LINDA HOUSLEY

Street Address? City and State? 720-***-**** ad239n@r.postjobfree.com

MERCHANDISE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

As a dedicated and knowledgeable professional with experience in retail management, merchandising, and processes, I seek to bring my abilities to add value to your company. I am a self-motivated individual with skills that balance leadership, efficient procedures, and communications to deliver profitable and productive results. CORE COMPETENCIES

Managing store departments effectively, including leading employees and overseeing processes.

Driving continual profit margin growth and revenue through process improvements.

Directing merchandising responsibilities, handling inventory and ordering efficiently.

Communicating clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, and other departments.

Ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as official regulations. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET — Boulder County, CO

Produce Manager, 2010 – Present

Oversee department operations and delegate responsibilities for 10-12 employees effectively.

Manage inventory, including ordering products and maintaining necessary levels.

Develop and implement effective employee training according to company policies.

Ensure budgets are adhered to and drive revenue growth, achieving gross profit margin.

Meet or exceed all relevant sales goals, attaining top 5 Gross Profit margin for the region. AVANZA — Denver, CO

Produce Manager / Merchandiser, 2001 – 2009

Directed merchandising for the department grand opening, ensuring smooth operations.

Led the produce department, including scheduling, employee oversight, hiring, and training.

Maintained gross profit margins, as well as labor hours and sales goals continuously.

Handled forklift operation, shipping and receiving, and pricing responsibilities efficiently.

Acted as key holder and bookkeeper, maintaining necessary documentation and records. HOME DEPOT — Denver, CO

Inventory Management Specialist, 1999 – 2001

Managed inventory in three departments, ensuring proper orders at all times.

Handled pricing responsibilities according to specifications accurately.

Acted as Front End Supervisor, assigning duties and schedules, and monitoring performance.

Implemented training for cashiers to ensure efficiency and work quality.

Oversaw counting in the safe and secure store opening daily. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

KING SOOPERS — Denver, CO

Associate, 1980 – 2001

HONEYWELL — Denver, CO

Production Line Operator, 1978 – 1979

EDUCATION

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Mapleton High School, Denver, CO, 1979

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