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Russell Jumper

Newton

Summary

Motivated Store Leader with a strong grocery background overseeing operations, sales and merchandising. Led team of employees by training on procedures, merchandising, customer service and selling skills. Boosted sales by updating store merchandise frequently, creating eye-catching layouts and displaying promotional signage in high-traffic areas.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Leader

Dillons Grocery Store
Augusta
03.2025 - Current
  • Supervised daily store operations and maintained high customer service standards.
  • Trained and mentored new employees in store procedures and policies.
  • Managed inventory levels and ensured product availability on shelves.
  • Implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and appeal.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate updates and address concerns.
  • Monitored sales trends and adjusted stock levels to meet customer demand.
  • Enforced safety protocols to create a secure shopping environment for customers.
  • Collaborated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and supplies.
  • Managed all aspects of store operations including staffing schedules, budgeting.
  • Resolved customer service issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Hired, trained, and evaluated personnel; addressed employee concerns and grievances.
  • Maximized profits by controlling costs and managing budgets effectively.
  • Kept track of staff attendance records and updated payroll information accordingly.
  • Provided feedback on performance of staff members through regular appraisals.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.

Assistant Store Leader

Dillons
10.2022 - Current

In addition to the duties below I have Supported ReGrand Openings at stores 72, 20 and 49. I have supported standards walks such as at stores 65 and 83. I was also on special assignment as a center store field specialist where I aided in setting store 83 up for a standards walk and helped support as well as coach/train store teams.

  • Trained staff on daily duties and supervised and provided feedback, resulting in improved performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Boosted sales through attractive merchandise presentation, competitive pricing and adequate inventory.
  • Coached employees to help each reach true potential and expand skill sets.
  • Coordinated restocks to keep retail displays organized and full for customers.
  • Coordinated merchandising by planning floor layouts and displays, guiding resets and directing sales signage placement.
  • Scheduled staff to assign employee shifts according to departmental and business needs.
  • Kept store properly maintained to specific corporate standards.
  • Oversaw inventory receiving, stocking, pricing and returns by coordinating with vendors and directing employees.
  • Analyzed inventory trends to guide product ordering and develop sales promotions to minimize overstock.
  • Increased sales by optimizing in-store promotional strategies.

Grocery Manager

Dillons
Newton
12.2019 - Current
  • Promoted from dairy lead.
  • Drove consistent grocery sales with effective merchandising and promotions implementation.
  • Coordinated efficient restocking of grocery merchandise to meet customer needs and promote consistent sales.
  • Distributed daily tasks to appropriate employees and checked to ensure all duties were completed within expected time frames.
  • Delivered expert customer service to all store patrons and assisted with locating desired items.
  • Maximized profit by coordinating efficient team workflows, minimizing waste and controlling shrinkage.
  • Analyzed store's inventory and ordered merchandise and products to keep stock level.
  • Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Checked supply against demand by overseeing all merchandising decisions, replenishment and inventory management.
  • Maintained and organized store displays to enhance product visibility and expedite product location activities.
  • Monitored work environment for safety, cleanliness and organization throughout shift.
  • Reviewed current planograms and end cap placements to properly merchandise items.
  • Verified invoices against delivered merchandise to check shipment accuracy.

Dairy Lead

Dillons
Newton
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Promoted from frozen lead.
  • Addressed customer questions and explained key information about newly stocked dairy offerings.
  • Sanitized work areas within dairy department, performing general housekeeping and refuse removal duties.
  • Pulled out of date products from shelves and cases, disposing of items in proper bins.
  • Confirmed pricing accuracy and checked all department signage, maintaining correct sale prices
  • Organized storage of articles in bins, floor, shelves and assigned areas according to product categories.
  • Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement.
  • Stocked and rotated products, supplies and paper goods to optimize freshness.
  • Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers or bins.

Frozen Lead

Dillons
Newton
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Promoted from clerk.
  • Ordered merchandise with accuracy by verifying back stock and maintaining inventories.
  • Maintained safe, organized store by keeping aisles free of merchandise and boxes.
  • Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
  • Researched out-of-stock items to find additional inventory in other store locations.
  • Oversaw entire stock management process, including receiving incoming merchandise, shelf replenishment and shrinkage control.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and delivered appropriate information after carefully researching issues.
  • Conducted department walkthroughs to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels and poor merchandising.

Clerk

Dillons
Newton
10.2014 - 08.2018
  • Cleaned shelves and restocked with new inventory when products stock ran low.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, including processing payments and bagging items.
  • Assisted customers by carrying packages and bags and securing purchases in vehicles.
  • Followed all food safety and health code standards.
  • Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing all work surfaces and equipment.
  • Moved merchandise to departments using equipment such as hand trucks.
  • Pleasantly helped customers by finding requested items, boosting store revenues and improving retention rates.
  • Operated different grocery store equipment, including balers, power jacks and slicing machines.
  • Maintained and organized store displays to enhance product visibility and expedite product location activities.
  • Examined grocery products to immediately remove from stock expired or spoiled items, adhering to "first in, first out" rule.
  • Managed cash register operations using POS system, including processing sales and returns.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Skills

  • Task Delegation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Inventory Management
  • Merchandising
  • Scheduling
  • Staff Management
  • Display Set-Up
  • Store Merchandising
  • Inventory Merchandising
  • Handheld Computer Device Software
  • Microsoft Office
  • Documentation and Reporting

Timeline

Store Leader

Dillons Grocery Store
03.2025 - Current

Assistant Store Leader

Dillons
10.2022 - Current

Grocery Manager

Dillons
12.2019 - Current

Dairy Lead

Dillons
02.2019 - 12.2019

Frozen Lead

Dillons
08.2018 - 02.2019

Clerk

Dillons
10.2014 - 08.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science

Wichita State University

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Wichita State University
Russell Jumper