Ryan Fountain
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Accomplished retail management professional with a solid track record as Assistant Grocery Manager at Publix Supermarkets. Proficient in team leadership, inventory management, and merchandising strategies. Demonstrated ability to improve store operations and cultivate customer loyalty, contributing to overall business success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Grocery Manager
Publix Supermarkets
Sarasota, FL
09.2020 - 04.2025
- Supervised daily grocery department operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and merchandising guidelines.
- Led, trained, and motivated a team of associates to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain store presentation.
- Assisted in scheduling, payroll, and performance reviews to improve productivity and employee engagement.
- Monitored inventory levels, coordinated product ordering, and reduced shrink through effective stock rotation and loss prevention practices.
- Collaborated with department and store managers to meet sales goals, increase customer satisfaction, and optimize store performance.
- Resolved customer concerns with professionalism and efficiency, strengthening customer loyalty and retention.
- Key Skills
- Retail Operations & Merchandising
- Customer Service & Relations
- Team Leadership & Training
- Inventory & Stock Management
- Scheduling & Staff Development
- Loss Prevention & Shrink Control
- Sales Growth Strategies
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Sarasota Military Academy
Sarasota, FL01.2020
Skills
- Problem resolution
- Customer support and service
- Employee training and development
- Health and safety compliance
- Task delegation and management
- Merchandising strategies
- Scheduling coordination
- Loss prevention techniques
- Performance evaluation processes
- Verbal and written communication
- Product ordering systems
- Time management skills
- Multitasking proficiency
- Computer literacy
Certification
CPR/AED Certified
Industrial Truck certified
Timeline
Assistant Grocery Manager
Publix Supermarkets
09.2020 - 04.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Sarasota Military Academy