Dave Dodson
Nooksack, WA 98276 Cell: 360-441-63
dave.dodson@comcast.n
Professional Profile
Dynamic and creative Marketing Manager with a successful career in Grocery
marketing, promotions, public relations, project and communications management.
Areas of Expertise
Grocery merchandising, Display design construction, customer service. Meat cutter. Meat
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department management. Inventory control.
Work Experience
Owner/manager, 03/1998 - 08/2010
Eastside Market & Deli – Lynden, Wa
Operated Neighborhood Grocery/Deli. I did all ordering and merchandising for sale floor.
Developed full service deli with focus on quality and value. Trained and supervised staff
to follow store operating procedures and standards.
Retail Director, 01/1994 - 10/2007
Dodson's IGA– Everson, Wa
As Retail Director for Supermarket I was responsible for the sales floor and customer
service. Store resets and end display marketing were my specialty. Training and
supervision of grocery department personal, labor scheduling, Front end operations
were under my direction. Interacted with all DSD vendors to increase store sales and
profits.
Meat Cutter - Dept. Manager, 03/1980 - 01/1994
Dodsons IGA – Everson, Wa
Cut, trimmed and packaged meat products. Merchandised retail counters and
created displays to increase impulse sales. Provided customer assistance with meat
purchases and cooking methods. Trained and supervised staff.
Education
1978 Wenatchee Valley College – Wenatchee, WA, USA
Associates (2) Retail Management
Professional Affiliations
Lynden Chamber of Commerce - 5 years service on Executive Board, term as President.