Monte Ryan
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Well-qualified individual with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Manager
Love Whole Foods
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Coached and mentored new team members.
- Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Assisted customers with produce questions.
- Enhanced communication between patrons and team members to cultivate upbeat, team-oriented culture.
Shift Leader
Natures Food Patch
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Monitored employee actions for safety, sanitation and general housekeeping compliance, proactively protecting staff and customers from safety hazards and infection risk.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Food Specialist
Winn Dixie
02.2014 - 05.2018
- Used sensor-based thermometers to track temperatures in holding areas, refrigerators and food preparation spaces to reduce risk of spoilage and protect against food-borne illnesses.
- Utilized equipment such as convection ovens, mixers, grills, steam kettles and fryers to prepare meals for patrons.
- Kept dining facility within budget by establishing minimal waste guidelines and exceeding set goals [Number]%.
- Participated in preparing various dishes by paring, dicing, washing and chopping vegetables and fruits, and creatively used garnishes to dress up dishes.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
Education
Associate of Science - Hospitality Management
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL06.2024
High School Diploma -
Largo High School
Largo,FL06.2016
Skills
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Financial Statement Review
- Display Creation
- Produce Trimming
- Quality Control Analysis
- Sales Promotion
- Sales Tracking
- Customer Relations
- Customer Service
- Self-Motivated
- Good listening skills
- Responsible
- Leadership
Timeline
Produce Manager
Love Whole Foods
07.2019 - 07.2022
Shift Leader
Natures Food Patch
06.2018 - 06.2019
Food Specialist
Winn Dixie
02.2014 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - Hospitality Management
Daytona State College
High School Diploma -
Largo High School
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