Rob Augustine Email & Phone Number

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

United States

Responsible for the successful merchandising, operations, sales and profits of the Fresh Departments. Work closely with the Store Manager to deliver an exceptional shopping experience.

Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

Managed retail operations for up to 14 high volume stores. Accountable for district wide sales, profits and strategy execution. Direct leadership for 14 store managers, 7 field specialists and an extended salaried staff of 90 that managed a total of 2500 associates.• Achieved bottom line earnings of 5.0% which resulted in a $1,995,000 improvement over budget.• Achieved the most improved center store shrink results vs prior year in the company• Achieved highest food safety scores and internal audit scores in the company.• Partnered with Store Manager and team, piloted first store in the company on Computer Assisted Ordering that resulted in a companywide implementation. • Developed a district wide back room inventory transfer system that resulted in a 2% reduction in back room on hand totals.• Successfully staffed and opened the first small store prototype in the company • Provided expertise to multi-level team that planned and implemented a successful store acquisition and conversion in seven days.• Supervised the formation of two new districts during company realignment.• Completed five store remodels in a three year period. • Improved overall operational efficiency of Peapod on-line shopping ware room.• Selected to be an observer/trainer in the Store Manager Assessment Center that evaluated and developed high potential employees for store manager roles.• Led the transition to AT&T Web Hosting Technology and provided training that integrated this tool into the operational priorities.

Carlisle, Pa

Successful execution of all sales building initiatives and programs in the Deli/Bakery departments for the entire company. Supervised a team of 6 Deli/Bakery Field Specialists and supported 2 districts of 15 stores as their primary contact.• Contributed expertise to the corporate acquisition of a 24 store chain with an extensive Deli & Bakery program and developed new policies and procedures that capitalized on the strengths of both companies. • Assisted with the implementation of a new Deli private label store brand which eliminated 7 different packer labels and resulted in improved brand recognition for the customers• Implemented a new 7 day a week ordering system for fresh salads which resulted in increased sales and reduced shrink for the category.• Implemented a new behind the counter coding program that resulted in improved efficiency and reduced supply costs.• Supervised the opening of six new stores.

Carlise, Pa & Quincy, Ma

• One of two company leaders selected as Operations Experts that supported the IT group in planning the implementation of an Oracle Based ordering platform.

East Region

Accountable for the local execution of all grocery sales initiatives and programs that supported operations and merchandising to maximize sales and profits. Geographical territory of 71 stores and 6 unique districts.• Performed position duties simultaneously with the GM/HBC Specialist role until February 2008.• Supervised the opening of the first Super Giant Food Store in the East Region.• Implemented a category display plan weekly review for Frozen Food Department that resulted in increased sales and profits

East Region

Accountable for the local execution of all GM/HBC sales initiatives and programs that supported operations and merchandising to maximize sales and profits. Geographical territory of 68 stores and 6 unique districts.• Implemented a new method of processing back stock in all stores which resulted in increased efficiency and reduced on hand levels.• Assisted with a 12 store acquisition and conversion during a one week period.• Supervised the opening of 10 new stores in two years.• Developed an inventory transfer system for closed stores which improved efficiency and eliminated excess inventory at all receiving stores.• Assisted in the creation of an aggressive cross merchandising program for all stores.• Attended all seasonal trade shows and supported category manager in the buying process for all key projects.• Improved sell through and mark down process for all in/out items in the department.• Developed a Gatekeeper system for the department that improved follow through in all stores.

East Region

Directly responsible for all aspects of store operations and total P&L management.