Curtis Fairman
Erie
Summary
Dynamic Meat Team Leader at Giant Eagle with a proven track record in optimizing inventory management and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in meat cutting and employee coaching, I successfully implemented merchandising strategies that boosted sales and fostered a collaborative team environment, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and safety protocols.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Team Leader
Giant Eagle
Erie, PA
08.2003 - Current
- Supervised meat department operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on proper meat handling techniques.
- Monitored inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers to ensure product availability.
- Implemented best practices for meat preparation and display to enhance customer experience.
- Conducted regular quality checks, ensuring compliance with health regulations and company policies.
- Developed efficient workflows that improved overall department productivity and service speed.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues related to meat products effectively.
- Collaborated with management to strategize promotional displays, driving increased sales in the meat department.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations, including USDA guidelines for product labeling and storage.
- Optimized workflow for faster order processing, resulting in satisfied customers and increased repeat business.
- Addressed customer complaints professionally, providing swift resolutions that fostered customer loyalty.
- Generated accurate sales reports for upper management review, guiding future decisions related to product offerings and pricing strategies.
- Established a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and promoting teamwork.
- Maintained cleanliness standards within the meat department, adhering to health codes and sanitation guidelines.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient meat cutting and packaging processes.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and adhere to industry regulations.
- Collaborated with store management to create enticing meat displays, driving sales and customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined inventory management for optimal product availability and reduced waste.
- Assisted customers with special orders and provided knowledgeable recommendations on meat selection and preparation techniques.
- Developed team members'' skills through hands-on training and constructive feedback, improving overall performance.
- Managed staff scheduling to maintain consistent coverage while minimizing labor costs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kiski Area
Vandergrift, PASkills
- Scheduling staff
- Motivational skills
- Sanitation procedures
- Meat cutting
- Task delegation
- Merchandising strategies
- Waste reduction
- Ordering supplies
- Employee coaching
- Sanitation standards
- Schedule management
- Employee scheduling
- Employee development
- Schedule coordination
- Inventory ordering
- Supply ordering
- Loss prevention strategies
- Temperature monitoring
- Department activity logging
- Merchandising management
Timeline
Meat Team Leader
Giant Eagle
08.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kiski Area