Matthew Gardner
Boise
Summary
Offering collaborative mindset and strong foundation in retail environments, eager to learn and grow in dynamic setting. Brings ability to understand market trends quickly and adapt to new challenges effectively. Ready to use and develop analytical skills and vendor relationship management in Assistant Buyer role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager in Training Meat Department
WinCo Foods
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining adequate stock levels while minimizing waste and associated costs.
- Increased customer satisfaction levels by consistently monitoring service quality and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with supervisor.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency, focusing on process improvements and workflow optimizations.
Meat Cutter
WinCo Foods
07.2022 - Current
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Assessed kitchen inventories and reordered low-stock items to maintain output.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
Meat Wrapper
WinCo Foods
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Helped managers place accurate product orders by offering feedback on customers' current desires and purchasing trends.
- Offered guests top-notch service, greeting every person and assisting with needs such as locating products.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
- Kept shelves and display cases organized, products fronted and expired items removed.
- Replenished butcher counter displays to maintain fresh, appealing produce.
Lead Clerk
WinCo Foods
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Assisted in development of trainees, providing instruction, and support to optimize readiness.
Variety Clerk
WinCo Foods
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained store assets with effective loss prevention strategies.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
Self-employed
Gardner Distributing LLC
02.2012 - 07.2017
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Identified and tracked slow-moving inventory, recommended promotions and determined optimal replacements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
- Worked with vendors and suppliers to support timely delivery of products and services.
- Analyzed sales data to identify areas for territory improvement and implemented strategies to maximize sales growth.
- Grew total route sales by 15%.
- Managed 35 accounts on a weekly basis.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Marketing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2011
Skills
- Station Preparation
- Creative Solutions
- Machinery Upkeep
- Order Writing
- Self Motivated
- Multi Tasking
- Staff leadership
- Quality management
- Business development
Contact
Matthew Gardner
mgardner0418@gmail.com
(209) 242 - 3401
Boise, ID 83704
Timeline
Manager in Training Meat Department
WinCo Foods
10.2024 - Current
Meat Cutter
WinCo Foods
07.2022 - Current
Meat Wrapper
WinCo Foods
02.2022 - 07.2022
Lead Clerk
WinCo Foods
07.2020 - 02.2022
Variety Clerk
WinCo Foods
02.2020 - 07.2020
Self-employed
Gardner Distributing LLC
02.2012 - 07.2017
Associate of Arts - Business Marketing
University of Phoenix
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