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Extensive retail experienceNineteen years department management experience, with high volume, sales and GP, including Dairy, Nightcrew, Health and Beauty Aids, Grocery, General Merchandise Extensive New Store set up and renovation experienceRegular relief of Store Manager, overseeing total store operations of 90k Sq ft and sales averaging $900,000.Demonstrated ability to work independently, well under pressure, and in a fast paced environmentResponsible for the training, development and retention of colleagues in excess of 200Able to implement and ensure all company policies and procedures are adhered to, with proven resultsSales projections, labour management, department scheduling and total store scheduling. Exceptional buying, planning and merchandising skills of Weekly Specials including effective execution of Corporate Promotions, Seasonal Promotions, etc. Able to maintain day-to-day backroom inventory and overall conditions of any size backroomBack Door Receiving including invoicingPhysical Inventory counts with consistant gains in all departmentsShelf integrity, including proper stocking, rotation and planogramsPrice integrity, including shelf labels, price changes and signageSAP, Telxon, RF and Computer Assisted Ordering experienceBasic computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and ELVISWHMIS TrainingMinistry of Health Food Handler CertificateLoblaw Learning Store-Labour Management and Profit & LossPower Jack and High Stacker licensedFood Safety TrainedFirst- Aid Trained

Listed skills include Retail, Merchandising, Customer Service, Inventory Management, and 32 others.

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  Essex District High School