Rachel Barker
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dynamic seafood department manager with 10 years of experience in a seafood shop, and 19 years total retail experience, all at Town and Country. Enthusiastic and collaborative management style that fosters a strong team environment, and a culture of exceptional service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Seafood Department Manager
Town and Country Markets
Shoreline, WA
04.2021 - Current
- Provide leadership by motivating my team members to excel in their different roles.
- Develop strategies for increasing sales and profitability of the seafood department.
- Keep track of seasonal trends.
- Find creative ways to merchandise products.
- Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, evaluated performance of all personnel assigned to the seafood department.
- Educated team members on how to safely handle products, use equipment and keep accurate records in accordance with food safety guidelines.
- Planned work schedules for maximum efficiency without sacrificing customer service needs.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to ensure successful operations and guest service goals were met.
- Delivered superior service to customers during high-volume hours to cultivate great company reputation.
- Enthusiastic home cook, with a passion for food.
Education
Heart Of Leadership
10-2024
High School Diploma -
North Kitsap High School
Poulsbo, WA06-2003
Fishmongers Appreticship Program
South Seattle Community CollegeSome College (No Degree) - Associates in Science
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline, WASkills
- Inventory management
- Product merchandising
- Food safety compliance
- Sales strategy development
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Seasonal trend analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- MS office
- Authentic enthusiasm
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Spending time in the outdoors
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Seafood Department Manager
Town and Country Markets
04.2021 - Current
Heart Of Leadership
High School Diploma -
North Kitsap High School
Fishmongers Appreticship Program
Some College (No Degree) - Associates in Science
Shoreline Community College