Shawn Whalen
Eagle,WI
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in leadership, management, and customer service. Strong work ethic and proven track record of success. Navy veteran with honed ability to effectively manage time and others. Adaptable and flexible for optimal outcomes. Drive to succeed and grow matched by proficiency in operations and efficiency. Confident in making a valuable addition to your team.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Manager
Aldi
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Leading and managing store operations, maximizing sales, controlling expenses, building a high-performing team, and ensuring excellent customer service, while also managing inventory and minimizing losses
- Lead and motivate a team of store associates
- Train, develop, and provide feedback to team members
- Ensure adherence to ALDI standards and policies
- Manage staffing levels and schedules effectively
- Oversee day-to-day store operations, including opening and closing procedures
- Manage inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing losses
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked store environment
- Ensure proper merchandising and presentation of products
- Maximize sales and achieve financial targets
- Control expenses and manage the store budget
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify areas for improvement
- Provide excellent customer service and ensure customer satisfaction
- Address customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly and effectively
- Assist with training and onboarding new team members
- Maintain a safe and secure work environment
Assistant Store Manager
Aldi
10.2019 - 05.2023
- Assists the store manager in overseeing daily operations, including staff management, inventory control, ensuring a clean and organized store environment, and providing excellent customer service, all while adhering to food safety standards
- Supervising and training employees, including scheduling, assigning tasks, and addressing performance issues
- Motivating and supporting the team to ensure a positive and productive work environment
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
2nd Press Operator/1st Press Operator
The Strathmore Company
12.2012 - 03.2015
- Hung paper rolls on a web press
- Maintained water conductivity, ink and ink levels
- Crimped and hung plates, Set register
- Also responsible for loading paper maintaining proper ink levels and water conductivity
- Assist 1st press operator in registration and color control
- Insure proper compensation and fold is maintained
- Insure quality control of job is maintained at all times
- Produced high quality finished printed material in a timely and efficient manner
Shift Manager
Macaroni Grill
02.2011 - 07.2012
- Server/Bartender/Shift Manager
Server
Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse
12.2009 - 05.2010
Carpenter
Tinerella Construction
01.2008 - 01.2009
Roll Setter/2nd Press Operator
Solar Communications
12.2007 - 07.2008
- Hung paper rolls on a web press
- Maintained water conductivity, ink and ink levels
- Crimped and hung plates, Set register
- Also responsible for loading paper maintaining proper ink levels and water conductivity
- Assist 1st press operator in registration and color control
- Insure proper compensation and fold is maintained
- Insure quality control of job is maintained at all times
Roll Setter
Solar Communications
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Hung paper rolls on a web press
- Maintained water conductivity, ink and ink levels
- Crimped and hung plates, Set register
- Second pressman
- Also responsible for loading paper maintaining proper ink levels and water conductivity
- Assist 1st press operator in registration and color control
- Insure proper compensation and fold is maintained
- Insure quality control of job is maintained at all times
Warehouse supervisor/Roll Setter/2nd Press Operator
Press Corps, Inc.
01.2001 - 06.2006
- Handle inventory and paperwork for paper rolls and ink Fork Lift operation
- Hung paper rolls on a web press
- Maintained water conductivity, ink and ink levels
- Crimped and hung plates, Set register
- Cross trained as a receiving manager
- Well rounded in all areas of printing including bindery, maintaining proper ink levels and water conductivity shipping, marketing and sales
- Second pressman on a 40" Heidelberg 4 color perfecter
- Also responsible for loading paper
- Assist 1st press operator in registration and color control
- Insure proper compensation and fold is maintained
- Insure quality control of job is maintained at all times
Laborer
Press Corps, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Setting up and taking down equipment for various venues including electrical, sound and concert seating
Roll Setter
Hart Graphics
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Hung rolls of paper on a web press
- Maintained ink and water, balanced hanging plates
- Also helped in the sheet fed department loading paper, and bindery work
Education
High School -
James Bowie High School
06.1993
ABH "A" School -
US NAVY
11.1993
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Customer relations
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- Certification in U.S. Navy Aircraft Fire Fighting School
- Certification in U.S. Navy Shipboard Fire Fighting School
Timeline
Store Manager
Aldi
05.2023 - 03.2025
Assistant Store Manager
Aldi
10.2019 - 05.2023
2nd Press Operator/1st Press Operator
The Strathmore Company
12.2012 - 03.2015
Shift Manager
Macaroni Grill
02.2011 - 07.2012
Server
Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse
12.2009 - 05.2010
Carpenter
Tinerella Construction
01.2008 - 01.2009
Roll Setter/2nd Press Operator
Solar Communications
12.2007 - 07.2008
Roll Setter
Solar Communications
01.2007 - 01.2008
Warehouse supervisor/Roll Setter/2nd Press Operator
Press Corps, Inc.
01.2001 - 06.2006
Laborer
Press Corps, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2006
Roll Setter
Hart Graphics
01.1996 - 01.2001
ABH "A" School -
US NAVY
High School -
James Bowie High School
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