Keegan Smith
Feilding
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in promotional planning and customer service, honed at Feilding New World. Excelled in enhancing sales through strategic display oversight and robust supplier relationships, showcasing exceptional problem-solving and team mentoring abilities. Achieved significant sales revenue growth in Fresh Foods, demonstrating a keen eye for quality and efficiency.
Award winning Butcher taking down the Foodstuffs Butchery apprentice of the year award and a finalist in the alto butcher of the year competition. 10+ years experience in the industry with a passion for the trade.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fresh Foods Manager
Feilding New World
10.2015 - Current
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement when necessary.
- Improved overall efficiency through effective delegation of tasks among team members based on individual strengths.
- Managed daily operations, including opening/closing procedures, staff scheduling, and adherence to store policies.
- Assisted in the selection of high-quality produce by establishing relationships with local suppliers and farmers.
- Maintained clean, safe, and visually appealing fresh foods departments for customers'' enjoyment.
- Increased sales by creating eye-catching displays that showcased seasonal produce and specials.
- Implemented promotional strategies that resulted in increased sales revenue within the Fresh Foods Departments.
Butcher
Broadway New World
04.2009 - 10.2015
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and Lamb to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Showcased exceptional knife skills, consistently producing precise cuts of meat according to customer preferences.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
Education
N.C.E.A Level 1 -
Boys High School
Palmerston North, NZRetail Excellence - Retail Excellence
Foodstuffs Learning
Auckland, NZ03-2025
Skills
- Store layout planning
- Promotional planning
- Coordination of inventory
- Customer service and assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Supply level management
- Ordering of products
- Product display oversight
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Fresh Foods Manager
Feilding New World
10.2015 - Current
Butcher
Broadway New World
04.2009 - 10.2015
N.C.E.A Level 1 -
Boys High School
Retail Excellence - Retail Excellence
Foodstuffs Learning
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