David Bracher
Bellerose, New York 11426
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position within an organization that will allow me to use my management skills to achieve both my own goals and those of the company.
QUALIFICATIONS Expertise in operations and administration along with the ability to evaluate situations, solve problems and make on the spot decisions.
Price, Quality and Supply Negotiation with Vendors Proficiency in warehousing, distribution, ground transportation and
inventory control.
Experience in directing the activities of 20+ employees, conducting training and appraisal of performance.
EDUCATION
1993-1997 Physical Education, Queens College
EMPLOYMENT
Restaurant Depo
100 Oak Point Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474
February 2012 to present
As the Seafood Manager my responsibilities included:
-Setting up the department as the store was new
-Hiring and training staff
-Doing all ordering and price changes as needed
-Creating exciting and attractive display in the department
-Maintaining inventory for all fresh and frozen products
-Monitoring sales and shrink in the department
Arons Kissena Farms
7215 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11367
December 2010 to February 2012
As the Manager my Responsibilities included:
-Overseeing the daily operation of 10 employees
-Implementing new procedures to make the deli more efficient
-Creating new items in the “grab and go” section to increase sales
-Working with employees to improve the overall appearance of the deli
-Managing and controlling Inventory
Freshway Markets
330 East Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501
September 2009 to September 2010
As Seafood Manager my responsibilities included:
-Finding vendors and negotiating prices
-Purchasing all fresh and frozen seafood for the department
-Creating prices and working with the owner on weekly ads
-Setting up and displaying all seafood items
-Finding new ways to generate money into the department
-Creating new products to generate sales
Fresh Direct
23-30 Borden Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
August 2006 to September 2009
Deli Department September 2008 – September 2009
Responsibilities included:
Main focus was on bringing the Deli Department up to Fresh Direct standards in efficiency, customer satisfaction and sanitation practices
-Oversaw the daily operation of 28 employees
-Overseeing inventory for over 200 products and reporting back weekly
Seafood Department August 2006 – September 2008
Responsibilities included:
-Overseeing fresh seafood inventory
-Purchasing product from fish market as well as local vendors
-Training employees in production as well as strict sanitary standards
Seafood Department was run under daily micro-bacterial and Histamine inspection as well as HACCP and USDA guidelines.
-Enforcing company policy on GMP
-Monitoring performance and attendance of 14 employees, performed reviews and write-ups for HR
Lagniappe Louisiana Foods Inc.
270 New Street Orange, NJ 07050
January 2003 to August 2006
Production Manager
Responsibilities included:
-Managing a crew of 12 employees
-Implementing policies and procedures related to production
-Purchasing supplies and raw materials
-Monthly inventories
-Product sourcing
-Creating spread sheets for pricing
-Training new employees on safety and quality control
Fairway Markets Inc.
2328 12th Avenue NY, NY 10027
October 1997 to October 2002
Seafood Manager/Department head
Responsibilities included:
-Purchasing of over 500,000 lbs. of seafood, fresh and frozen yearly
-Monitoring and maintaining inventory for both fresh and frozen products. -Following market trends and coordinated buying with price swings
-Negotiating product cost with suppliers
-Maintaining labor cost with respect to sales volume -Establishing more direct lines of supply to lower costs
-Hiring, training and evaluation of all employees
-Setting up work schedules for 20+ employees for a 7 day a week operation -Meeting sales goals through aggressive merchandising
Two Cousins Fish Market
75 Bennington Avenue Freeport, NY 11520
September 1991 to July 1997
FT from September 1991 to September 1993.
PT while in college September 1993 – July 1997
Responsibilities were:
-Loading and unloading trucks
-Assembling wholesale orders and then set up drivers routes
-Calling accounts for orders and making collection calls
-Working retail counter
References furnished upon request