Experience

San-J International, Inc.

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategy Analyst

  • Jun 2018 - Present



UNFI

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2018



Dean's Natural Food Market

• United States
• Retail Groceries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2016

  Designed, developed, and created new store concept. Re-structured day to day operations for a multi-unit corporation. • Responsible for implementing and maintaining pricing and margin structure • Developed core leadership team to include HR, Purchasing and Marketing • Secured supplier relations as well as developing new local lines • Provided leadership guidance to include all aspects of the business Designed, developed, and created new store concept. Re-structured day to day operations for a multi-unit corporation. • Responsible for implementing and maintaining pricing and margin structure • Developed core leadership team to include HR, Purchasing and Marketing • Secured supplier relations as well as developing new local lines • Provided leadership guidance to include all aspects of the business



Ellwood Thompson's Local Market/Dawson's Market

• Richmond, Virginia Area/Rockville, Maryland

• Director of Operations/Purchasing

  • Dec 2010 - Jun 2015

  Director of Purchasing, Merchandising and Expansion Responsible for restructuring of all operational systems including purchasing, merchandising, budget management and development of new policies and procedures. Provide management solutions in the areas of IT, product selection, purchasing strategies and overall merchandising structure of the store. Implement procedures for cost cutting, financial reporting and budget creation to provide a uniform structure to ownership. Responsible for new and existing store development and expansion encompassing product selection, equipment sourcing, buying policy and store layout. Have increased sales by an average of 8% per month Show less



WHOLE FOODS

• Buyer/Merchandiser

  • Jun 2010 - Nov 2010

  Provided retail buying and merchandising services as well as team management, financial responsibilities and restructuring of grocery, dairy, frozen and bulk departments. Provided retail buying and merchandising services as well as team management, financial responsibilities and restructuring of grocery, dairy, frozen and bulk departments.



The Fresh Market

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager

  • Mar 2009 - May 2010

  Managed all aspects of day to day operations, including merchandising, profit and loss, management training and human resources training/recruiting. Increased sales by 7% in six months through merchandising and product placement in the store and improved customer service through implementation of new training and management systems Provided management training and development for new store expansions in multiple states Created policies and procedures for improvement of safety, maintenance and energy expenditures Served as the hiring manager, in charge of new employee recruitment and training Served as managing partner over Deli, Meat and Seafood departments. Responsibilities included staffing, meeting gross profit goals and increasing sales Show less



HARVEY T'S NATURAL MARKET

• Owner

  • 2006 - 2009

  As the owner, drove bottom-line directives of a start-up, full-service organic and gourmet market. Led profit and loss initiatives encompassing strategic/tactical business planning, forecasting, business development, sales, marketing and merchandising. Accountable for conducting extensive research and competitive analysis while ensuring financial, operational and human resources integrity. Sourced and secured initial capital investment; conducted extensive industry research, developed a successful business plan, identified a 4,000 square foot facility and launched all operational directives. Show less



ELLWOOD THOMPSON'S NATURAL MARKET

• Director of Purchasing

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2006

  Director of Purchasing and Merchandising Met key performance initiatives through bottom-line accountability of purchasing, sales, merchandising, strategic planning, budget management/allocation, cost reduction programs, inventory and daily operations. Forecasted volume, sales, business performance and profitability targets. Directed new product launches and allocated resources accordingly. Ensured balance and consistency between marketing, promotions, merchandising and product demonstrations. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in initiating cost reduction and performance/process improvement strategies. Built and led a team of seven department managers and 85 associates. Assisted Human Resources in facilitating formal training programs. Increased sales 21% and reduced cost of goods by $25,000 - through institution of new buying strategies Oversaw broker/vendor relations including price negotiations, volume, discount and sales promotions Spearheaded all store expansions and remodeling efforts Show less



Prudential Financial

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Representative

  • 1997 - 2000



UKROPS' SUPERMARKETS, INC

• Operations Manager

  • Jan 1991 - Jan 1997

  Managed the day to day operations of three categories encompassing inventory management, merchandising and sales. Provided training and direction for a team of associates, completing performance assessments, giving constructive feedback and providing problem resolution. Managed inventory levels, product placement and merchandising. Managed cost control measures to reduce losses and maintain required profit margins. Responsible for daily operations with goals for sales, turnover and labor margins. CONSULTING EXPERTISE Show less