James Ryan Madding

aco2vb@r.postjobfree.com *379 N Damen Ave

APT L1

Mobile: 501-***-**** Chicago, IL 60645

OBJECTIVE:

To portray myself on paper as the best candidate for the position in question. I strive for excellence and

efficiency in all matters of life…especially in my professional career.

EXPERIENCE:

February 2009 – February 2010: Grocery Team Member

(Whole Foods Market, Little Rock, AR)

• Full-time student working for full-time to gain first world experience working for a corporation

• Responsible for department appearance standards as well as closing procedures for Grocery Department

• Impressed my colleagues with my impeccable work ethic and my intuitive sense and initiative

February 2010 – October 2011: Grocery Specialist

Responsible for the ordering of over 5000+ SKUs with regards to target margins and sales forecasts

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Created positive relationships with direct vendors to support success and efficiency for both parties

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Analyzed daily operations and actual sales vs forecasts to align ordering within healthy parameters

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Created digital Floor-maps for Market Change-outs (every 2-3 weeks)

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Acted as Grocery Team Leader (interim) during absences of proper leadership (and boosted morale)

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October 2011 - July 2014: Associate Grocery Team Leader

• Responsible for team relations and development of a 12 person Grocery Team with $150K+ weekly sales

• Worked with Marketing Team Leader for promotion plans and sales forecasts for promotional sales

• Created Business Reviews after Quarter Inventories concerning business performance relating to:

• Contribution Margin

• Shrinkage/Spoilage

• Beginning/Ending Inventory

• COGS/Days-On-Hand/Turns

• Labor Performance

• Fulfilled all duties of Grocery Team Leader in times of absence as well as duties of Grocery Specialist

• Regional bi-weekly conference calls to discuss operations, new products, and any necessary information

• Provided “team-player” mentality to the store to improve overall morale and store/team performance

September 2014 - Present: Overnight Grocery Production Team Member - WFM South Loop

• Responsible for stocking load and working backstock product to the shelves

EDUCATION:

High School: Cabot High School (Cabot, AR) Salutatorian (2006)

College: University of Central Arkansas BBA Marketing (2010)

GPA: 3.7

SKILLS:

Creativity

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Business Analysis

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Building Relationships

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Adaptability

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“Will-Do” Attitude

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REFERENCES:

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