Walter Reece
Grove,OH
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Frozen Food Manager
Kroger
07.2017 - Current
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Dairy Manager
Kroger
05.1997 - 05.2017
- Restocked cases with new merchandise and removed expired items for proper disposal.
- Answered questions from customers and discussed new products placed in dairy cases.
- Delegated tasks and gave direction to team of 3 employees within dairy department.
- Checked department signage and confirmed proper pricing, making sure sale items accurate.
Grocery/Night Stock Manager
Kroger
01.1988 - 05.1997
- Maintained neat and organized backroom to easily access merchandise and drive sales.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
- Inventoried warehouse stock on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Set up displays of merchandise to market new products to customers.
Petty Officer
United States Navy, Unit
06.1985 - 06.1990
- Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
- Ordered supplies for my division
- Mess Specialist - cooked for the enlisted sailors
Bagging Associate
Kroger
10.1984 - 06.1985
- Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Worked together with cashiers to guarantee customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers by escorting and placing grocery bags in vehicles.
- Retrieved grocery carts and baskets from lot and various site locations.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
Education
Mess Specialist
Navy
Norfolk, VAHigh School Diploma -
London High School
London, OH06.1985
Skills
- Signage
- Safety Training
- Food Safety
- Guest Satisfaction
- Inventory Management
- Attention to Detail
- Budget Management
- Order Processing
- Performance Monitoring
Timeline
Frozen Food Manager
Kroger
07.2017 - Current
Dairy Manager
Kroger
05.1997 - 05.2017
Grocery/Night Stock Manager
Kroger
01.1988 - 05.1997
Petty Officer
United States Navy, Unit
06.1985 - 06.1990
Bagging Associate
Kroger
10.1984 - 06.1985
Mess Specialist
Navy
High School Diploma -
London High School
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