Inventory Management Retail Manager

Brian Rodgerson

**** ****** *****, *** **** Richey, FL 34652

Cell: 203-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dynamic retail manager with extensive experience in grocery, meat, and catering industries. Proven leader with a strong background in managing teams, vendors, and projects. Proactive, results-driven, and always ready to step up when needed.

Areas of Expertise

Daily Operations Team Building Food & Workplace Safety Sales & Upselling Inventory Management Price Management Merchandising & Display Cost Savings & Reuse Sustainability

Core Competencies

Managed perishables departments in stores ranging from 2,400 sq ft to 120,000 sq ft with annual sales of $4.6 million in meat alone

Introduced new products and techniques to increase customer interest and sales (e.g., dry-aged beef, seafood, specialty cuts, recipe cards)

Created and implemented a shrink-reduction plan through strategic ordering and repurposing of excess product

Developed and implemented an incentive program focused on weekly up-sell goals

Implemented seasonal and promotional floor-sets per company standards

Trained new Meat Managers in New England and Tampa regions

Led seminar demos and training sessions across various departments

Worked on grand-opening projects and small-footprint department creation

Managed vendor accounts from RFP to close-out

Oversaw planning and launch of new deli department

Designed and managed daily operations for in-house production

Hired and trained new teams with a focus on retention and motivation

Served as store lead for health/safety inspections, maintenance, and COVID safety

Prepared and audited meat receiving reports and supplier invoices

Temporarily assumed cross-functional managerial responsibilities during staffing gaps

Resolved customer and employee disputes with a focus on de-escalation

Professional Experience

BJ’s Wholesale Club – Meat Manager

Brooksville, FL (2024–Present), Tampa, FL (2022–2024), Fairfield, CT (2013–2021)

Notable Achievement: Doubled weekly department sales from $40,000 to $90,000 pre-COVID

La Vita Dolce Catering – Co-Owner & Logistics Manager

Bridgeport, CT & Tampa Bay Area, FL (2010–Present)

Palmers of Darien – Meat and Seafood Manager

Darien, CT (2021)

A&S Italian Fine Foods – Meat Dept. Manager / Store Manager on Duty

Fairfield, CT (2000–2013)

Stratfield Market IGA – Assistant Meat Manager

Fairfield, CT (1999–2001)

Notable Achievement: Helped transform store ranking from #35 to #3 in its territory

Education & Training

Associate Degree in Business Administration, Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport, CT — December 2001

Certifications & Proficiencies

Certifications: ServSafe, CPR & First Aid (expired 2023)

Systems & Software: SAP SuperUser, A400, WFM, ADP, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Blue Yonder

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