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Smooth Operations:Operates the store in an efficient and profitable mannerReviews productivity improvements with Team LeadersEstablishs and maintains good community relationsEnsures store policies and procedures are followedProfitable Financial Performance:Establishs and achieve sales, labor and contribution goals Coordinates and report physical inventoryAnalyzes waste and spoilageManages expenses to maximize the bottom lineLeverages sales growth to improve profitabilityReacts to current industry trendsCustomer Service Standards:Provide and trains teams for exceptional customer service Ensure a product mix that meets varied customer requestsAdmirable Merchandising:Maintain accurate retail pricing and signageDesigns and implements dynamic Merchandising that enhances customer experienceTeam Member Happiness and Excellence:Recruit, interview, select, train, coach and evaluate new team membersDevelops a positive work environment that supports team morale Create a friendly, productive and professional working environment Ensures and supports all Team Member development and trainingSafety & Sanitation:Maintain HACCP, OSHA and Health Department compliance

Curating for annual exhibition Calendar for the City of Fremont's, Olive Hyde Art Gallery since 2001

Responsible for regional procurement of all products for the Floral and Garden Center Program in the Northern CA and Pacific Northwest Regions. Managed vendor relations, set pricing & product specs, defined store merchandising programs, designed new store fixtures and Dept. layouts. Managed financial performance systems with an emphasis on exceeding comparison sales and margin targets for 25 stores in CA/WA/OR/Vancouver BC. Trained and mentored store staff, collaborated with Marketing Dept., defined and communicated Whole Foods Market Floral & Garden Center standards for both the vendor community and stores. Increased sales on average of 18-25% per year.

Responsible for payroll, benefits, workers compensation and general liability for 300 team member store in Palo Alto CA. Worked with Store Managers and Department Managers in hiring and training of new team members. Monitored and mentored Department Managers on good hiring practices, proper team building, and best practices in corrective counseling and separations.