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Mitchell Van Wagoner

Midlothian

Summary

Results-oriented team player with over 20 years of experience supporting a multi-generational family business. Possessing a strong work ethic developed from an early age, known for reliability, adaptability, and teachability. Focused on customer needs and open to new growth opportunities after relocating from Utah to the Midlothian, Texas area. Eager to bring value to your team.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Produce Team Lead/Supervisor

Sams Club 4911
05.2023 - Current
  • Led the efficient operation of produce, deli, dairy, freezer, and cooler departments in a high volume club.
  • Delegated Job specific tasks to a team of 15+ Associates to aline with Specific needs of the club daily.
  • Managed produce inventory by leveraging forklift operations to efficiently restock and rotate stock, maintaining quality standards.
  • Directed inventory management processes, ensuring optimal stock levels, quality control, and freshness in high-demand produce sections.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to streamline supply chain processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste in produce handling.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by applying active listening and empathetic communication to navigate product offerings.
  • Executed comprehensive weekly audits of produce and monthly audits in deli, dairy, freezer, and cooler specific categories.
  • Four walled team leader. Capable of operating any area outside of job role specifics as needed to help the clubs needs (ex; meat department, merchandising, rotisserie, bakery, receiving, Front end, and club pick up)

Owner/Operator/Employee

Wasatch Park Café
01.2002 - 11.2022
  • Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
  • Trained teams on specific operations, applicable procedures and techniques for each job.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
  • Hosted numerous golf tournaments yearly, cooking and feeding small groups to groups of +300 people
  • Offseason Winter Job Experience
  • Professional Photographer/ Videographer – ProPix Photography – Orem Utah – 2 years
  • Pit Master -Tombstone BBQ – Park City Mountain Resort, Park City Utah– 6 years
  • Produce Employee – The Store – Midway Utah - 1 year
  • Assisted Living Cook – The Abington – Heber City Utah – 1 year
  • Owner Operator of concessions of Wasatch County Events complex. – 1 year Trial
  • (Self Employed Restaurant Operation Open From spring to Fall)

Education

High School Diploma with Honors -

Wasatch High School
Heber, UT
05.2008

Skills

  • Employee motivation and performance
  • Relationship and team building
  • Integrity, Honesty, and Transparency
  • Hiring and Staffing
  • Stand Up Forklift Certified
  • Customer service and relations
  • Staff training and development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Executive leadership
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Pit Master, and Butchering skills (steaks, burger, sausage)
  • Complimentary Team Work
  • Adaptable, and Teachable
  • Willingness to learn
  • Merchandising strategies
  • Task delegation
  • Stock rotation

Awards

Associate of the Month - October 2023, Safety Associate of the Month- March 2024

Timeline

Produce Team Lead/Supervisor

Sams Club 4911
05.2023 - Current

Owner/Operator/Employee

Wasatch Park Café
01.2002 - 11.2022

High School Diploma with Honors -

Wasatch High School