Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Positive Feedback
Other Positions with Festival
Timeline
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Ryan Ripplinger

Fall Creek,WI

Summary

To obtain the the role of Manager in the Frozen Foods/Dairy Department, and to continue to serve our guests and community at the highest level.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Frozen Dairy Assistant Department Manager

Festival Foods
Eau Claire, WI
07.2020 - Current
  • Organize schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands
  • Mentor staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership
  • Coach team members and deliver constructive feedback to promote better productivity and build confidence
  • Delegate tasks to team members based upon skill level
  • Assist supervisor in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives
  • Provide leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs
  • Complete thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain optimal operational standards each day
  • Manage visual merchandising, maintaining standards and elevating Guest experience
  • Monitor inventory levels and place new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked
  • Keep Warehouse clean and organized, because the health of the store is determined by the health of the backroom

Frozen Dairy Assistant Department Manager PM

Festival Foods
Eau Claire, WI
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Ran an efficient crew through training, development, and execution.
  • Separated Dairy and Frozen loads for my department as well as Deli, Meat, Bakery, and Organic Foods.
  • Monitored stock levels and shared information with my managers when inventory was low.
  • Promoted teamwork and quality service through communication and coordination with other departments.
  • Filled displays and shelf
  • Closed the department on a nightly basis, and made sure the opening manager was walking into a department that was ready to go for the next day.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fall Creek High School
Fall Creek, WI
05.2019

Skills

  • Service Oriented
  • Team Building Leadership
  • Creative and Innovative
  • Prioritizing and Planning
  • Decision Making
  • Willing to Learn
  • Relationship Building
  • Time Management
  • Goal Oriented
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Maintain clean work areas

Certification

  • Certified on Power equipment (Wav, Powerjack, Forklift, Walk-behind, and Order picker)

Positive Feedback

  • Message I received from Frank Abnet on 2/14/22 (Senior Vice President HGI)

Boomerang basic #24 - Be Fussy About Details "I wanted to follow up with you and thank you for your grand opening condition freezer. Not only is it impressive, it helps labor efficiency and profitability. As I stated you freezer is tops in the company and something you and you team should be proud of. Thank you for making a difference."

Other Positions with Festival

2016 - Bagger/Cashier

2017 - Cartrunner

Timeline

Frozen Dairy Assistant Department Manager

Festival Foods
07.2020 - Current

Frozen Dairy Assistant Department Manager PM

Festival Foods
04.2020 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

Fall Creek High School
Ryan Ripplinger