Sonjarae Wright
1692 Marceau Drive Conley,GA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Retail Professional with 12 years of experience specializing in team development, operational excellence, and inventory management. Proven track record of fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented culture aligned with Whole Foods Market’s Core Values. Skilled in executing vibrant merchandising strategies, optimizing labor schedules, and managing shrink to drive department profitability. Adept at leveraging situational leadership to coach team members and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Overnight Grocery Supervisor
Whole Foods Market Inc
Atlanta, GA
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Monitored product quality on shelves daily, removing expired or damaged items.
- Track productivity metrics.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Actively sort, break down pallets, and stock freight alongside the team.
Area Leader
Footprint Solutions
Atlanta, GA
02.2022 - Current
- Responsible for keeping the local merchandising team on task, assigning specific aisles or fixtures, and monitoring project pace to ensure the job is completed within the retailer’s approved hours
- Ensure that safety tagging, point-of-purchase (POP) signage, pricing labels, and product placement are executed 100% " according to the brand's guidelines before the team leaves the site.
- Oversee or directly complete the end-of-shift reporting by taking clear before-and-after photos, answering audit compliance questions, and logging the team's exact hours.
Department Supervisor
Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
10.2011 - 10.2021
- Supervised daily merchandising operations, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and visual guidelines.
- Trained and mentored team members on effective merchandising techniques and product placement strategies.
- Oversee both General Service (maintaining bays, dusting, straightening, and ensuring price-label accuracy) and Business Improvement Tasks (heavy resets and major product shifts).
- Ensure planogram accuracy and integrity.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, identify training gaps, and mentor associates on how to execute merchandising standards efficiently.
- Enforced strict safety guidelines on the floor, ensuring the team safely operates machinery, utilizes proper lifting techniques, and wears required personal protective equipment.
Skills
Shrink management
Employee training
Performance management
Conflict resolution
Labor optimization
Multitasking and prioritizing
Merchandising execution
Standard operating procedures
Customer service and assistance
Timeline
Overnight Grocery Supervisor
Whole Foods Market Inc
03.2024 - Current
Area Leader
Footprint Solutions
02.2022 - Current
Department Supervisor
Home Depot
10.2011 - 10.2021