Experienced leader specializing in merchandising with strong communication skills. Prioritizes analysis, planning, and execution to produce results.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
District Operator
Sobeys
10.2017 - 11.2023
Oversaw 18 Foodland franchise locations.
Worked with high and low equity franchisees as well as corporate managers.
Responsible for reviewing and managing all aspects of the business including: sales, margin, shrink, labour, expenses, fidelity, food safety, and overall store conditions to help franchisees meet their goals.
Responsible for finding and developing future franchisees.
Grocery Specialist
Sobeys
07.2012 - 10.2017
Completed new store set ups and renovations.
Trained existing grocery managers as well as future franchisees.
Implemented CAO to Foodland banner.
Completed presentations and road shows on upcoming projects as well as new programs.
Grocery Manager
Dorchester Foodland
05.2002 - 07.2012
Responsible for financial performance and merchandising of grocery department including purchasing and receiving, sales performance, shrink management, labour targets, etc.
Responsible for training and developing new staff.
Responsible for opening and closing store.
Acted as franchisees second.
Grocery, Produce, Meat, Front End Clerk
Dorchester Foodland
09.1996 - 05.2002
Held various positions depending on what the store needed including: cashier, grocery clerk, dairy/frozen clerk, produce second, meat cutter, and receiver.
Responsible for opening and closing, ordering, scheduling, training, and merchandising in various departments.