Tonia Turlington
Cleburne,TX
Summary
Dynamic Fresh Food Manager with a proven track record at Loves Travel Stop, excelling in inventory management and staff training. Expert in implementing merchandising strategies that boosted sales and minimized waste. Adept at fostering team collaboration and ensuring compliance with food safety standards, driving operational efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fresh Food Manager
Loves Travel Stop
1188 5. Oak St
01.2021 - Current
- Managed fresh food inventory to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
- Trained staff on safe food handling practices and compliance procedures.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality produce for store offerings.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and sales.
- Monitored quality standards of fresh products, conducting regular inspections.
- Assisted in developing promotional displays to attract customer interest in fresh items.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve selection and presentation of fresh foods.
- Coordinated daily operations including scheduling staff and managing workflow efficiency.
- Maintained compliance with health code standards.
- Determined and implemented appropriate productivity, quality and service goals.
- Trained and led team of Number department team members.
- Purchased new inventory according to expected regular and holiday demand.
- Conducted regular price audits to maintain competitive pricing within the market.
- Maximized profits through careful cost control measures such as bulk purchasing discounts from suppliers.
- Trained and mentored new employees on proper handling techniques and company procedures, resulting in improved team performance.
- Oversaw daily operations within the fresh food department efficiently while managing a diverse team of associates.
- Implemented innovative merchandising strategies to drive customer interest in seasonal products.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment according to health department guidelines.
Manager's Assistant
Whatabuger
42420. Main Steet Gun Barrel City, TX 45154
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Coordinated schedules and meetings for management, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to enhance information retrieval and accuracy.
- Assisted in project planning and execution, contributing to timely completion of objectives.
- Streamlined communication between departments, fostering collaboration and improving workflow efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency across various functions.
- Trained new team members on office protocols and best practices, promoting a cohesive work environment.
Commissary Department Manager
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
21064 Fm 2054 Tennessee Colony, TY 7588l
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Led team in achieving departmental goals through effective communication and collaboration.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Trained new staff on company policies, safety standards, and best practices.
- Coordinated schedules and assignments to optimize resource allocation across shifts.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards in daily operations.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to foster a culture of continuous improvement and feedback.
- Resolved conflicts and challenges within the team to maintain a positive work environment.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
- Optimized scheduling practices to ensure adequate staffing during peak business hours without sacrificing employee satisfaction or budgetary constraints.
- Managed projects efficiently from inception to completion ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Oversaw departmental budgets to ensure financial efficiency, leading to significant reduction in unnecessary expenditures.
: Jury Administrative Assistant
Guinn Justice Enter
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Managed scheduling and calendar organization to optimize executive time management.
- Coordinated communication between departments, fostering collaboration and information flow.
- Assisted in document preparation and presentation formatting for client meetings.
- Implemented office procedures that enhanced operational efficiency and workflow consistency.
- Maintained filing systems, ensuring quick retrieval of documents and improved organization.
- Supported project coordination by tracking deadlines and deliverables for team members.
- Utilized software tools to manage data entry tasks, enhancing accuracy in record-keeping.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
Skills
- Food safety
- Financial reports
- Stock rotation
- Invoice processing
- Staff training
- Merchandising strategies
- Inventory management
- Allergen awareness
- Food safety standards
- Waste reduction
- Pricing strategy
- Monthly inventory
- Merchandising skills
- Seasonal displays
- Coordinating schedules
- Department operations
- Multilingual communication
- Nutrition awareness
- Menu planning
- Sales analysis
- Product evaluation
- Local sourcing
- Cross-merchandising
- Promotional planning
- Product purchasing
Certification
Food safety
Timeline
Fresh Food Manager
Loves Travel Stop
01.2021 - Current
Manager's Assistant
Whatabuger
05.2017 - 12.2020
Commissary Department Manager
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
06.2014 - 04.2017
: Jury Administrative Assistant
Guinn Justice Enter
01.2013 - 06.2014