Merrianne Davies
Caldwell
Summary
Experienced quality assurance and inventory management professional with a proven track record in developing effective training materials and optimizing operational menus. Achieved profit margin targets through strategic vendor relationships and effective resource management. Skilled in food safety standards and conducting regular quality and safety inspections to ensure compliance and excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Stinker Stores
Boise
10.2022 - Current
- ServSafe certification as instructor and proctor achieved.
- Organized, instructed, and proctored several ServSafe classes for Stinker Store managers throughout Idaho.
- Maximized profits by testing new products and refining menu offerings.
- Forged strong relationships with vendors to obtain favorable contracts for company operations.
- Employed schematic software to improve product layout and increase visibility in sales.
- Calculated true costs of recipes, consistently exceeding 60% profit margin targets.
- Engaged with Pricing Department to implement barcode software for effective inventory controls.
- Executed quality assurance audits, validating compliance with food safety regulations, as well as adhering to company recipes and presentation.
- Designed comprehensive training materials to enhance staff training in quality control, as well as recipe integrity.
Store Manager of Operations
Stinker Stores
Boise
11.2012 - Current
- Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory tracking and conducted physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Trained associates on customer service excellence and operational procedures, boosting team effectiveness.
- Implemented successful merchandising strategies, enhancing product visibility within the store.
- Performed regular audits to sustain high operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly while maintaining strong relationships with clientele.
- Scheduled shifts strategically to meet business requirements while providing adequate staffing.
- Reviewed financial statements regularly, identifying areas for cost control and improvement.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School
Boise, IDSkills
- Quality assurance
- Food safety compliance
- Servsafe Instructor and Proctor
- Inventory management
- Menu optimization
- Recipe costing
- Training development
Affiliations
- Member of the Treasure Valley Pool League
- Member of the Treasure Valley Quilters Guild
- Volunteer for The Salvation Army
- Provide meals to elderly in my neighborhood
Accomplishments
- Nominated "Manager of the Year" 2020 for Stinker Stores
- Promoted to "Senior Manager", managing multiple locations, 2016-2020
Certification
- Servsafe Certified
- Licensed for Instructor and Proctor through Servsafe
- Multiple Certificates through Fred Pryor, including:
- Train the Trainer
- Communication
- Computer Software
- Customer Service
- Management and Leadership
- Personal Development
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Business Skills
Mentorship
- Mentored under Billy Colemire
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Stinker Stores
10.2022 - Current
Store Manager of Operations
Stinker Stores
11.2012 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School