Accomplished supermarket management leader with a proven track record consistently exceeding goals.

  Experience successfully leading both bakery and deli department operations for Winn-Dixie.

  Consistently promoted to positions of greater responsibility during a nearly 20-year career at Winn-Dixie.

  Earned quarterly bonuses since Mar. 2013 for regularly exceeding sales performance objectives.

  Generated record sales of $4.4 million within a 30-day period during the peak summer season while overseeing six different departments, including bakery and deli.

  Exceptional food safety record, having passed all quarterly internal audits as well as bi-annual audits from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

  Outstanding team building, training and management, including grooming staff for promotions.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Point of Sale (POS) systems.

Revenue Generation Team Building/Leadership Staff Management/Training

Profit and Loss Merchandising Strategic Planning

Food Safety Audits Inventory Control Loss Prevention

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. Sept. 1997-Present

Fresh Area Manager (six departments, including Bakery & Deli) Miramar Beach, FL (Mar. 2013-Present)

  Showcase stellar leadership while overseeing the bakery, deli, meat, seafood, produce and floral areas for this premier, high-volume supermarket.

  Lead a team of more than 50 staff members (70+ in the summer) to provide exceptional guest service.

  Perform as the Store Manager three times per week, leading all team members and closing the store.

Achievements:

  Consistently earned quarterly bonuses since Mar. 2013 for exceeding sales performance objectives.

  Generated record sales of $4.4 million within a 30-day period during the peak summer season.

  Achieved $3 million in sales over budget ($300,000 over budget in profits) while simultaneously exceeding shrink profit goals by 1%.

  Chosen by the District Manager to train four, new management-level hires, and separately, participate in the remodeling of the store.

  Groomed and then promoted eight staff members to positions of greater responsibility.

  Led a diverse team of more than 75 foreign exchange students during one summer.

Front End Manager Destin, FL (June 2010-Mar. 2013)

  Led a team of 35 employees dispersed across the front end of the storefront.

  Interviewed candidates for employment opportunities and hired personnel that were an ideal fit.

  Trained, mentored and coached team members on best practices of providing outstanding service.

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (continued) Sept. 1997-Present

Front End Manager Destin, FL (June 2010-Mar. 2013) (continued)

  Acted as the Store Manager three times per week, supervising all team members and closing the store.

  Served as an Authorized Western Union Compliance Officer.

Achievements:

  Consistently exceeded sales performance goals, including generating a store record of $1.1 million in sales over the course of one week.

Food Service Manager (Deli Department) Destin, FL (Feb. 2008-June 2010)

  Led a team of 20 employees in the Deli Department, including creating all production schedules.

  Ensured a clean and sanitary environment to protect customers and staff, including managing all internal and external food safety audits.

Achievements:

  Chosen by the District Deli/Bakery Specialist to help refresh stores prior to visits by corporate personnel, and also selected by the District Manager to train new management staff members.

Front End Manager Valdosta, GA (Mar. 2003-Feb. 2008)

  Led a team of 30 employees, including hiring new staff and training personnel on best practices.

Achievements:

  Selected by upper management to represent the company at a job interview skills forum at a local high school, and also chosen to coach newly-hired management personnel.

Floral Manager Valdosta, GA (Jan. 2001-Mar. 2003)

  Boosted overall sales by 12%, including generating the highest Valentine s Day sales in the company.

Produce Manager Valdosta, GA (Feb. 1999-Jan. 2001)

  Achieved the highest sales and lowest shrink in the district, and also helped generate the highest sales increase during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Deli Manager Valdosta, GA (Sept. 1997-Feb. 1999)

  Earned an all-expense-paid trip to Disney World for achieving the highest sales increase, and also generated the highest sales increase over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Supervisory Specialist Certificate, Valdosta Technical College; graduated with a 4.0 GPA

Food Safety Manager Designation, National Registry of Food Safety Professionals