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Karen Savage

Chesapeake

Summary

Experienced Meat Department Manager with a strong background in retail management. Proven ability to maintain product quality and ensure customer satisfaction through effective inventory management. Recognized for upholding high standards and motivating team members to achieve business and company goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Meat Department Manager

Wegmans
06.2023 - Current
  • Build a team that is well rounded and efficient at all duties of the meat department
  • Create a culture of customer service, with adherence to companies values
  • Create systems to reduce shrink, increase profitability, labor awareness and promote freshness
  • Managing processes through team members to set expectations, improve efficiencies and drive results
  • Increased sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, and displays.

Grocery Team Leader

Wegmans
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Manage department operations, including ordering, inventory, ensuring sales, contribution, diversity, development and retention goals are met using financial analysis , experience and knowledge to make decisions that increase profitability and control expenses.
  • Strong vendor relations to assist with additional product for merchandising and or promotions
  • Manage and develop a team and provide resources, feedback and opportunities .

Knowledge Based Service Team Leader

Wegmans
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Transfer knowledge of product to employees and customers; use taste profiles to pair and suggest complimentary items
  • Showcase items in well-merchandised, eye-appealing, enticing displays; highlight Wegmans new, unique products; drive sales using knowledge based service, merchandising and collaboration with other departments
  • Partner with Management; identify products to sell, set sales goals gather, and analyze financial results

Deli Team Leader

Wegmans
05.2018 - 02.2019
  • Control inventory levels, payroll and shrink to impact contribution of departments
  • Use knowledge and trends to plan and create innovative,eye catching displays
  • Ensure team properly uses equipment, handles products, keeps accurate logs, food and human safety are in compliance

Service Team Leader

Wegmans
11.2015 - 05.2018
  • Manage, lead, and develop Front end employees, with recommendations for advancement
  • Managing store operations in absence of Store, Area or Department Managers
  • Maintaining consistent two-way communication with team members and store management
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly resolving issues and addressing concerns, ensuring swift resolutions
  • Community Events

Executive Team Leader

Target
01.2007 - 11.2015


  • Analyzed marketing information and translated it into strategic plans for store
  • Planned monthly sales and controlled payroll
  • Recruited and hired talented individuals bringing depth and experience to organization.

Education

High School Diploma -

Don Antonio Lugo
Chino, CA
06-1986

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Employee training-development
  • Visual merchandising expertise
  • Effective multi-tasking
  • Inventory management
  • Food and human safety compliance

Certification

Dale Carnegie Sills for Success-

Certified Food Safety Manager FSP


Timeline

Meat Department Manager

Wegmans
06.2023 - Current

Grocery Team Leader

Wegmans
08.2021 - 06.2023

Knowledge Based Service Team Leader

Wegmans
02.2019 - 08.2021

Deli Team Leader

Wegmans
05.2018 - 02.2019

Service Team Leader

Wegmans
11.2015 - 05.2018

Executive Team Leader

Target
01.2007 - 11.2015

High School Diploma -

Don Antonio Lugo

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