• Started role at a new store, hired all new staff and built the Bakery department from the ground up• Maintained high team member retention rate by creating and fostering a positive and collaborative environment • Grew the Bakery Department’s average weekly sales from $12,000 in 2018 to $30,000 in 2022• Scored %100 in the company’s annual team member satisfaction survey, Culture Compass• Traveled across the Southeast Region to 14 locations to help with new store openings/inventory or to serve as temporary leadership• Trained and developed all team members, 4 of which moved up into leadership roles

• Worked closely with Team Leader to hire, train, develop, mentor, and motivate team members.• Implemented new systems that provided clear expectations for each role on the team• Worked with production team members to improve quality and consistency of product which led to YOY (year over year) growth comparison of 20%• Effective and strategic holiday planning led to smoother execution of holiday production compared to years prior. • Ensured the department was in compliance with weights/measures, health codes, and sanitation requirements.

An extension of the Bakery Leadership team, was responsible for running the sales floor, reporting issues to leadership and purchasing • As the bakery team’s order writer, ensured that all product was in stock and stored properly. • Developed and maintained strong relationships with a variety of vendors• Created highly organized inventory scanning sheets with barcodes which cut counting inventory time significantly.