Thomas Price
Bloomington
Summary
Diligent Leader with solid background in managing produce departments. Successfully streamlined inventory processes and enhanced product quality. Demonstrated skills in team leadership and problem-solving.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Produce Manager
Kroger Stores
07.2008 - Current
- Managing the produce, floral, and natural foods departments. Staffing, training, pricing, ordering, customer service, and everything else that goes into running a successful department
- Oversee daily operations of produce department, ensuring optimal freshness and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for inventory management and customer service.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance product rotation and minimize waste.
- Developed strategic merchandising plans to maximize visual appeal and sales performance.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, adjusting inventory levels accordingly to meet demand.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the produce department.
- 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.
- Coached and mentored new team members.
- Assisted customers with produce questions.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and implementing development plans as necessary.
- Kept department equipment in working order and advised general manager of equipment repair or replacement needs.
Assistant Manager
Wendy's
05.2005 - 07.2008
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations across all restaurant operations.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for service improvement and implement solutions.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
- Streamlined scheduling processes to optimize labor costs while maintaining service quality.
- Coordinated training programs for new hires, enhancing onboarding experience and productivity.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase customer engagement and drive sales growth.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Education
No Degree - History, Political Science, Economics
Indiana University (Bloomington)
Bloomington, IN08.2008
High school diploma - General Studies
Bloomington High School North
Bloomington, INSkills
- Marketing
- Communication skills
- Budget management
- Adaptable learner
- Payroll management
- Microsoft Word
- Produce Experience
- Team sports experience
- Analytical problem-solving
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Fundraising
- Dispute resolution
- Customer service
- Pricing strategy development
- Phone etiquette
- Mentoring
- Time Management
- Timely order fulfillment
- Team leadership
- Proficient in hand tools
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Guest services
- Merchandising
- Team Building
- Retail Management
- Budgeting
- Microsoft Outlook
- Organizational skills
- Retail sales
- Recruiting
- Negotiation
- Profit & loss
- Team leadership
- Safe work practices
- Strategic Planning
- Store Management Experience
- Office experience
- Inventory
- Cash management
- Retail management experience
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout
Leaders of Tomorrow
4-H President
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- ServSafe
- Driver's License
Awards
Leaders of tomorrow, January 2001, Award given to high school students who show outstanding leadership., Eagle scout, April 2000
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Produce Manager
Kroger Stores
07.2008 - Current
Assistant Manager
Wendy's
05.2005 - 07.2008
No Degree - History, Political Science, Economics
Indiana University (Bloomington)
High school diploma - General Studies
Bloomington High School North
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