Michael Whitney
Streetsboro,OH
Summary
I have 32 years Retail Grocery experience and pride myself in providing an excellent shopping experience to my customers. As a key holder I have worked all areas of the Stores I've been employed at efficiently and effectively. I have developed Strong leadership and communication qualities over my career which enable me to work effectively with all employees I have encountered. Employee relations are very important to me, however I am very numbers driven, priding our efforts in low shrink numbers while constantly growing sales.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Department Manager/Meat Department Team Leader/Meat Department Manager/Shift Manager/Key Holder
Save A Lot
01.2015 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Meat Department Team Leader/Meat Department Manager/Shift Manager/Key Holder
Whole Foods Market Inc
04.2010 - 12.2014
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated time frames for completion.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
Meat Department Manager/Meat Department Team Leader/Meat Department Manager/Shift Manager/Key Holder
Mustard Seed Market
02.2006 - 04.2010
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Conducted regular inventories of stock and documented losses using [Software].
Education
High School Diploma -
Gates-Chili High School
Rochester, NY06.1987
Skills
- Constructive Feedback
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Special Assignments
- Compliance Requirements
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Shipment Processing
- Shift Coverage
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Training Team Members
- Employee Development
- Supply Ordering
Certification
ServSafe Certified State of Ohio
Certificate number-21842422
03/11/2022-03/11/2027
Timeline
Meat Department Manager/Meat Department Team Leader/Meat Department Manager/Shift Manager/Key Holder
Save A Lot
01.2015 - Current
Meat Department Team Leader/Meat Department Manager/Shift Manager/Key Holder
Whole Foods Market Inc
04.2010 - 12.2014
Meat Department Manager/Meat Department Team Leader/Meat Department Manager/Shift Manager/Key Holder
Mustard Seed Market
02.2006 - 04.2010
High School Diploma -
Gates-Chili High School
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