High energy Manager with exceptional leadership and team development
skills. Results oriented approach to supporting client groups and achieving
business and functional goals. Key leadership role in training and
implementation within multiple locations. Self-starter with high standards
and strong work ethic. Producer of practical, cost-effective solutions and
customer satisfaction. Outstanding Health and Safety record.
Professional Experience
Loblaw Company Ltd, Vancouver Regional Office
1991 - 2012
Multi-Site Training & Development Specialist
2007- 2012
Servicing 19 locations British Columbia wide and on call for the 4 Western
Provinces
. Audited & corrected stores for procedure compliance in Polices &
Procedures & training requirements
. Delivered an 8 week Assistant Store Manager Training and 6 week
Department Manager Training Program on store and department operations
& procedures
. Monitored weekly the attainment of training for new hires for 7 stores
and meat advisor for 19 sites
. Trained & Developed more than 1200 colleagues on company programs &
initiatives
. Recognized as the "go to advisor" for computer software and system
solutions
. Key player in transforming non-performing colleagues & departments
back to operational standards and beyond
Meat Manager, Vancouver
2002 - 2007
Managing the highest revenue producing store in B.C. producing $10.2m per
year
. Achieved annual department sales of $10.2M, one of only 3 Meat
Departments that reached yearly sales targets
. Managed escalating customer and colleague inquiries and accurately
provided information to resolve product and service complaints to
ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business
. Organized weekly sales reports for the sales department to track
products
. Recommended to customers food selection based on their identified
needs and product availability, managed inquiries and delivered on
order customization requests.
. Maintained, rotated and merchandised products to comply with shrink
standards and yields
Assistant Meat Manager
1994 - 2002
Vancouver, Langley, Burnaby, Coquitlam, North Vancouver & Vancouver Island
Managing the daily operations of high volume stores
. Managed and scheduled a team of up to 35 colleagues taking into
account service and budgets
. Merchandised, rotated and maintained products to comply with shrink
standards and yields
Education
Kwantlen College, Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD), 18 month program
Certifications
Ives Certified Power Equipment Trainer Recertified 2012
. Certified by Ives Training Group, for High Stacker, Narrow Isle,
Power Jack and Forklift.
. Trained 850+ colleagues in Power Equipment
Food Safe Certified
St. John Ambulance, First Aid Certification, Expired
WorkSafe WHIMIS
Computer Skills: Advanced Microsoft Office Suite & customized software
DENNIS LAVALLEE
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