Connor Barton
Minneapolis
Summary
Retail professional with extensive experience at Fresh Thyme Market, excelling in store operations and leadership. Proven track record of enhancing sales through innovative displays and efficient inventory management. Skilled in training teams and fostering customer loyalty, while implementing creative solutions to optimize processes and reduce waste.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Director
Fresh Thyme Market
St Louis Park, MN
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in daily store operations, ensuring optimal customer service and product availability.
- Collaborated with Dry Goods Management to build displays and optimize processes
- Supported inventory management processes, including stock replenishment and organization.
- Trained new team members on store policies, procedures, and customer engagement techniques.
Produce Manager
Fresh Thyme Market
Vadnais Heights, MN
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Oversaw daily produce operations, ensuring product quality and freshness standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for produce handling and storage.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in produce department workflows.
- Built Displays to attract and retain customer attention
- Changed Department operations resulting in sales growth and reducing inventory loss resulting in top ten in sales in the company
Produce Manager
Fresh Thyme Market
Plymouth, MN
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Analyzed sales data to optimize product assortment and reduce waste.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and company policies in all operations.
- Built Displays to retain customer attention and increase sales
- Changed Department Operations to get top ten in sales for the company actively competing with minneapolis and chicago for produce sales
Produce Manager
Fresh Thyme Market
St Louis Park, MN
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Trained and supervised produce staff for optimal performance and adherence to company policies.
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Was Trained By Store Director who was a Produce Regional Specialist Company for Different Company
Grocery Manager
Fresh Thyme Market
Minneapolis, MN
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Led daily operations, ensuring optimal inventory levels and product availability.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices and operational procedures.
- Streamlined ordering processes, reducing surplus waste and improving efficiency.
- Ran Department While During Complete remodel of store
- Was Test Department for new vendors, ordering systems and new sets
Assistant Produce Manager
Fresh Thyme Market
St Louis Park, MN
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Oversaw daily operations of produce department, ensuring product quality and freshness.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for inventory management and customer service.
- Implemented efficient stock rotation procedures to minimize waste and enhance product availability.
Key Manger
Fresh Thyme Market
St Louis Park, MN
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Led team at night to maintain sales and customer experience
- For a month was running the store completely ensuring in standard and trying to keep a float
- Managed daily store operations at night, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
Produce Supervisor
Fresh Thyme Market
St Louis Park, MN
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Supervised daily operations of produce department, ensuring quality and freshness standards were met.
- Trained staff on best practices for inventory management and product rotation.
- Took over ordering from the assistant produce manger for a bit to increase back inventory for sales
Produce Stock Clerk
Fresh Thyme Market
St Louis Park, MN
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Received and organized incoming produce shipments to ensure freshness and quality standards.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize waste.
- Implemented efficient storage solutions, optimizing space while ensuring easy accessibility of products.
- Trained new staff on proper handling techniques and safety protocols for produce management.
Cashier
Fresh Thyme Market
St Louis Park, MN
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and complaints promptly
Education
High School Diploma -
VOA High School
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Store operations
- Loyalty
- Creative
- Leadership
- Organization
- Quick Thinking
Timeline
Assistant Store Director
Fresh Thyme Market
01.2024 - Current
Produce Manager
Fresh Thyme Market
09.2023 - 01.2024
Produce Manager
Fresh Thyme Market
08.2022 - 09.2023
Produce Manager
Fresh Thyme Market
01.2021 - 08.2022
Grocery Manager
Fresh Thyme Market
09.2020 - 01.2021
Assistant Produce Manager
Fresh Thyme Market
02.2020 - 09.2020
Key Manger
Fresh Thyme Market
10.2019 - 02.2020
Produce Supervisor
Fresh Thyme Market
06.2019 - 10.2019
Produce Stock Clerk
Fresh Thyme Market
01.2018 - 06.2019
Cashier
Fresh Thyme Market
11.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
VOA High School