Russell Kipker
Joshua,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Meat Department Manager successful at driving customer satisfaction and building loyalty. Highly effective at keeping shelves neat and stocked with top meats. Prepared to bring many years of experience to fast-paced position. Dedicated professional effectively using meat quality techniques needed to process and produce customer specified products. Consistently mentors associates in cutting methods and safety measures. Offers attention to detail to minimize waste and excellent communication skills to foster positive relationships. Having over 35yrs of meat cutting and Department management experience
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Department Manager
Albertsons Supermarket
Azle, Texas
2022.07 - 2024.07
Oversee the day-to-day operation of the meat and seafood dept. Ordering of all meat, lunchmeats, frozen meats, and all fresh and frozen seafood. Insured freshness and fullness of meat and seafood cases consistently. Inventory, scheduling training of all new hires, and ongoing training for clerks and meat cutters as policies and procedures changed.
Meat Department Manager
Tom Thumb Food Stores
Hulen, Texas
2002.04 - 2019.08
- Created promotional materials such as flyers or coupons that highlighted featured products.
- Sourced new suppliers as needed to maintain competitive pricing on products offered in the department.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while upholding company policies and procedures.
- Kept up-to-date on industry news related to meat processing technology.
Meat Cutter
Walmart
Weatherford, Texas
2000.02 - 2002.07
- Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
- Sliced cooked hams, corned beef, bacon and sausage products by hand or with electric slicers.
- Weighed meats for sale at the service counter or pre-packaged for sale in the retail market.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marshall High School
Marshall, MI1975-04
Skills
- Inventory ordering
- Pricing expertise
- Sanitation Standards
- Schedule Management
- Schedule Coordination
- Temperature Monitoring
- Merchandising management
- Employee Development
- Budget Administration
Timeline
Meat Department Manager
Albertsons Supermarket
2022.07 - 2024.07
Meat Department Manager
Tom Thumb Food Stores
2002.04 - 2019.08
Meat Cutter
Walmart
2000.02 - 2002.07
High School Diploma -
Marshall High School