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Shenevelyn Ross

Division Fuel Manager
Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Results-driven MBA professional with over 28 years of extensive experience in Staff and Operations Management within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Proven track record of developing high-performing teams and implementing sustainable processes that drive efficiency and growth. Expertise in leading operational teams of over 125 employees, contributing to annual revenues exceeding $26 million. Committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Division Fuel Manager

The Kroger Company
08.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: The Kroger Company is the largest traditional grocery retailer in the United States with over 2,400 stores in 34 states across the US.
  • Provide support for execution of merchandising, sanitation, and compliance standards at 104 fuel sites.
  • Customer Promise shops yielded over 90% rating.

Operations Field Specialist

The Kroger Company
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Serve as the subject matter expert and liaison with Retail Operations, Front End/KPF, Fuel, Food Safety, In Stock, Labor and Sanitation for Region A (35 stores). Provide support with helping store management identify opportunities in their facility.

Expense, Sanitation and Sustainability Manager

The Kroger Company
04.2017 - 09.2020
  • Accountable for 15 lines of operation budget and cost savings programs. Evaluated and introduced sanitation and sustainability programs for the division.
  • Improved website communication and visibility to the store teams. Met the 2019 Expense Savings goal.

Computer Assisted Ordering Manager

The Kroger Company
09.2015 - 04.2017
  • Charged with improving the in-stock position in 136 stores in the Central Division. Trained and coached on processes during store visits. Classroom and on-the-job training of new management trainees.
  • In-Stock Roll-Up percentage increased from 55% to 58% during first 6 months. Developed reporting to assist with improving DSD vendor in-stock.

Store Manager

The Kroger Company
12.2014 - 09.2015
  • Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the store including sales, gross profit, labor costs, human resources, customer satisfaction, expense control, loss prevention, advertising, and employee morale. Supervise up to 90+ employees in a 45,000 sq. ft. facility with annual sales of approximately $20MM.
  • Moved the Produce department’s customer satisfaction rate up 18% year-to-date - the highest increase for any Produce department in the district

Food Safety Manager

The Kroger Company
03.2012 - 12.2014
  • Executed the food safety initiatives for the 135 store Central Division. Following third-party audits, conducted store visits to assess the status of corrective actions for non-compliant issues. Built relationships with the various county food inspectors and third-party inspectors. Taught food safety certification classes to our division store management and operation teams.
  • Delivered food safety certification classes and maintained a 98% passing rate on exams

Assistant Produce Merchandiser

The Kroger Company
09.2006 - 03.2012
  • Managed sales and profits as well as created advertising plans for the 135 store Central Division.
  • Built vendor and procurement relationships to maximize low price strategies that increased market share in a highly competitive environment

Store Manager

The Kroger Company
06.2005 - 09.2006

Natural Foods Category Manager

The Kroger Company
09.2001 - 03.2005
  • Researched trends and introduced new items which included Low Carb and Gluten-Free products

Customer Service Coordinator

The Kroger Company
02.2001 - 09.2001

Store Manager

The Kroger Company
02.2000 - 02.2001

Co-Manager

The Kroger Company
08.1997 - 02.2000

Education

MBA -

Indiana Wesleyan University, Indianapolis, IN
12.2010

Bachelor of Science - Business

University of Cincinnati
06.1995

Skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Awards

Dale Carnegie Breakthrough Award – May 2006, Center for Leadership Development Humanitarian Award – March 2001, Kroger Customer Service Award – June 1999

Affiliations

  • Kroger Central Women’s Edge Social, Networking and Communication Co-Chair since 2021
  • Kroger Central Division United Way Campaign Co-Chair – 2007 and 2008
  • Kroger Retention Committee – 2000 – 2002

Timeline

Division Fuel Manager - The Kroger Company
08.2021 - Current
Operations Field Specialist - The Kroger Company
10.2020 - 08.2021
Expense, Sanitation and Sustainability Manager - The Kroger Company
04.2017 - 09.2020
Computer Assisted Ordering Manager - The Kroger Company
09.2015 - 04.2017
Store Manager - The Kroger Company
12.2014 - 09.2015
Food Safety Manager - The Kroger Company
03.2012 - 12.2014
Assistant Produce Merchandiser - The Kroger Company
09.2006 - 03.2012
Store Manager - The Kroger Company
06.2005 - 09.2006
Natural Foods Category Manager - The Kroger Company
09.2001 - 03.2005
Customer Service Coordinator - The Kroger Company
02.2001 - 09.2001
Store Manager - The Kroger Company
02.2000 - 02.2001
Co-Manager - The Kroger Company
08.1997 - 02.2000
University of Cincinnati - Bachelor of Science, Business
Indiana Wesleyan University - MBA,
Shenevelyn RossDivision Fuel Manager