SALVADOR CONCHA
New York,NY
Summary
Successful at improving department processes, controlling loss and driving sales growth through effective merchandising and employee coaching. Proficient in recordkeeping, equipment management and inventory oversight. Ready to take on new opportunities in a Management position.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Department Manager
Fairway Market LLC
New York, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Manage daily operations of the meat department ensuring product quality and freshness.
- Coordinate inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
- Ensure compliance with health regulations during food preparation and storage processes.
- Monitor inventory usage, place supply orders, and oversee stocking of new goods.
- Create promotional materials such as flyers or coupons that highlight featured products.
- Work closely with other departments within the store to ensure smooth operation.
Seafood Department Manager
Fairway Market LLC
New York, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Supervise seafood department operations to ensure quality and freshness.
- Manage inventory levels for optimal stock and product availability.
- Train staff on seafood handling, safety protocols, and customer service.
- Coordinate with suppliers to maintain quality standards and timely deliveries.
- Implement sanitation procedures to comply with health regulations and safety standards.
- Coordinate promotional activities, including advertising campaigns and special events, to boost sales.
- Implement loss prevention measures to minimize shrinkage and theft.
- Stocked and rotated seafood merchandise in accordance with company standards on merchandise presentation, safety, sanitation and customer service.
Cheesemonger
Fairway Market LLC
New York, NY
09.2017 - 01.2023
- Deep knowledge of various types of cheese, where they come from, and how to prep and pair them with other foods
- Assisting customers with the purchase of the cheese they desire as well as giving them excellent recommendations
- Shared responsibility for maintaining full operation of the cheese department for 6 months that solely consisted of myself and one other colleague as Pandemic resulted in losing other employees and as well as the manager of the cheese department
- Occasionally get invited to attend managers' meetings to assist with store opening and prep the cheese department for the day
Retail Consultant
Self-Employed
New York, NY
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Created needs assessments, outlined key initiatives, and roadmap implementation plans for retail business clients
- Consulted clients on best how to optimize customer service, product management, and retail management programs
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors to ensure product availability.
Store Supervisor
CITARELLA GOURMET MARKET
New York, NY
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Created need assessments, outlined key initiatives and road mapped implementation plans for retail business clients
- Responsible for daily operations of $20MM business
- Supervised a team of over 70 people
- Managed monthly budgets, quality control issues, inventory, product purchasing and customer service
- Oversaw business compliance regarding health and food safety regulations
- Enforced health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to New York State Code
- Trained and mentored new hires
Education
B.S. - Computer Science-Telecommunications
ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Training (10 years)
- Inventory (10 years)
- Management (10 years)
- Sales (10 years)
- Scheduling (10 years)
- Customer Service (10 years)
Certification
- Driver's License
- Food & Handling certificate
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional
Timeline
Meat Department Manager
Fairway Market LLC
01.2023 - Current
Seafood Department Manager
Fairway Market LLC
01.2023 - Current
Cheesemonger
Fairway Market LLC
09.2017 - 01.2023
Retail Consultant
Self-Employed
09.2015 - 08.2017
Store Supervisor
CITARELLA GOURMET MARKET
08.2013 - 08.2015
B.S. - Computer Science-Telecommunications
ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
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