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Richard Werner

Richard Werner

Biddeford,ME

Summary

Through strategic planning and analytical abilities have significantly boosted sales at Sid Wainer & Son, where important client relationships, including one with Disney were cultivated. Proficient in MS Excel and BY Data Manager, and with robust team leadership skills honed as a chef, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in diverse roles, including that of a Planogram Analyst at SAS. As a results-oriented Analyst, specializing in processing and distilling complex data sets, by proactively resolving operational, workflow, and production challenges by pinpointing trends that affect business outcomes.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Planogram Analyst

SAS
03.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improving sales and enhancing the shopping experience for customers.
  • Enhanced internal knowledge dissemination by creating detailed Planograms that delineate standard operating procedures for product placement.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
  • Enhanced efficiency through the streamlining of data analysis procedures and the use of visualization tools for interpretation.

Chef

Many Employers
05.1989 - 03.2020
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently providing exceptional dishes, garnering positive reviews.
  • Trained and developed kitchen staff of up to 30, implementing disciplinary actions and conducting performance evaluations.
  • Created menus, managed food expenses, and supervised quality, sanitation, and safety procedures. Managed business operations, inventory, and customer service for the restaurant.
  • Coordinated and accepted food and beverage deliveries, consistently staying within budget and cost constraints.
  • Effectively maintaining food and labor costs below industry standards for increased profitability. Efficiently controlling food costs, practicing portion control, and reducing waste.
  • Conducted inventory of food, ingredients, and supplies to facilitate vendor order planning.
  • Ensured excellent food quality and customer satisfaction by tailoring meal preparation to guest preferences. Fostered robust vendor relationships, securing competitive prices for ingredients and supplies.

Senior Executive Sales Representative

Sid Wainer & Son
01.1997 - 05.2006
  • Managed $11 million of annual business. 250 buying customers.
  • Boosted sales revenue through the development of solid relationships with leading clients such as Disney and Marriott, offering astute recommendations for home brand products.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service, addressing concerns promptly, and offering tailored solutions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.
  • Determined needs, delivered solutions, and overcame objections through consultative selling skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts, Management

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05.1993

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Excel proficiency
  • Information Gathering
  • Data Processing
  • Report Preparation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Written Communication
  • Self Motivation

Timeline

Planogram Analyst

SAS
03.2022 - Current

Senior Executive Sales Representative

Sid Wainer & Son
01.1997 - 05.2006

Chef

Many Employers
05.1989 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts, Management

Johnson & Wales University

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