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Nicholas DeFranza

Chalmette,LA

Summary

Highly qualified Meat and Seafood Manager with comprehensive experience in managing operations of meat and seafood departments. Strengths include inventory management, quality control, staff supervision, and compliance with safety regulations. Implemented strategic plans to optimize product freshness and increase sales. Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Meat and Seafood Manager

Labories
Gretna, LA
08.2007 - 12.2021
  • Established relationships with vendors to ensure effective execution of campaigns.
  • Conducted market research to understand customer needs, preferences, and buying behaviors.
  • Reduced and controlled expenses by improving resource allocation.
  • Ordered and controlled flow of inventory to keep store's most in-demand items in stock.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members on operational issues.
  • Coached and mentored individuals on professional development goals.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure a steady supply of fresh meats and seafoods.

Butcher

Market Basket
Winnie, TX
12.2005 - 06.2007
  • Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed merchandise for sale.
  • Utilized knives appropriately when cutting raw meats into portions or steaks.
  • Inspected meats for quality assurance before selling them to customers.
  • Operated slicers, grinders and other butcher shop equipment safely.
  • Prepared cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry to customer specifications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Newton Highschool
Newton, TX
05-2007

Skills

  • Merchandising Strategies
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Workplace Safety
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Loss prevention strategies
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Merchandising management
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales monitoring
  • Sales Leadership
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking and Prioritizing
  • Cash Handling and Reconciliation
  • Inventory and Stocking
  • Customer outreach

References

  • Allen Vinet 504-508-9316
  • Jerry Chiasson 504-390-5269
  • Arthur Mitchell 504-234-5491

Timeline

Meat and Seafood Manager

Labories
08.2007 - 12.2021

Butcher

Market Basket
12.2005 - 06.2007

High School Diploma -

Newton Highschool
Nicholas DeFranza