Derrick Ellenburg
Easley
Summary
Seasoned Meat Market Manager with background in overseeing all aspects of meat department operations. Experience includes staff management, inventory control, quality assurance and customer service. Strengths include leadership, problem-solving abilities and superb product knowledge. Previous roles have demonstrated ability to drive sales growth while ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Meat Market Manager
Ingles Markets Inc
Black Mountain
01.2013 - Current
- Recruited qualified personnel as needed when positions became available.
- Created weekly sales reports and analyzed trends in customer purchasing habits.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently while maintaining a positive relationship with them.
- Provided guidance and direction to junior staff members on how best to perform their duties.
- Scheduled work shifts for butchers to maximize efficiency during peak business hours.
- Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis to ensure profitability targets were being met.
- Implemented training program for new employees on the proper handling and storage of meat products.
- Developed and managed meat market's inventory of fresh, frozen, cured, and processed meats.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment according to health regulations.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly and efficiently in order to maintain positive relationships with clients.
- Supervised team of butchers in order to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Identified areas where cost savings could be achieved without sacrificing quality of products.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss performance goals and objectives.
- Monitored customer complaints regarding product quality or service issues.
- Ensured that all relevant health codes were followed at all times by employees.
- Coached team members on equipment safety, food handling and merchandising techniques.
- Performed waste minimization, saleable yield and predictive costing methods for meat department.
- Determined effective department schedules and delegated work to employees based upon strength and experience.
- Delivered quality meat and poultry products to meet specifications of customers, resulting in consistent sales.
- Implemented health and food safety protocols for sales and production environments.
- Monitored inventory usage, placed supply orders, and oversaw stocking of new goods.
- Modeled primary and secondary meat cutting skills with steak and boning knives to mentor meat counter associates.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Reviewed progress of ongoing projects and provided feedback where necessary.
- Coordinated trade shows and other promotional events from start to finish.
- Responsible for all conditions of the market and quality of products
- Responsible for making projected profit margins for every month,quarter,and physical year.
Meat Cutter
BiLo Foods
Easley
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Operated a variety of meat cutting machines such as saws, slicers, grinders and tenderizers.
- Weighed meats for sale at the service counter or pre-packaged for sale in the retail market.
- Operated wrapping machines to package meats for sale in the store or for customers' orders.
Owner
Ellenburg painting
Easley
04.2007 - 05.2011
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
Education
Easley High School
Easley, South CarolinaSkills
- Meat processing
- Inventory management
- Financial analysis
- Health regulations compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Sales forecasting
- Quality control
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Merchandising strategies
- Employee scheduling
- Budget administration
- Loss prevention strategies
- Merchandising management
- Employee development
- Inventory ordering
- Analytical thinking
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Customer relations
- Hiring and training
- Administration and reporting
- Revenue growth
Timeline
Meat Market Manager
Ingles Markets Inc
01.2013 - Current
Meat Cutter
BiLo Foods
05.2011 - 01.2013
Owner
Ellenburg painting
04.2007 - 05.2011
Easley High School