Sherman M. Green Jr.
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OBJECTIVE
Highly experienced professional with practical experience desiring a leadership position that will enable the application of exceptional food utilization, presentation, and quality.
EXPERIENCE
Meijer McHenry, Illinois
July 2016 - Present
Journeyman Meat Cutter
●Managed quality control and inventory of store products.
●Listened and understood customer’s needs and delivered exceptional service.
●Cross-trained new employees by educating them on policies, procedures and best practices.
●Cut meat to size for display or as ordered by the purchaser.
●Wrap and price meat packages, weigh up any price per lb packages.
●Operate meat cutting tools such as knife, grinder, saw, sharpener, tenderizer, and slicer.
●Cut and trim bones and meat in keeping with company standards.
●Rotate merchandise in the meat cooler.
●Ensured appropriate storage practices.
●Maintain department in a clean and sanitary condition.
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Deerfield, Illinois
July 2015 - July 2016
Produce Clerk
●Responsible for the inventory and rotation of merchandise in the produce and floral department.
●Listened and understood customer’s needs.
●Cross-trained new employees to gain an understanding how the department ran to manage inventory goals to ensure quality product was being presented.
Jones Pack, LLC Harvard, Illinois
January 2011 - February 2015
Butcher/Meat Cutter
●Managed inventory received by wholesale suppliers.
●Quality control implementation and practices to reduce product from being scrapped.
●Effectively communicated to understand customer’s needs.
●Provided exceptional service to help build a repeat clientele base.
Whole Foods Market Schaumburg, Illinois
April 2010-November 2010
●Managed product merchandising and presentation.
●Responsible for maintaining company standards for applicable health and sanitation procedures and safe work practices.
●Inventory management ultimately achieving a reduction in spoiled product, exceeding margin goals and sales targets.
●Worked to achieve the needs of the client demands.
Whole Foods Market Midwest Kitchen – Palatine, Illinois
May 2007-April 2010
Distribution Team Leader
●Planned, organized, and executed cost cutting measures that reduced labor, maintained safety standards and increased production.
●Maximized sales and minimized inventory waste through effective and proper procedures for ordering, prepping, storing, rotating and stocking product.
●Maintained perpetual inventory for ingredients, products, and finished goods to ensure accuracy.
●Mentored team members to assist them in understanding company goals and procedures.
●Maintained a positive work environment and sustained a high performing team with minimal turnover.
October 2006-May 2007
Distribution Team Member
●Assisted in managing and supervising MWK warehouse operations and distribution.
●Filled in and responsible for all purchasing, receiving, and distribution.
●Assisted in training of new employees.
EDUCATION
Triton Community College
River Grove, Illinois
Advanced Certification in Engineering Technology / Machine Design
Certification in Engineering Technology
References Available upon Request