Connor Smith
Williamston
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive leadership experience and a commitment to operational success. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and creative problem-solving while fostering strong working relationships. Pursuing opportunities beyond retail to leverage skills and work ethic in a new career path focused on growth and professional development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Manager
Harris Teeter
Greenville
10.2020 - Current
- Oversaw sales growth in the department from $80,000 in sales weekly to nearly $110,000.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends in customer purchasing habits, optimizing product selection accordingly.
- Managed department workflow, delegated tasks, and evaluated performance to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed employee schedules to optimize staffing and meet operational needs.
- Prepared daily orders for department inventory to ensure product availability and meet customer demand.
- Promoted budget adherence and kept the department shrink to 2% or lower.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted with inventory every month.
- Oversaw employee recruitment, training and onboarding processes.
- Updated sale displays and signage weekly to attract customer interest and promote featured products.
- Greeted customers entering the department and offered assistance and product information.
Produce Clerk/Assistant Produce Manager
Harris Teeter
Asheville
11.2017 - 10.2020
- Assisted customers in locating and selecting produce items, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Monitored product dating and rotation to ensure maximum freshness and quality for customers.
- Adhered to health department standards to protect customers.
- Unloaded produce trucks using powered or manual pallet jack.
- Restocked shelves and bins using strategic merchandising techniques to optimize product visibility and sales.
Assistant Deli Manager
Ingles Markets
Asheville
12.2014 - 10.2017
- Coordinated employee schedules and delegated tasks to optimize deli operations.
- Guaranteed high levels of customer courtesy and service through staff training.
- Received and appropriately resolved customer complaints.
- Promoted cleanliness and sanitation of freezer and cooler, equipment and retail cases.
- Ordered and replenished stock to sustain inventory levels and prevent shortages.
- Merchandised products with knowledge of schematics, signing procedures and retail labeling best practices.
- Scheduled staff hours to ensure full coverage of designated shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Ecology and Environmental BIology
University of North Carolina At Asheville
Asheville, NC05-2018
Associate in Science (A.S.) - General Studies (Transfer)
Guilford Technical Community College
High Point, NC05-2014
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Process improvement
- Performance evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Operational efficiency
- Administration
- Multitasking skills
- Complex problem solving
Timeline
Produce Manager
Harris Teeter
10.2020 - Current
Produce Clerk/Assistant Produce Manager
Harris Teeter
11.2017 - 10.2020
Assistant Deli Manager
Ingles Markets
12.2014 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Ecology and Environmental BIology
University of North Carolina At Asheville
Associate in Science (A.S.) - General Studies (Transfer)
Guilford Technical Community College