Michael Ray
Davenport,IA
Summary
Dynamic Meat Manager with proven expertise at Fresh Thyme, excelling in inventory management and staff leadership. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales growth through effective merchandising strategies and strong team development. Skilled in meat cutting and sanitation procedures, fostering a productive and safe work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Manager
Fresh Thyme
06.2016 - 06.2025
- Monitored supplier performance to guarantee timely deliveries and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing daily operations of the meat department, consistently meeting targets for sales growth and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained open lines of communication with all team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high productivity levels and employee retention.
Meat Cutter
HyVee Foods
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Assisted customers with selecting the best cuts of meat for their desired recipes, resulting in satisfied clients.
Shift Manager
Culvers Restaurant
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
Education
No - Political Science
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IAYes -
Central High School
Davenport, IA05.1982
Skills
- Scheduling staff
- Sanitation procedures
- Meat cutting
- Merchandising strategies
- Ordering supplies
- Cutting techniques
- Sanitation standards
- Staff leadership
- Schedule management
- Employee scheduling
- Employee development
- Schedule coordination
- Inventory ordering
- Supply ordering
- Temperature monitoring
- Budget administration
- Replenishment coordination
- Merchandising management
Certification
Food safety
Timeline
Meat Manager
Fresh Thyme
06.2016 - 06.2025
Meat Cutter
HyVee Foods
04.2014 - 06.2016
Shift Manager
Culvers Restaurant
06.2012 - 06.2016
No - Political Science
University of Iowa
Yes -
Central High School
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