Sean Hennessy

I was the Grocery Sales Manager for three different Big Y locations over the course of five years. As Grocery Sales Manager, my day to tasks included writing proper schedules to assure proper coverage was on to enhance the customer shopping experience. I oversaw the day to day tasks to make sure all deadlines were met and that the department didn’t fall behind, assisting where needed. I ensured all new and underperforming associates were given proper training so all could meet their potential, while creating a culture that made coming into work enjoyable for all. I oversaw all ordering, both when it was done by associates and then as we transferred to a new online ordering system. To make sure we remained properly in stock with our new online ordering system I performed daily counts of our aisles to make sure the actual inventory matched the computer. I oversaw the receiving of all inventory coming into the building and made sure we were receiving what we were being charged for. I maintained an organized back room area to ensure work flow was at its most efficient. I executed weekly merchandising plans to make sure all required sale items were displayed and signed properly. Additionally on top of my duties as the Grocery Manager, I was often ask to manage the store when my store’s admin team needed additional coverage. When asked to do this I would check in with all departments in the store to make sure they had proper staffing, assisting where I could, while also deal with any customer or employee conflicts to find the correct resolutions. These shifts could be either opening or closing the store.

I was the Grocery Manager at 2 different locations for Roche Bros. over the course of nearly 2 years. As Grocery Manager I was responsible for writing efficient schedules. I was responsible for the ordering of the entire grocery department that I worked in, while also overseeing the ordering and stocking of the dairy and frozen departments. I was responsible for the training of all new and underperforming associates, helping them to reach their highest potential. I oversaw the receiving of all product that came through our receiving area, assuring that we were getting what was invoiced. I maintained an organized back room area to ensure work flow was at its most efficient. I worked with our vendors to make sure we were receding to right amount of product, and communicate upcoming promotions. I created weekly merchandising plans and executed them to display the best upcoming sale items. On top of running the Grocery Department, I also assisted with running the store when our store management team needed additional coverage. When doing so I would check in with every department and made sure they had what they needed for the day, assisting where I could, while also dealing with any customer or employee conflicts that would come up and finding the correct resolution. This would be done either for the store opening or closing.

I was the Grocery Sales Manager for three different Big Y locations over the course of five years. As Grocery Sales Manager, my day to tasks included writing proper schedules to assure proper coverage was on to enhance the customer shopping experience. I oversaw the day to day tasks to make sure all deadlines were met and that the department didn’t fall behind, assisting where needed. I ensured all new and underperforming associates were given proper training so all could meet their potential, while creating a culture that made coming into work enjoyable for all. I oversaw all ordering, both when it was done by associates and then as we transferred to a new online ordering system. To make sure we remained properly in stock with our new online ordering system I performed daily counts of our aisles to make sure the actual inventory matched the computer. I oversaw the receiving of all inventory coming into the building and made sure we were receiving what we were being charged for. I maintained an organized back room area to ensure work flow was at its most efficient. I executed weekly merchandising plans to make sure all required sale items were displayed and signed properly. Additionally on top of my duties as the Grocery Manager, I was often ask to manage the store when my store’s admin team needed additional coverage. When asked to do this I would check in with all departments in the store to make sure they had proper staffing, assisting where I could, while also deal with any customer or employee conflicts to find the correct resolutions. These shifts could be either opening or closing the store.

I was an Asst Grocery Manager for 5 different Roche Bros. locations over the course of 5 years. During this time I would assist the grocery manager with any day to day tasks needed. This included overseeing receiving, vendor communication, ordering, managing displays and shelf in stock positioning, training and development and scheduling. On top of assisting with the ordering of the grocery department, I was in charge of ordering and stocking the frozen food section. I maintained a neat and organized freezer to assure work flow was at its most efficient. I assured execution of the Grocery Manager’s weekly merchandising plan by managing a small team and assigning associates different tasks. On top of my duties as the Asst. Grocery Manager, I would also be asked to manage the store when store’s management team needed coverage help. I would check in with each department to make sure they had what they needed for the day, assisting where I could, while also dealing with any customer or employee conflict, working to create the correct resolution to the problem.

I was the Dairy Chief for the Mashpee, MA Roche Bros. location for over a year. As dairy chief I was responsible for the ordering of the entire dairy department. I would break down deliveries in the mornings and maintain an organized dairy cooler. I stocked and rotated the deliveries as they came in, and assured proper stocking and rotation was happening by the part time associates at night. I would work with new and underperforming associates to help them reach their potential in the department.