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Kaitlin Myers

Kaitlin Myers

Denver,CO

Summary

Having worked at Whole Foods Market for 15 years, from what was once my full time job in college to what became my career, I decided to make a full occupational shift last year. Coming out of a 2+ year long pandemic allowed a lot of us to slow down and reevaluate the places we spend our time and energy. While Whole Foods was a great place to learn and work and grow, I am ready to for a change. Once Amazon acquired Whole Foods, the dynamic and work atmosphere changed dramatically and I came to understand that working for one of the largest corporations in the world is not my ideal. I am looking to work for a small business who's core values more align with mine. I am eager to commit myself to my next career as a home inspector, utilizing all the skills I acquired through my extensive history in customer service and retail management to bring the same level of high execution, good communication, and customer satisfaction.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Specialty Team Leader

Whole Foods Market
Glendale, CO
07.2017 - 05.2022
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
  • Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.

Bakery & Specialty Associate Team Leader

Whole Foods Market
Glendale, CO
11.2013 - 02.2017
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
  • Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.

Bakery & Specialty Buyer

Whole Foods Market, Co Blvd
Glendale, CO
10.2011 - 11.2013
  • Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Removed poor performing items from future buys.
  • Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
  • Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
  • Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.

Prepared Foods Team Trainer

Whole Foods Market
Lakewood, CO
01.2008 - 10.2011
  • Trained approx 45 new employees in specific job requirements.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.

Store Green Mission Representative

Whole Foods Market
Lakewood, CO
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Devised strategies for modifying existing policies to better integrate sustainability initiatives.
  • Developed sustainability project goals, objectives or strategies in collaboration with other professionals.
  • Assessed or proposed sustainability initiatives by considering cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility and acceptance.

Customer Service and Production Cook

Prepared Foods, Whole Foods Market
Belmar, Lakewood, CO
01.2007 - 01.2010

Teacher's Assistant

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO
01.2007 - 01.2008

Resident's Assistant

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO
01.2006 - 01.2007

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Poetry

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO
12.2008

Skills

  • Computer: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Mac and PC friendly, email, internet
  • Time Management & Efficiency
  • Energy and Physical Stamina
  • Customer Service
  • Dependable and Cooperative
  • Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Run a $2 million annual gross, successful team of employees in a competitive environment while making sales projections, maintaining consistent inventory, and making fiscal labor budgets
  • Trained 50+ new employees upon hiring, coordinated safety walks, supported and encouraged internal employee promotion, was an advocate for employees, involved in community outreach and service projects, managed Whole Foods Market Belmar's "green mission” program
  • Organizational: Ability to focus on detail, as well as broad spectrum, well-organized work habits, highly efficient, ability to multi-task, filed and kept newly hired employees paperwork
  • Communication: Great customer service, interpersonal communication skills, literary background enhances communicative skills.

Certification

  • Certified Home Inspector, InterNACHI - July 2022
  • ServSafe certified - March 2022

Timeline

Specialty Team Leader

Whole Foods Market
07.2017 - 05.2022

Bakery & Specialty Associate Team Leader

Whole Foods Market
11.2013 - 02.2017

Bakery & Specialty Buyer

Whole Foods Market, Co Blvd
10.2011 - 11.2013

Store Green Mission Representative

Whole Foods Market
01.2009 - 01.2010

Prepared Foods Team Trainer

Whole Foods Market
01.2008 - 10.2011

Customer Service and Production Cook

Prepared Foods, Whole Foods Market
01.2007 - 01.2010

Teacher's Assistant

Colorado Christian University
01.2007 - 01.2008

Resident's Assistant

Colorado Christian University
01.2006 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Poetry

Colorado Christian University
  • Certified Home Inspector, InterNACHI - July 2022
  • ServSafe certified - March 2022
Kaitlin Myers