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Skills

  • Security systems
  • Adaptability to supply chain disruptions
  • Time management
  • Award-winning customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Developing efficient workflows
  • Meat cutting
  • Customer service
  • New hire training and mentoring
  • Customer satisfaction improvement

Work Experiences

  • Awarded Outstanding Service Award in 2021.
  • Used QuickBooks to compile data gathered from various sources.
  • Completed bi-annual inspections.
  • Increased profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
  • Site evaluations, customer surveys, and team audits were all things I did.
  • Was in charge of answering customer questions about specific products and cutting meats to order.
  • Tableau was delivered to customer locations by me.
  • Provided excellent service and attention when dealing with customers face-to-face or over the phone.
  • Conducted formal safety trainings for employees on safe meat handling and storage practices, resulting in zero safety incidents over the past year.
  • Assisted customers with selecting cuts of meat.

Summaries

  • Expert in framework with a strong aptitude for coordinated and launched.
  • Metric and category have a proven track record.
  • Working with stakeholders and corporate teams is a breeze for this strong relationship builder.
  • PMP certified
  • Adaptable and motivated, with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in either a team-based or individually motivated environment.
  • Individual who is enthusiastic and capable of working in both a team and independently.
  • Adept at creating engaging product displays.
  • Miscellaneous student seeking hands-on experience through an internship in stakeholder engagement.
  • Achieved a 43% increase in department sales.
  • Meat Department Associate is a hardworking and dependable Meat Department Associate who excels at process improvement and strategic planning.

Accomplishments

  • Trained and onboarded new staff members on safe meat-handling procedures, improving department efficiency and safety compliance.
  • Assigned and managed daily tasks of 5 team members to ensure the department operated smoothly during peak hours.
  • Worked closely with suppliers to negotiate long-term deals, reducing department costs by $14 per quarter while maintaining product quality.
  • Developed and maintained a stock replenishment schedule that improved product availability by 69%, minimizing out-of-stock items.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure all federal and state regulations around meat safety were adhered to, maintaining a flawless safety record.
  • Developed training documentation and processes for new hires, reducing onboarding time by 47% and improving overall team performance.
  • Revamped the department's ordering process in collaboration with the purchasing department, decreasing order errors by 24% and saving $5 annually.
  • Reduced the department's carbon footprint by expertly managing energy-efficient refrigeration units, resulting in a $9 savings over several months.
  • Resolved customer complaints related to product freshness, leading to a 32% decrease in overall complaints in the one year.
  • Oversaw seasonal demand adjustments in tandem with management, resulting in a 15% reduction in stock shortages during peak holiday seasons.

Affiliations

  • Alumnus, Butchery Training Program – Applied coursework knowledge to enhance in-store meat preparation and labeling compliance.
  • Team Lead, Deli & Meat Cross-Promotions Pilot Program – Worked across departments to increase customer awareness and joint sales efforts for meat and deli products to drive sales growth by 20%.
  • Member, Food Industry Association (FMI) – Worked on initiatives to improve grocery store meat handling procedures, improving department workflow efficiency by 71%.
  • Certified in Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP), 2021 – Applied safety principles in meat handling that greatly reduced customer complaints regarding product quality by 20%.
  • Food Waste Reduction Task Force – Participated in a program that helped the store reduce unsold meat waste by 41%, improving sustainability efforts.
  • Certified Meat Handler, Texas Department of Agriculture – Ensured the compliance of the meat department with food safety standards, reducing inspection penalties.
  • Member, Meat Processing and Packing Association (MPPA) – Accessed ongoing resources related to meat product standards, legal regulations, and innovation in meat display techniques.
  • Participant, National Beef Association Retail Advisory Council – Implemented beef industry standards for improved customer experience and product quality.
  • Certified Meat & Seafood Specialist, National Association of Purchasing Managers – Delivered cost-saving procurement strategies through optimized vendor management for meat supplies.
  • Attendee, National Retail Federation Convention – Participated in professional meat counter management sessions, gaining skills to enhance department organization and layout improvements.

Certifications

  • Advanced Meat Packaging Specialist Certification
  • Food Quality Auditor Certification - Lakeside Partners
  • Lean Meat Department Operations Certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Meat Processing & Fabrication Certification (MPFC) - Brightline
  • Certified in Supply Chain Logistics - Ironclad Systems
  • Certified in Food Retail Operations Management
  • Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus Certification
  • Market-Specific Butcher Certification - Atlanta
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

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