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Matthew Urban

East Stroudsburg

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Price Chopper, excelling in meat cutting and employee development. Proven track record in optimizing product rotation and inventory management, enhancing customer satisfaction, and maintaining high safety standards. Adept at training teams and implementing effective merchandising strategies to drive sales and minimize waste.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Meat Manager

Price Chopper
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Trained meat department employees and supervised product placement, rotation, signage and display activities to foster positive customer experience.
  • Sold and displayed meat products to customers by advising on quality of food, method of handling and other factors affecting preparing, freezing and storage.
  • Followed refrigerated equipment maintenance contracts and schedules to avoid high repair costs and reduce unexpected damages.
  • Assisted Meat Manager with maintaining profit margin in accordance with sales goals, expenses, price changes and waste management.
  • Ordered and received products under direction of Meat Manager to maintain high quality and proper quantity.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.

Meat Cutter

Price Chopper
04.2023 - 05.2025
  • Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Prepared poultry by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
  • Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.

Meat Apprentice

Price Chopper
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
  • Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
  • Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.

Meat Clerk

Price Chopper
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
  • Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
  • Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures.
  • Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.

Manger

Bumper Boats at Fernwood
06.2015 - 09.2019
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Education

East StroudsBurg High School North
East Stroudsburg, PA

Skills

  • Workplace safety
  • Product rotation
  • Merchandising strategies
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Meat cutting
  • Ordering supplies
  • Cutting techniques
  • Employee development
  • Loss prevention strategies
  • Inventory ordering
  • Schedule coordination
  • Budget administration

Timeline

Assistant Meat Manager

Price Chopper
05.2025 - 08.2025

Meat Cutter

Price Chopper
04.2023 - 05.2025

Meat Apprentice

Price Chopper
08.2022 - 04.2023

Meat Clerk

Price Chopper
02.2020 - 08.2022

Manger

Bumper Boats at Fernwood
06.2015 - 09.2019

East StroudsBurg High School North
Matthew Urban