Daniel Lush Email & Phone Number

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Motivated and results oriented Manager. Proven ability to effectively and efficiently lead, manage, coach and train team members to acheive the highest level of productivity and customer service.

Guelph

Inventory control, loss prevention, store standards, customer service, salesmanship, product knowledge. I am currently helping to coach and develop new operation managers for the JYSK stores in the Southern Ontario district.I lead a weekly LP call where we discuss our weekly KPI'S, best practices, review SOP. There is also an open forum where group members can discuss new ideas for LP, lessons learned, or ideas that could lead to more success. I am electric forklift certified. I have completed Health and Safety training part 1 and 2.

Cambridge, Ontario Canada

Hands on ManagerPassion for retailEnergetic PersonalityImplement proper merchandising standards through coaching and developmentRecognize, Praise and reward good behavioursBuild strong relationships through engagment

Fergus, Ontario And Orangeville, Ontario

Worked at the Fergus Location From February 2002 until March 2012. Embraced the opportunity to open a new location in Orangeville Ontario.Lead, directed and trained 20+staff in the grocery department; spent time developing employees through clear expectations and strong training with the goal of making everyone accountable and crossed trained.Forecast SPLH and product allocations to achieve adequate stock levels and minimizing overstock inventories to protect GP, resulting in a high turn rate.Recruited new employees, checked references and provided training; monitored employees attendance, performance and dealt with any issues.Established weekly display plans and set up a program for ongoing review of 5 weeks of ads and details to allow team members to gather information quickly and accurately. Responsible for $7-9 million a year in sales; managed grocery budget of $150-200,000 per week.

Reported directly to the Store Manager.Lead and directed team of 15+ staff in the grocery department; provided training and ensured each team member met expectations for all food safety, health and workplace safety, policies and procedures and employment standards.Used computer tracking program and relevant data to monitor product movement and maximize stock in relation to customer demand.Forecasted sales and worked from appropriate SPLH to determine employee schedules and department needs.Delivered financial targets that ensured profits; managed budget of $150, 175,000 weekly.Successfully transitioned store from Price Chopper to FreshCo.

Managed staffing, training and employee issues; ensured 40+ staff were trained and adhered to food handling safety, policies and procedures, as well as health and safety standards.Ensured effective merchandising and planning techniques, inventory management and employee scheduling that aligned with customer demand and fiscal responsibility of both the department and the store.Successfully transitioned store from IGA to Price Chopper.

Guelph, Ontario

Developed a positive rapport as a guest in each store; respected and followed store procedures.Travelled to all grocery stores within the Kitchener/Waterloo area to merchandise products.Set up displays and maintained appropriate stock levels.

Arthur, Ontario

Collaborated with store manager to achieve financial objectives including gross profit, wage cost, operational expenses, inventory control, net contribution and shrinkage.Assisted in day to day operations and oversaw store in absence of store manager.Promoted strong customer relations and satisfaction; tactfully dealt with any complaintsSupported strong employee performance by setting clear expectations, training and coaching, providing constructive performance feedback and developing employee capability.Executed merchandising programs, store plan-o-gram, and effective inventory control due to accurate forecasting, ordering and management.

Certificate Of Completion, Computer Skills For The Workplace

Comprehensive 500 hour computer program. Advanced Excel 2010, Word 2010, PowerPoint 2010, Access 2010.

Ossd, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates, 12

Activities and Societies: Drama, Student Council Sports Student Council Drama Club