Anthony Lawrence
Decatur,GA
Summary
Experienced retail professional with over 8+ years of grocery experience, who excels at managing teams efficiently and is knowledgeable from shelf to sale. Adept at contributing outstanding customer service results and keeping Kroger's promise of being friendly and caring , providing everything fresh, uplifting every way, and improving everyday.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
District Operations Manager
Kroger
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strategic plans for the district to achieve short-term and long-term goals and increase composite scores.
- Improved district operations efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations.
- Created a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from team members and addressing concerns promptly.
Assistant Store Manager
Kroger
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Guided team members through challenges with clear communication and support.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
- Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
Front-End Manager
Kroger
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Established and maintained professional environment, ensuring best possible experience for customers and over 50 sales associates
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures through proper handling of all transactions and corresponding documentation
- Reviewed all daily cashier exception reports, voids/refunds for proper authorization and handling; verified accuracy of bookkeeping reports/deposits, thus mitigating risk
- Developed highly efficient team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities
- Served as MOD on several occasions when a member of store management was out
Assistant Front-End Manager
Kroger
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Assisted the Front-End Manager in operating the front end efficiently
Dairy Clerk
Kroger
03.2016 - 10.2018
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2020
Skills
- Excellent Customer Service
- Great Communication Skills
- CAO
- Staff training and development
- Operational excellence
- Complex Problem-solving
- Time management
- Task delegation
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
Graduated rom the Store Leader Bench Program in November of 2024.
Led the district in composite score (92.5%) as an interim Store Leader in P2 of 2024.
Was apart of the Belted SCO rollout for the Atlanta Division in 2023. (60 Stores)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
Timeline
District Operations Manager
Kroger
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Kroger
05.2021 - 08.2024
Front-End Manager
Kroger
04.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Front-End Manager
Kroger
10.2018 - 04.2020
Dairy Clerk
Kroger
03.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
University of Georgia
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