Cory Garrett Email & Phone Number

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Facilitate in the training of hourly and salaried supervisors/management in key leadership expectations and standards to prepare them for the expectations of their new roles.
• Developes in-house training on key operational focuses for underperforming leaders and business areas to increase performance and sales.
• Participated in both group and individual development opportunities to further my skills in public speaking, training, and facilitation.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office Suite to prepare documents such as, reviews, PowerPoint presentations, presentation supplies and graphics to aid in my training facilitation.
• Organizes group outings for community outreach and volunteering at local foodbanks, and non-profit organizations.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Hired and maintained staffing of area of responsibility to ensure productivity and customer service standards are met.
• Provided mentorship and development to employees to increase morale and company performance overall.
• Partnered with warehousing, supply and local community leaders of various charities to facilitate in lare order fulfillment for special occasions.
• Independently nurtured performance and operational standards of various focus areas.
• Responsible for key metrics such as, profitability, sales, turnover, and shrink at a store responsible for $60 million+ in sales per year.
• Supervised individual teams of up to 70 employees at a time, including proper scheduling to ensure smooth operation of business.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Ensure day-to-day operations of the Produce department to improve the customer’s experience
• Worked with suppliers to ensure proper stock levels to maintain salesfloor and drive sales of the produce department.
• Directed and supervised a team of 10+ associates in day-to-day operations.
• Developed merchandising plans to increase sales and customer experience.