Daniel Carazo
Herndon
Summary
Experienced Associate Store Team Leader with proven leadership skills and solid understanding of retail operations. Demonstrated ability to drive sales, manage inventory, and lead teams toward achieving business goals. Known for fostering positive work environments and contributing to store success through proactive problem-solving and customer service excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Store Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
Ashburn
08.2022 - Current
- Support the Store Team Leader in all areas of operations including inventory, safety, merchandising, financial and physical plant issues.
- Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel Team Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
- Maintain outstanding retail execution and customer service in the store.
- Review and monitor scheduling, purchases, and other expenses to ensure teams and the store are within budget.
Assistant Store Manager
Food Lion
Northern Virginia
06.2016 - 07.2022
- Manage overall associate performance and provide leadership/motivation to achieve goals.
- Support the achievement of store budgeted financial and operational results.
- Maximize sales and minimize shrink through proper utilization of standard practices.
Customer Service Manager
Food Lion
Gaithersburg
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Supervised the performance of all duties and responsibilities of department associates.
- Provide leadership and motivation within the store.
- Be a role model for associates and deliver company expectations.
Sales Assistant
Food Lion
Rockville
05.2011 - 01.2014
- Deliver great customer service ensuring a fast and easy checkout experience for the customer.
- Maintain knowledge of office procedures including cash reports, register checkups, deposits, Western Union, money orders and Coinstar.
- Ensure store office functions are completed accurately.
Education
Certificate - Full Stack Development
George Washington University
Washington D.C.01.2026
General Studies -
Montgomery College
Germantown, MD12.2013
Skills
- Leadership
- Result Oriented
- Customer Orientation
- Critical Thinker
- Team building
- Inventory management
- Retail operations
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
Superstar for CDASTL Capstone Project
Timeline
Associate Store Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Food Lion
06.2016 - 07.2022
Customer Service Manager
Food Lion
01.2014 - 06.2016
Sales Assistant
Food Lion
05.2011 - 01.2014
Certificate - Full Stack Development
George Washington University
General Studies -
Montgomery College