* Build strong systems to drive Programs and Stores for success with great store conditions and improved Financial results. The Kroger Company, Houston, TX and Great Lakes/Columbus KMA's Store Manager 1990 - 2002 and 2005 - 2008 Charged with overseeing day-to-day operations and developing strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, and increase profitability. Collaborate with Associates, Department Supervisors, and ASMs to communicate store objectives, anticipate and solve operational challenges. Forecast scheduling needs to ensure the staff is able to meet customer demands throughout the store. Walk the store with District Manager and Merchants to discuss and stay on top of merchandising issues. Administer, maintain, and supervise company programs, including sanitation, safety, and fire prevention. Manage the execution of division sales plans, merchandising promotions, and inventory control. Selected Highlight: * Received the Kroger President's Award in 2000, 2001, and 2007 for recognition as the most outstanding store manager in the district, based on a broad set of performance metrics including profitability and customer satisfaction. Human Resources Recruiter/Great Lakes Division 2004 - 2005 Accountable for recruiting a diverse group of entry-level store managers for 245 stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. Partnered with district managers to define job requirements understand store business goals and identify, source, and screen qualified candidates. Tracked and reported key recruiting metrics to effectively create and develop employment marketing plans and recruitment and retention strategies. Attended college recruitment and job fairs to locate and source qualified applicants. Selected Highlight: * Conducted seminars on diversity and recruitment strategies to educate managers on the most effective techniques to recruit top management talent from diverse demographic regions. Grocery Coordinator 2002 - 2004 Responsible for 18 stores within the district, focusing on total department contribution standpoints to drive cost-effective sales. Worked closely with store managers to maintain inventory levels for new and recurring products, execute enterprise sales plans, and avoid backorder and overstock to maximize in-store profitability. Analyzed operations reports to identify areas of opportunity within each store and create action plans to improve product performance. Conducted ongoing training sessions to train store associates in the areas of store display space usage, merchandising techniques, and enterprise store set implementation.

Highlights:

• Management
• Financials
• Merchandising
• Sales
• Forecast
• Inventory
• Inventory Control
• Scheduling
• Compliance
• Diversity