Ruthie Blackgrove

• Managed inventory levels to support seasonal merchandising initiatives.
• Ensured inventory and ordering for Jacent owned items.
• Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
• Worked with store management to ensure compliance with both Jacent and store compliance

• Conducted regular audits of displays to maintain brand standards and compliance.
• Built relationships with store managers to enhance collaboration and execution of plans.
• Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability and restocked merchandise.
• Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
• Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.

Supervised above and below wing operations to ensure safety and enhance efficiency.

• Led environmental coordination efforts to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Served as complaint resolution officer, ensuring adherence to ADA and CFR Part 382 regulations.
• Coordinated ground security operations to uphold security regulations.
• Oversaw hiring and onboarding processes to streamline recruitment efforts.
• Acted as general manager designee during absence of general manager.

• Executed full wall resets for six cosmetic lines in Meijer stores, enhancing product visibility and customer engagement
• Implemented planograms and ensured compliance with Meijer standards to maintain brand consistency and optimize merchandising layout

• Guided board members in developing effective policies and governance frameworks to enhance organizational integrity.
• Provided strategic guidance to Board members on governance best practices, enhancing decision-making processes.
• Reviewed and approved organizational policies, procedures, and budgets from the Board of Directors.
• Facilitated communication between administration, faculty, and community stakeholders to foster collaboration and transparency.
• Assisted in developing annual goals that aligned with the organization's vision statement.
• Reviewed and approved curriculum changes to meet educational standards.

• Managed daily operations of fine dining restaurant in a luxury hotel.
• Oversaw staff hiring, training, and performance evaluations for optimal service.
• Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies for smooth operations.
• Led marketing initiatives to promote restaurant offerings and attract new customers.
• Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
• Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
• Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
• Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.