J. Andrew Celaya
San Jose
Summary
Accomplished tenured man with over 18 years of experience skilled in financial oversight and team development. Proven ability to implement effective strategies that boost sales and enhance operational efficiency. Ready to leverage expertise to drive impactful results in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
Los Altos
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Responsible for overall department progress and success. Implemented store processes to achieve standards compliant with WFM Department Certification. Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement. Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day. Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
General MaNAGER
Jamba Juice
Santa Clara
03.2011 - 08.2022
- Responsible for financial progress and success of store. Exceeded store sales goals by implementing catering and fundraising programs. Maintained labor and cost of goods. Monitored profits and losses. Scheduling order writing and receiving. In charge of accounts payable and payroll, as well as repairs and maintenance. Promoted an enthusiastic, profitable work environment. Consistent development and motivation of management and team members. Innovating and setting systems in place . Consistently upheld metric scores and overall guest service.
Branch Manager
Performance Radiator
San Jose
10.2009 - 02.2011
- Maintained overall warehouse operations. Order writing, shipping/receiving, and inventory control. Worked directly with auto body shop customers and made direct sales of parts to mechanics. Routed delivery drivers throughout the Bay Area for delivery services. Responsible for periodic sales goals and inventory.
Produce Dept Assistant Manager
Susanville Supermarket
Susanville
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Assist the manager in overall operations. Order writing, scheduling, receiving, and setting up the department for daily business. Guest service during business hours, and maintain department standards of quality products and stocking as needed. Weekly merchandising to achieve weekly sales goals. Monitored product waste and implemented systems to effectively maintain minimal shrink. Training and development of team members.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA05-2011
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members, customers and suppliers
- Hiring interviewing and training
- Current food safety certification
- Leadership skills, ability to prioritize and delegate
- Diligent and detail oriented
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
Timeline
Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
08.2022 - 08.2024
General MaNAGER
Jamba Juice
03.2011 - 08.2022
Branch Manager
Performance Radiator
10.2009 - 02.2011
Produce Dept Assistant Manager
Susanville Supermarket
08.2007 - 08.2009
Associate of Arts - Communications
West Valley College