Taylor Kebodeaux
Houston
Summary
Dynamic produce management professional with expertise in merchandising strategies and workforce management, honed at Kroger. Achieved significant profit growth by reducing waste and optimizing team efficiency. Extremely proficient in organizing and minimizing shrinkage of perishable goods. Skillful delegator and organizational problem-solver.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Manager
Kroger
10.2020 - Current
- Strengthen profits by offering the highest quality product, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Plan attractive displays, using color and texture.
- Oversee grocery team operations is kept in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements.
- Successfully manage budgets and allocate resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Reduce waste and pursue revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Evaluate employee performance and provide constructive feedback to improve efficiency.
Special Ops Assistant Produce Manager
Kroger
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Purchased produce following guidelines of quality and freshness.
- Boosted sales with top-notch merchandising and in implementing effective promotions.
- Organized efficient replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized.
- Improved staffing by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations.
- Coached and mentored new team members.
Assistant Produce Manager
Kroger
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Assisted customers with produce questions.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Head Produce Clerk
Kroger
02.2013 - 10.2019
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
Education
Fire Science - Firefighting
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2017
High School Diploma -
Cypress Ridge High School
Houston, TX06-2013
Skills
- Merchandising strategies
- Promotional planning
- Resource allocation
- Change management
- Workforce management
Accomplishments
- Team leader for The Ultra Fresh reset team.
- One of only two produce managers in the enterprise to achieve 2x and 3x fresh on end to end sustainments.
- Leader of two of the top 15 produce departments in the division.
- Won multiple sales contest involving NatureSweet, Wonderful Pom and Pistachios.
Timeline
Produce Manager
Kroger
10.2020 - Current
Special Ops Assistant Produce Manager
Kroger
05.2020 - 10.2020
Assistant Produce Manager
Kroger
10.2019 - 05.2020
Head Produce Clerk
Kroger
02.2013 - 10.2019
Fire Science - Firefighting
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Cypress Ridge High School
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