Joseph Tanzola

Meat Manager

Publix Super Markets Inc

Kennesaw

07.2006 - 03.2025

Determined effective department schedules and delegated work to employees based upon strength and experience.
Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Prepared weekly ordering schedules based on projected sales volumes.
Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Provided ongoing feedback to store management on performance metrics and opportunities for improvement.
Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Created promotional displays to increase customer awareness of products offered in the meat department.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Monitored inventory usage, placed supply orders, and oversaw stocking of new goods.
Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Coordinated with vendors regarding order fulfillment issues or discrepancies.
Tracked inventory levels using computerized systems such as POS software.
Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Priced items correctly and created all related signs and tags to notify customers of sales and special promotions.
Coached team members on equipment safety, food handling and merchandising techniques.
Modeled primary and secondary meat cutting skills with steak and boning knives to mentor meat counter associates.
Performed waste minimization, saleable yield and predictive costing methods for meat department.
Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Managed meat department staff, including hiring and training of new employees.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Assisted customers with product selection, preparation techniques, recipe ideas.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Used empathy and persuasive negotiation skills to deliver positive customer experience.
Advised customers on alternative cuts, cooking methods, storage requirements and nutritional aspects of meat.
Maintained accurate records of sales and purchases in the meat department.
Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Meat Manager

Education

High School Diploma -

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Certification

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Meat Manager

High School Diploma -

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