees to consistently achieve weekly KPI targets.

Performed performance evaluations on a monthly basis

Oversaw store operations with weekly sales figures between $220,000 and $350,000.

Consistently surpassed monthly payroll and shrink targets.

Maintained Food safety certification through servsafe

Coach and train employees to increase productivity

Managed multiple store locations throughout Long Island.

Oversaw store operations with weekly sales between $200,000 and $450,000.

Achieved quarterly targets for gross profit, budget, and payroll.

Managed weekly, monthly, and yearly inventory processes.

Oversaw payroll and scheduling for teams ranging from 25 to 60 employees.

Oversaw onboarding, training, and annual evaluations for employees.

• Assisted in daily store operations, ensuring efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
• Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service standards to enhance team performance.
• Implemented promotional displays to maximize product visibility and drive sales initiatives.
• Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing merchandising strategies for improved profitability.
• Held monthly inventories with fresh departments to control shrink
• Maintained proper store conditions within company standards at all times
• Managed merchandising teams to build 5 new stores from setting shelving and POGs to grand openings

• Implemented efficient stocking procedures to reduce waste and maintain product freshness.
• Monitored temperature controls to ensure quality and safety of dairy and frozen products.
• Developed promotional displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales growth.
• Utilized data analysis tools to identify slow-moving items, developing strategic markdowns or promotions as needed to minimize excess inventory costs while maintaining profitability margins.
• Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining a well-stocked and visually appealing frozen department.

• Assisted customers with product inquiries and selections to enhance shopping experience.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure store cleanliness and organization standards were met.
• Stocked department and ensured all promotional items were full at all times.
• Completed evening responsibilities including leveling, expiration date checks, and load management to maintain department preparedness for morning.