Gail Kennedy

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Store Manager at Fruitful Yield

  • Education

    • CHIC - Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago

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      Professional Cooking Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
    • Morton College

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      Associate's degree Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
    • Columbia College Chicago

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      Theatre/Film
    • Morton College

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      Associate's degree Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Experience

    • Whole Foods Market

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2006

       Supervised Team Members to ensure smooth operation of floor maintenance Utilized combined knowledge of departmental ordering, accounting and inventory Responsible for all sanitation procedures  Responsible for ordering, accounting and inventory control Maintained goods on floor and incorporated back stock Maintained high degree of sanitation and customer service

      • Bakery/Juice & Java Bar Supervisor

        Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
      • Bulk Food Supervisor

        Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
    • Whole Foods Market

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

       Supervised Team Members and delegated tasks requested by Team Leader Was responsible for Team Leader’s duties in her absence Assisted Team Leader in the training of Team Members and maintaining a positive work environment  Coordinated highest level of customer service with complete view of departmental needs and sales  Responsible for purchasing and inventory control of natural body care merchandise Disseminated appropriate information on supplements and body care purchases for complete customer service.

      • Associate Team Leader

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2012
      • Body Care Buyer

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
    • Whole Foods Market

      May 2012 - Aug 2016
      Whole Body Team Leader

       Provide overall leadership and supervision of the team, including sub-teams Responsible for hiring, development, corrective actions and terminations Responsible for profitability, expense control, merchandising, ordering, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned Responsible for payroll, scheduling, billing and inventory Accountable for training of Team Members and maintaining a positive work environment Develop merchandising opportunities to create wealth through profits and growth, supporting Whole Foods Market’s vision and core values Show less

    • Fruitful Yield

      Sept 2016 - Jun 2017
      Assistant Store Manager
    • Fruitful Yield

      Jun 2017 - now
      Store Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Food Service Sanitation Certificate for Illinois #00213136 (Current)