Mathew Burke
Grande Prairie,Alberta
Summary
Franchisee Candidate with more than 10 years of expertise at No frills
Responsive team leader with strong Management background combined with motivational and encouraging style. Talented trainer, problem-solver and planner able to take on routine and complex job functions to promote business success. Well-organized and proactive retail professional with good communication skills and positive attitude.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Franchisee Candidate
Loblaw
Calgary, AB
03.2021 - Current
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to employees & managers to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Cultivated positive rapport with associates and team leadership.
- supported day-to-day operations in Assigned stores based on Projects & PODs provide support and learn different markets during my development.
- Developed and enhanced sales and merchandising programs, positively impacting Business Program proficiency within our playbook alignment.
- Completion of Franchise Academy Pods now working closely under DM support
Associate Manager
Nicks No Frills
Grande Prairie, Alberta
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Oversee daily operations of store, including inventory Management, the review & execution of Proper Merchandising Standards set out by the company.
- Achieving financial objectives by preparing an annual budget set out by the store owner; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. to ensure are success.
- Contributing to team efforts by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
- Coordinated merchandising by planning floor layouts and displays, based on Weekly sales direction well maintaining a good push on No Name & PC brands.
Night Crew Manager
Richards No Frills
Grande Prairie, Alberta
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Taught employees how to meet operational and sales goals with proactive strategies to increase productivity.
- Delegated tasks to specific employees based on individual knowledge and strengths.
- Established and maintained proper high-traffic displays.
- Oversaw entire stock management process, including receiving incoming merchandise, shelf replenishment and inventory control.
Fresh Department Manager
Richards No Frills
Grande Prairie, Alberta
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Direct manager in charge of leading Produce - Meat - Bakery
- Established, enforced and optimized fresh department procedures and goals to optimize team performance and productivity.
- Enhanced sales by implementing merchandising and promotional improvements.
- Guided and supported 20 staff members to consistently achieve team and personal goals.
- Determined effective department schedules and delegated work to employees based upon strength and experience including cross training.
- Conclusion i trained a new Produce and Meat manager to takeover with standards that are met continuously.
Produce Manager
Richards No Frills
Grande Prairie, Alberta
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Ensure all produce products meet quality standards. Manage daily work allocation and assignment to employees based on business needs and priorities.
- Assist in managing store operational and cashiering activities. Maintain complete and accurate sales and inventory records.
- Provide training and guidance to employees in day-to day responsibilities.
- Overseeing a department that generates over $100,000 in weekly sales, and a 15 member team. Direct ordering, merchandising, and consumer communications of the Produce Department.
- Supervising associates, scheduling work hours, resolving conflicts, determining wages.
- Accountable for achieving targeted sales and profit goals.
- Maximized profit and reduce shrink, providing quality of product, presentation, selection, pricing, and above all, customer service.
Frozen Manager
Richards No Frills
Grande Prairie, Alberta
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Reviewed inventory and sales records, tracked trends and reported on activities to senior management for use in key decision making for bookings.
- Met and exceeded frozen foods sales goals, handled product selection and ordering, set priorities for team effort and sales followed store managers direction closely to build sales displays & setup..
- Reviewed sales reports to enhance sales performance and improve inventory management accuracy.
Produce Clerk
Blair's No Frills
Grande Prairie, Alberta
04.2012 - 11.2013
- Assessed floor displays to determine which merchandise required restocking.
- Rotated stock to maintain freshness and promote customer purchase.
- Unloaded stocked pallets throughout shift to keep produce cooler clean, maintained and organized.
- Verified invoices against delivered merchandise to check shipment accuracy.
Skills
- Dedication to quality
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Computer proficiency
- Courteous and professional
- demeanor
- Effective multi-tasker
- Flexible and adaptable
- Driven focus
- Hard work ethics
- Ability to handle fast-paced environment
- Profit and loss accountability
- Policy/program development
Timeline
Franchisee Candidate
Loblaw
03.2021 - Current
Associate Manager
Nicks No Frills
10.2018 - 03.2021
Night Crew Manager
Richards No Frills
01.2018 - 10.2018
Fresh Department Manager
Richards No Frills
07.2017 - 01.2018
Produce Manager
Richards No Frills
08.2014 - 07.2017
Frozen Manager
Richards No Frills
11.2013 - 08.2014
Produce Clerk
Blair's No Frills
04.2012 - 11.2013