Dwan Brandon
North Wales
Summary
Efficient Grocery Manager proudly offering many years' experience creating great places to work and improving employee morale by effectively resolving conflicts and promoting active listening and communication skills. A determined professional known for managing supply levels and large restocking orders. Offering collaborating and negotiating skills.
Results-driven Grocery Manager known for exceptional productivity and efficiency in managing store operations. Specialize in inventory management, customer service excellence, and team leadership to ensure smooth store functioning. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, leveraging these skills to meet and exceed business goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grocery Manager
Redner's Warehouse Markets
Pottstown
05.2012 - 12.2025
- Managed daily grocery operations to ensure efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for customer service and safety protocols.
- Scheduling to meet target budget optimizing bottom line profit.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product displays and promotions.
- Coordinated with suppliers to negotiate pricing and secure timely deliveries of products.
- Monitored sales trends to adjust inventory and meet customer demands effectively.
- Enforced company policies and standards to maintain a safe and clean shopping environment.
- Resolved customer complaints in a courteous and professional manner.
- Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
- Assessed grocery store for cleanliness and checked proper stocking of shelves, refrigerated section and freezers.
- Maintained comprehensive compliance with workplace and food safety standards to protect staff and customers.
- Oversaw daily operations of the store including opening and closing procedures.
- Coordinated efficient restocking of grocery merchandise to meet customer needs and promote consistent sales.
- Analyzed financial records to identify areas of improvement within the store.
- Recruited, hired, trained, evaluated, disciplined, coached, and mentored employees.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy before submitting them for processing.
- Implemented new methods for reducing shrinkage and increasing profitability.
- Conducted weekly meetings with staff members to discuss performance goals.
- Provided feedback on employee performance reviews during annual evaluations.
- Managed staff of 25 grocery clerks, ensuring that duties were completed in a timely manner.
- Maximized profit by coordinating efficient team workflows, minimizing waste and controlling shrinkage.
- Organized promotional displays to maximize sales opportunities.
Warehouse Worker
Coca-Cola
Reading
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Loaded and unloaded products using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Organized warehouse inventory for efficient retrieval and storage.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment for safety compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work areas to promote safety.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
Forklift Operator
r&L carrier's
Souderton
02.2012 - 02.2013
Education
Business Management
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 09.1995 - 04.1996
Methacton
Eagleville , PaSkills
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Team building
- Staff training
- Financial analysis
- Task delegation
- Ordering of products
- Inventory merchandising
- Scheduling coordination
- Merchandising strategies
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Budget control
- P&L Administration
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Coca-Cola
06.2022 - 09.2022
Grocery Manager
Redner's Warehouse Markets
05.2012 - 12.2025
Forklift Operator
r&L carrier's
02.2012 - 02.2013
Business Management
Hampton University
09.1995 - 04.1996
Methacton