John Rono
North Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Meat Specialist with a proven track record at Safeway, driving sales growth through strategic visual merchandising and effective team leadership. Expertise in meat processing techniques and conflict resolution has led to enhanced operational efficiency and profitability. Committed to continuous improvement and employee development, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Specialist
Safeway
Vancouver, BC
05.2024 - Current
- Maximized profits by arranging items attractively in display cases.
- Increased sales revenue through development of weekly specials for featured meat cuts.
- Adjusted product offerings by analyzing trends in sales data.
- Ensured proper pricing and labeling in collaboration with store management team.
- Cultivated orderly environment by enforcing approved safety codes.
- Cleared inventory by implementing suggestive selling techniques for less desirable cuts.
- Prevented spoilage by monitoring temperature controls and storage conditions.
- Ordered stock from suppliers based on demand and seasonal trends.
Operations Manager
Meinhardt Fine Foods
Vancouver, BC
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Established Whole Meat Departments in two locations, driving 15% sales growth.
- Performed cost analysis to determine project budget requirements.
- Managed staffing through recruitment, onboarding, training, and disciplinary actions.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure materials and optimize pricing.
- Coordinated with sales, marketing, finance, and human resources for operational efficiency.
- Monitored processes and customer service to enhance team performance.
- Exceeded profitability targets by 5.5% since assuming leadership.
- Focused on new product development to identify business growth opportunities.
Team Leader/Manager
Whole Foods Market
Vancouver, BC
06.2010 - 05.2021
- Managed daily operations, including meat cutting, paperwork, and digital tasks for optimized efficiency.
- Maintained detailed records of employee performance reviews to support growth and development.
- Resolved team member conflicts promptly to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless operational processes.
- Assigned and monitored daily tasks to maintain team productivity.
- Cultivated positive employee relationships through effective communication and training initiatives.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and company policies for achieving departmental objectives.
- Managed product orders to sustain optimal stock levels for key sale items.
Team Trainer/Butcher/Supervisor
Whole Foods Market
Vancouver, BC
04.2009 - 05.2010
- Executed full retail case setup to optimize product visibility and sales.
- Collaborated with management to identify areas of improvement in organizational processes.
- Provided support to other trainers in delivering courses or workshops as needed.
- Merchandised department according to company guidelines, enhancing cross-promotion opportunities.
- Trained and mentored new team members to foster skill development and team success.
- Led a retail sales team to deliver exceptional customer service across all departments.
- Maintained safe and clean work environment, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
Skills
- Meat processing techniques
- Cost control and budgeting
- Team leadership and management
- Sales analysis and growth
- Visual merchandising and inventory control
- Employee training and development
- Product knowledge and development
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Trend analysis and industry awareness
- Effective communication skills
- Process improvement initiatives
- Cutting precision techniques
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Purchasing stock strategies
- Food safety standards compliance
- Profitability analysis methods
- Retail operations expertise
Certification
- Fundamentals of Joint Health & Safety Committees September 2022 to Present With the following Learning Outcomes as defined by WorkSafeBC
- Duties and functions of a joint committee
- Joint Committee terms of reference
- Requirements respecting accident and incident investigations
- Requirements respecting workplace inspections
- Requirements respecting refusal of unsafe to work
- Requirements respecting the evaluation of joint committees Food Handler Essentials Course August 2020 to August 2023
Awards
Bronze Medal Store In Pacific NorthWest 2009, Out of 300+ stores in North America and UK, Have exceeded expectations in Sales, Profit Margin, Operational excellence., Silver Medal Store In Pacific NorthWest 2010, Out of 300+ Stores in North America and UK., Have exceeded expectations in Sales, Profit Margin, Operational excellence., Gold Medal Store in Pacific NorthWest 2011, Out of 300+ stores in North America and UK, Have exceeded expectations in Sales, Profit Margin, Operational excellence., First Diamond Store in Pacific NorthWest 2012, Out of 300+ stores in North America and UK, Have exceeded expectations in Sales, Profit Margin, Operational excellence.
Accomplishments
- Operated a Diamond store at wholefoods market park royal for 10+ years out of 300+ stores world wide being number 1 in sales, profitability and operational excellence award.
- Youngest to ever get promoted in the head office at pattison food group.
- Built a meat department at meinhardt pacific centre that boosted store sales and utilized shrink numbers by 65%
- Created new programs for pattison food group such as new recipes that resulted into profits and sales increases while maintaining SPM.
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Meat Specialist
Safeway
05.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Meinhardt Fine Foods
05.2021 - 05.2024
Team Leader/Manager
Whole Foods Market
06.2010 - 05.2021
Team Trainer/Butcher/Supervisor
Whole Foods Market
04.2009 - 05.2010
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