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Partner of the month 3 out of the 5 years at H-E-B
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Yvonne Ybarra

Lubbock

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning culinary field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Meat Market Partner

HEB Grocery Store
Lubbock, TX
01.2026 - Current
  • Supported product promotions and marketing initiatives to enhance customer engagement.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Increased market share by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Improved product visibility with strategic merchandising and promotional efforts.

TSST Lead

HEB Grocery Store
Lubbock, TX
08.2025 - 01.2026
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Meat Market Partner

HEB Grocery Store
Lubbock, TX
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and conducting regular audits.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline daily operations and improve service efficiency.
  • Contributed to training new staff on store policies, procedures, and customer interaction techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during daily operations and food handling processes.
  • Implemented feedback from customers to enhance product offerings and service quality.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities by guiding team members towards achieving shared objectives consistently.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.

Market Deli Partner

HEB Grocery Store
Lubbock, TX
03.2022 - 10.2023

Executed effective merchandising techniques to maximize product appeal and customer engagement.

Oversaw proper product rotation and storage practices to enhance product quality and minimize waste.

Executed regular inspections of coolers and freezers to support operational efficiency.

CFT Partner

HEB Grocery Store
Lubbock, TX
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and reduce product shortages.
  • Organized product displays for enhanced visibility and accessibility, improving customer shopping experience.
  • Trained new staff on stocking procedures and safety protocols, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
  • Collaborated with management to identify areas for process improvements, successfully enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt assistance with locating items and answering inquiries.
  • Contributed to a positive store atmosphere by maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor while interacting with customers and coworkers.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.

Grocery Stocker

H-E-B Grocery
Lubbock, TX
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and reduce product shortages.
  • Organized product displays for enhanced visibility and accessibility, improving customer shopping experience.
  • Collaborated with management to identify areas for process improvements, successfully enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
  • Improved store organization by efficiently stocking shelves and maintaining clean, clutter-free aisles.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain well-stocked shelves during peak shopping hours for optimal customer experience.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Increased efficiency of backroom operations by organizing incoming shipments for easy access and distribution.
  • Optimized the use of storage space by consolidating overstock items, creating a more organized backroom area.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper stocking techniques, enhancing overall team performance.

General Manager

Skechers
Lubbock, TX
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Leads the teaming in meeting and exceeding sales plans.
  • Drives high unit velocity through an impeccably presented sales floor.
  • Coached and mentored the team in multiple retail skill-set to elevate the store's performance.
  • Recruiter,Trainer,Supports the store in leading outstanding people process and team development .
  • Ensures an amazing applicant and employee experience.
  • Directed operational strategies to enhance store performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce costs and improve stock accuracy.
  • Mentored department managers on leadership best practices and performance evaluation techniques.
  • Implemented training programs that improved employee engagement and retention rates.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and drive strategic decision-making for product offerings.
  • Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational efficiency.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Drove the successful execution of numerous large-scale events/promotions while closely managing costs/budgetary constraints associated with event planning/management activities.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with introduction of customer feedback system, leading to service improvements and repeat business.
  • Led team to exceed sales targets, implementing motivational incentives and comprehensive training programs.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

Assistant Manager

Gap Factory
Lubbock, TX
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Drives Store Sales through a customer first mindset
  • Ensures consistent execution by providing clear directions and standards.
  • Operating procedures and initiatives to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Coaches and builds team member confidence.
  • Minimizes shrink through guest service.
  • Hire and train new team members
  • Set new product to drive sales.
  • Ensured markdowns and promos are completed in a timely manner
  • Pay roll and scheduling.
  • Community service captin.

Pricing/Presentation Team Lead

Target
Lubbock, TX
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Lead a team that plans, schedules and completes accurate planograms and price accuracy workload.
  • Coach and review team member performance.
  • Maintain a clean great looking store and provide great guest service
  • Train team to set new softlines adjacency.
  • Lead a fast, fun and friendly sales floor team
  • Drive sales by overseeing the guest service and merchandising of two to three departments

Remodel Team Leader

Target
Lubbock, TX
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Supervised 40+ new remodel team members
  • Planned new planogram sets and softlines adjacency to help drive sales
  • Developed new team members
  • Deliver great guest service by engaging with guests, educating them on products, and selling through all avenues.
  • Coach and review team member performance

Signing supervisor

Target
Lubbock, TX
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Sets ad signs throughout the store
  • Put up overhead signs in and around the store.
  • Order supplies for the store.

Delivery driver

Coca-Cola Enterprise
Lubbock, TX
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Delivered products to various stores. Stocked coolers and rotated backstock.
  • Provided good delivery services to customers

Logistics Team Lead

Target
Lubbock, TX
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Trained and supervised a team of up to 45 flow team stockers.
  • Help develop shortage culture by identifying potential loss in store and from the DC.
  • Created a brand culture on the team

Grocery Team Lead

Target
Lubbock, TX
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Worked with vendors to obtain in stocks and out of dates
  • Maintained a green area and exceeded sales filling the floor with necessities, sale, and seasonal items.
  • Helped create a guest service environment.

Sales Floor Team Lead

Target
Lubbock, TX
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • I maintained a brand area and impacted sales by keeping selling space full and merchandised correctly.
  • Set ad signs for all promotions.
  • Obtained great in stocks and provide great guest service.

Logistics Team Lead

Target
Lubbock, TX
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Supervised over 40– flow team members.
  • Ensured that all products were push to the floor properly.
  • Met productivity goals by following best practices and developing team.
  • Implemented training to new team members and ensured profitability for store sales.

Stocker

Target
Lubbock, TX
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Unloaded and scanned the merchandise from the truck.
  • Stocked the freight on the shelves.
  • Backstocked freight that did not fit on the shelves.
  • Peer trainer for new employees.

Education

Business Management

South Plains College
01-2014

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Data-driven decision making
  • TABC certified
  • Performance tracking
  • Food safety certified
  • Sanitation practices
  • Health code compliance
  • Quality control
  • Meat preparation
  • Meat inspection
  • Portion control
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Supplies maintenance
  • Food safety regulations
  • Cutting
  • Meat wrapping
  • Meat presentation
  • Band saw
  • Meat cutting
  • Customer service
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Meat weighing and labeling
  • Knife handling

Certification

Meat Cutter

T.A.B.C

Food Safety

Timeline

Meat Market Partner

HEB Grocery Store
01.2026 - Current

TSST Lead

HEB Grocery Store
08.2025 - 01.2026

Meat Market Partner

HEB Grocery Store
10.2023 - 07.2024

Market Deli Partner

HEB Grocery Store
03.2022 - 10.2023

CFT Partner

HEB Grocery Store
08.2021 - 03.2022

Grocery Stocker

H-E-B Grocery
09.2020 - 03.2021

General Manager

Skechers
01.2019 - 08.2020

Assistant Manager

Gap Factory
01.2015 - 01.2019

Pricing/Presentation Team Lead

Target
01.2014 - 01.2015

Remodel Team Leader

Target
01.2013 - 01.2014

Signing supervisor

Target
01.2010 - 01.2013

Delivery driver

Coca-Cola Enterprise
01.2009 - 01.2010

Logistics Team Lead

Target
01.2009 - 01.2010

Grocery Team Lead

Target
01.2007 - 01.2009

Sales Floor Team Lead

Target
01.2005 - 01.2007

Logistics Team Lead

Target
01.2002 - 01.2005

Stocker

Target
01.2001 - 01.2002

Business Management

South Plains College

Partner of the month 3 out of the 5 years at H-E-B

H-E-B partner of the month.

Yvonne Ybarra