Colin Forth
Wilmington
Summary
Knowledgeable Meat Department Manager successful at driving customer satisfaction and building loyalty. Highly effective at keeping shelves neat and stocked with top meats and seafood. Prepared to bring 8 years of experience to fast-paced position.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Manager
Acme Markets, Inc
Middletown
03.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations of meat department to ensure product quality.
- Trained and supervised staff on meat cutting and preparation techniques.
- Ordered inventory supplies to ensure optimal stock levels and product freshness.
- Adhered to all health codes and sanitation requirements when handling meats.
- Communicated performance metrics and identified improvement opportunities to store management.
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with employees to assess performance, align on priorities, and deliver actionable feedback.
- Packed display case with meat and poultry products, checking price tags for accuracy.
Assistant Meat Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
Bel Air
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Delivered quality meat and poultry products to meet specifications of customers, resulting in consistent sales.
- Advised customers on alternative cuts, cooking methods, storage requirements and nutritional aspects of meat.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and meat preparation techniques.
- Established customer loyalty through effective engagement strategies, contributing to increased client retention.
- Oversaw entire stock management process, including receiving incoming merchandise, shelf replenishment and shrinkage control.
- Ordered merchandise accurately by verifying back stock and maintaining inventories, ensuring product availability.
- Determined effective department schedules and delegated work to employees based upon strength and experience.
- Packed display case with meat and poultry products, checking price tags for accuracy.
- Advised customers on cuts, cooking methods, storage requirements and nutritional aspects of meat, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Butcher
Bowman's Butcher Shop
Aberdeen
12.2015 - 11.2018
- Slaughtered and processed lamb and beef
- Executed slaughter and processing of lamb and beef to ensure quality standards.
- Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales.
- Received and scanned new inventory, updated computer database, and resolved variances to maintain accurate stock levels.
Apprentice Meat Cutter
Mars Supermarket
Edgewood
04.2013 - 11.2015
- Ensured compliance with health inspections by evaluating meat temperatures for safety and quality, maintaining detailed records.
- Processed customer orders by cutting, wrapping, weighing, and labeling meats to ensure accuracy and satisfaction.
- Provided product information and customized meat cuts according to customer preferences.
Keyholder
Seafood Festival
Bel Air
04.2007 - 05.2010
- Maintained store appearance to enhance customer experience.
- Executed store opening and closing procedures to ensure operational readiness.
- Sanitized and organized seafood displays to uphold health standards.
- Cooked several varieties of seafood
- Cleaned and prepared seafood
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MDSkills
- Meat and seafood expertise
- Meat cutting techniques
- Product quality management
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Customer engagement
- Employee development
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Meat Manager
Acme Markets, Inc
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Meat Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
07.2019 - 03.2022
Butcher
Bowman's Butcher Shop
12.2015 - 11.2018
Apprentice Meat Cutter
Mars Supermarket
04.2013 - 11.2015
Keyholder
Seafood Festival
04.2007 - 05.2010
Associate of Science - Business Management
Harford Community College