Robin Michel
Lucid
Nashville,Tennessee
36
years of professional experience
Successful Retail professional with +10 years experience in large scale food and retail environments. Implement cost control measures to ensure operations remain within company targets. Maximize bottom line performance through P & L, merchandising, staff management, loss control and inventory management initiatives.
Work History
VP International
11 Years 4 Months- Facilitated opening and operation of hearing and optical centers across 59 locations in Sam's China Walmart division.
- Drove record sales growth year over year, with 2026 sales running 30% higher than 2025.
- Oversaw 159 staff, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
- Streamlined team structure, achieving an average of 2.7 employees per location.
- Coached senior leaders on team structure, communication, and execution.
CEO
3 Years- Directed Natural Markets Food Group strategy across retail, merchandising, and supply chain operations.
- Reviewed budgets, forecasts, and expense plans to ensure alignment with strategic goals for Natural Markets Food Group.
- Negotiated vendor relationships and purchasing terms to enhance cost-effectiveness in food and grocery categories.
- Established policies, procedures, and protocols to streamline operations and enhance compliance within Natural Markets Food Group.
- Oversaw compliance with food safety, labor, and company policy requirements.
- Communicated company vision to executives, managers, and frontline teams.
- Guided store leaders on natural foods standards, customer service, and daily execution.
President
2 Years 2 MonthsGVP
6 YearsGVP
11 Years 10 MonthsEducation
Master of Science - Organization Behavior
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
Skills
Strategic planning
Financial strategy
Vendor negotiations
Operational excellence
Operational efficiency
Multi unit management
Retail operations
Affiliations
- Graduate, Advanced Management Program - Harvard University
- V.P. HOA - volunteer
- Volunteer, Second Harvest Food Bank
Timeline
VP International
Lucid
05.2015 - 09.2026Read More
CEO
Natural Markets Food Group
03.2012 - 03.2015Read More
President
Giant Food of Landover
03.2008 - 05.2010Read More
GVP
Roundy's Supermarkets Inc.
04.2002 - 04.2008Read More
GVP
H.E. Butt Grocery Company
06.1990 - 04.2002Read More
University of Texas
Master of Science from Organization Behavior
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University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science from Commerce
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