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John B

St. Catharines

Summary

Retail manager with 37 years experience at Commisso's, Freshco, and Foodland, excelling in inventory management and customer service. Proven track record in waste reduction and merchandising strategies, enhancing product visibility and team efficiency. Skilled in training staff and optimizing workflows to drive sales and improve operational performance.

Work History

Produce Manager

Thorold Foodland
  • Assisted in managing inventory levels to ensure product availability.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline daily operations and improve efficiency.
  • Learned safety protocols and best practices for handling produce.
  • Supported quality control measures to maintain high standards of freshness.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in production schedules and priorities.
  • Trained and supervised produce staff for optimal performance and adherence to company policies.
  • Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
  • Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.

Dairy/Frozen/Bakery Manager

Commisso's, Price Chopper
02.2004 - 07.2006

-Ordering

-Scheduling

-Supervision

-Stocking shelves

-Creating impactful displays

Grocery Manager

Commisso's Grocery Distributors
05.1999 - 09.2001
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient inventory management and product availability.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices for customer service and store procedures.
  • Developed staff scheduling plans to maintain adequate coverage during peak shopping hours.
  • Managed merchandising efforts, optimizing product placement for increased customer engagement.

Overview

2007
2007
years of professional experience

Education

High School Diploma -

Thorold Secondary School
Thorold, ON

No Degree - Accounting And Finance

Niagara College
Welland

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Retail management experience
  • Retail inventory management
  • Inventory counting
  • Stock rotation
  • Merchandising strategies
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Waste reduction
  • Display production

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Dairy/Frozen/Bakery Manager

Commisso's, Price Chopper
02.2004 - 07.2006

Grocery Manager

Commisso's Grocery Distributors
05.1999 - 09.2001

Produce Manager

Thorold Foodland

High School Diploma -

Thorold Secondary School

No Degree - Accounting And Finance

Niagara College
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