Natalie Maguire
Phoenix,United States
Summary
Strategic leader in the management field known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in operational strategy, team leadership, and conflict resolution. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to achieve organizational goals. Compassionate Veterinary Assistant known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in animal handling, medication administration, and patient care with the ability to maintain calm under pressure. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal support in fast-paced veterinary environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dairy Department Manager
Whole Foods
Phoenix, AZ
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Controlled product freshness by expertly managing rotation, promotions, and removal of expired merchandise.
- Observed sales floor and back stock conditions to proactively handle areas of opportunity such as product-specific restocking.
- Evaluated team performance every 6 months and implemented improvement strategies to elevate individual productivity.
- Directed and supervised staff performance.
- Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
- Displayed merchandise for upcoming sales in a visually appealing way.
- Oversaw the entire stock management process, including receiving incoming merchandise, shelf replenishment, and shrinkage control.
- Ordered merchandise with accuracy by verifying backstock and maintaining inventories.
- Conducted department walkthroughs to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels, and poor merchandising.
- Grew revenue by improving sales and service strategies.
- Continuously audited store operations, slashing inventory shrinkage and reducing cash discrepancies.
Assistant Grocery Manager
Sprouts
Phoenix, AZ
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Assessed grocery store for cleanliness and checked proper stocking of shelves, refrigerated sections, and freezers.
- Drove consistent grocery sales with effective merchandising and promotions implementation.
- Maintained comprehensive compliance with workplace and food safety standards to protect staff and customers.
- Analyzed store's inventory and ordered merchandise and products to keep stock level.
- Delivered expert customer service to store patrons and assisted with locating desired items.
- Maximized profit by coordinating efficient team workflows, minimizing waste, and controlling shrinkage.
- Directed and supervised staff performance.
- Oversaw a team of 23 grocery employees with $126,000 in weekly revenue.
- Grew revenue by improving sales and service strategies.
- Checked inventory system to locate items at other stores, improving sales rates.
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
San Diego, CA
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Carried out duties within a fast-paced retail environment, providing organized stocking methods and plans.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Stocked and rotated products, supplies, and paper goods to optimize freshness.
- Bent, lifted, opened, and moved products weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Assisted with inventory management by conducting regular cycle counts and product audits.
- Labeled pallets with the proper information for storage in the correct locations within the warehouse.
- Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
- Noticed damaged products and removed from received shipments to be processed for refund or replacement.
Dairy Manager
Von's
San Diego, CA
11.2011 - 08.2015
- Pulled out-of-date products from shelves and cases, disposing of items in proper bins.
- Resolved escalated customer concerns smoothly and with the utmost professionalism to protect the business's reputation.
- Controlled product freshness by expertly managing rotation, promotions, and removal of expired merchandise.
- Collaborated with company departments to guarantee cohesive branding and strategic product placement.
- Reviewed inventory and sales records, tracked trends, and reported activities to senior management for use in key decision-making.
- Grew revenue by improving sales and service strategies.
- Managed 6 employees.
- Oversaw the entire stock management process, including receiving incoming merchandise, shelf replenishment, and shrinkage control.
- Displayed merchandise for upcoming sales in a visually appealing way.
Grocery Stock Clerk
Jonathan's
La Jolla, CA
04.2008 - 07.2012
- Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out-of-date items from the sales floor.
- Lifted materials of varied weights regularly.
- Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
- Greeted customers and retrieved requested products to drive satisfaction.
- Blocked and faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
- Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations.
- Ensured no damaged or expired items were placed on shelves.
- Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
- Completed resets to keep store aligned with current planograms.
- Checked out customers by processing payments and bagging items.
- Used balers and pallet jacks in the stockroom and on the sales floor.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinarian Technician
Pima Medical Institute
Phoenix, AZ10-2024
Veterinarian Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Phoenix, AZ07-2023
Associate of Science - Criminology And Forensic Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Vista, CA03.2013
High School Diploma -
Charter School of San Diego
San Diego, CA06.2010
Skills
- Leadership development
- Team building
- Organizational skills
- Communication
- Flexible
- People skills
- Problem resolution
- Animal Safety
- Animal restraint
- Animal Nutrition
- Surgical Assistance
- Sample Collection
- Veterinary Terminology
- Wound Management
Certification
- Fear Free Certification Program, September 15th, 2021
- American Heart Association, Basic life support, CPR & ECC. July 19th, 2021. Certificate number IMP21K9CDNNM
- CE Credit RACE #20-925480, Achieve Lowest Dose Radiation: Radiation Safety Is Your Safety. March 27th, 2024
- CE Credit RACE #20-918295, Radiography: Proper Positioning for Dogs and Cats. April 3rd, 2024
- CE Credit RACE#20-918301, Radiography: Proper Positioning for Dogs and Cats, Part 2. April 10th, 2024
- CE Credit RACE#20-965680, Oral and Dental Pain and Inflammation. January 3rd, 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dairy Department Manager
Whole Foods
04.2018 - 05.2021
Assistant Grocery Manager
Sprouts
02.2016 - 11.2018
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
10.2015 - 01.2016
Dairy Manager
Von's
11.2011 - 08.2015
Grocery Stock Clerk
Jonathan's
04.2008 - 07.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinarian Technician
Pima Medical Institute
Veterinarian Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Science - Criminology And Forensic Technology
ITT Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Charter School of San Diego
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