Anthony Gerding

859-***-**** (Home)

858-***-**** (Work)

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Newport, KY 41071

adtmk3@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

My objective is to find a job that that is challenging and fast paced and I can be part of a team that enjoys their work and strives toward a common goal.

Summary

I have 36 years of experience, including as a Manager in industries including Food Stores.

I had worked as a Manager at The Kroger Company from May 1977 to March 2013.

My skills and experiences include: Budgeting, Financial Statements, Inventory Management, Kronos, Payroll Processing, Pricing, Recruiting.

I have recently been working at the Home Depot as part of the merchandising execution team from June 2014 until March 2016.

My.last job was at the Castellini Company (May, 2016 until April, 2022.) where I wore many hat under the Quality Assurance and Quality.Control position.

Experience

The Castillini Company, Wilder, KY

May 2016 to Mar. 2022

Quality Control and Assurance Inspector

Directed quality assurance programs in productions. Developed quality control policies. Defined inspection criteria, inspection procedures, quality standards. Oversaw work efforts to ensure meeting of quality standards. Conducted quality audits. Directed all product testing activities. Directed the tracking of quality control data such as defects, test results. Provided feedback to production management. Interpreted test results for production management. Ensured that production processes and final products met industry standards. Conferred with marketing and sales departments to define client requirements and expectations. Documented testing procedures. Knowledge sets include: inspection, QA, quality control, Inspector, quality assurance. Received items from warehouses. Unpacked merchandise, materials. Ensured proper labeling and storage of items. Logged items received. Inspected inventory received for damage, weight. Gathered laboratory specimens for analysis. Monitored operating conditions. Entered data observations into computer databases. Adhered to and created quality assurance procedures. Performed manual labor. Labeled containers. Loaded and unloaded materials. Moved materials on worksites. Moved materials using heavy equipment. Sorted cargo. Reported shortages and damaged materials. Inventoried materials. Checked incoming materials against invoices. Ensured a clean and safe working environment. Performed housekeeping duties. Followed all safety rules and regulations.

The Home Depot, Cold Spring, KY

June 2014 to Mar. 2016

Merchandising Execution Associate

Planned commercial displays. Built commercial displays. Photographed displays and signage. Changed displays according to changes in inventory. Changed displays according to season. Labeled markdowns. Designed displays for promotions. Developed ideas for merchandise displays. Followed floor plans. Constructed or assembled displays . Used computers. Changed or rotated interior display areas. Knowledge sets include: display, merchandise.

The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, OH

May 1977 to Mar. 2013

Manager

Reviewed sales reports and financial statements. Measured productivity and cost efficiency. Cooperated on all levels to develop effective internal procedures. Maintained smooth daily operations. Engaged in staff recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation and discipline. Spearheaded and collaborated on sales promotions. Interacted directly and productively with customers. Primary aim of the company: Retail sales. My accomplishments included: Was frequently asked to straighten up the operational side of opportunity stores. Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services. Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products. Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties. Knowledge sets include: Budgets, Desktop computers, Kronos Workforce Payroll. Directed operations of a company. Plan store layouts, and design displays. Perform sales floor work such as greeting and assisting customers, stocking shelves, and taking inventory.

Skills

Accountancy, Budgeting, Business Administration, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Database Administration, Economics, Finance, Financial Statements, Hiring, Inventory Management, Kronos, Marketing, Materials Management, Payroll Processing, Policy Analysis, Pricing, Process Engineering, Production Management, Quality, Quality Control, Retail Sales, Safety, Sales, Statistics

Education

1977 Newport High School, KY

High School Graduate: college prep.

Course Work Completed : chemistry, calculus, physics,, Honors : honors,, GPA: 3.95

Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY

High School Diploma: Pre Medicine, Business

Course Work Completed : biology, Chemistry, Calculus, Genetics, Library Resources, University Physics, Finance, Accounting. Statistics, Business administration, GPA: 3.0

Pending completion in 05/01/2025

Professional Development

35 Years With The Kroger Company, Budgeting, Cost Control, Financial Statements, Hiring, Inventory Management, Kronos, Payroll Processing, Pricing, Recruiting, Retail Sales, Sales

Professional Development

I have attended many seminars including but not all inclusive, Leadership,(University of Cincinnati), Time Management,(UC Business Academics) Leading With Inclusion,(University of Cincinnati), Decision Making for Business Administration, Discipline for Behavior Change, Out of the Box Thinking, Performance Evaluation for Results, and Supervising for Success, and many others.

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