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Tony Gonzalez

Chicago,IL

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prepared Foods Team Leader

Whole Foods Market One Chicago
06.2020 - Current
  • Sustains exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends.
  • Advanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management.
  • Food safety certification.
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
  • Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
  • Product knowledge.
  • Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
  • Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
  • Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.

Prepared Foods Team Leader

Whole Foods Market Green Bay Road
10.2018 - 02.2021
  • Maintained high level of efficiency in fast-paced work environment. Department volume of 80k in weekly sales
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new employees, aimed at building high-functioning team focused on stock management, visual merchandising and general store operations.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.

Prepared Foods Team Lead

Whole Foods Market Streeterville
05.2016 - 10.2018
  • Maintained high level of efficiency in fast-paced work environment. Department volume of 120k in weekly sales
  • Greeted customers with friendly demeanor to enhance positive guest experience.
  • Prepared food items by following recipes and product directions.
  • Offered product samples to customers, generating additional sales through taste-testing.
  • Prepared menu orders for customers, ensuring quality and visual presentation.
  • Completed all hot and cold food assignments to meet deadlines for meal preparation.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL
06.2018

High School Diploma -

LaneTech College Prep
Chicago, IL
06.2012

Certification

  • Licensed Serve Safe Certification - 2025

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Prepared Foods Team Leader

Whole Foods Market One Chicago
06.2020 - Current

Prepared Foods Team Leader

Whole Foods Market Green Bay Road
10.2018 - 02.2021

Prepared Foods Team Lead

Whole Foods Market Streeterville
05.2016 - 10.2018

Associate of Applied Science -

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College

High School Diploma -

LaneTech College Prep
  • Licensed Serve Safe Certification - 2025

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