Mike McReynolds

Experience

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  Cargill

  Jun 2002 - Jan 2006

  Fabrication Superintendent

  Administered the entire fabrication operations, supervising workers, preparing schedules, hiring and training new employees, monitoring equipment, and ensuring that production goals are met. Implemented performance measures for 12 salaried supervisors and indirectly oversaw 500.Accomplishments:- Six Sigma Green Belt certified through IBM.- Closely monitored, determined, and implemented improvements to the production process.

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  Target

  Oct 2006 - Jun 2012

  General Manager

  Directly responsible for managing store operations, overseeing a $72 million Super Target, driving financial success, building top performing teams, and expanding the business.Selected Contributions:- Significantly reduced shrink by .55% through managing and monitoring inventory.- Increased overall location accuracy from 91% to 98% through improving operation and efficiency by maintaining store condition, maintenance, and appearance for the safety and health.- Reduced turnover and maintained a positive P&L while ensuring competitiveness and profitability. Show less

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  Central Market

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2015

  Director of Specialty Foods

  Provided hands-on oversight to the overall operation and execution of all areas of Production and Sales as well as multiple departments to include merchandising, product mix, product costs, and the supervision of partners via department managers. Managed $50 million in annual sales. Set quarterly and yearly sales goals for the team.Selected Contributions:- Commended for exceeding P&L budget annually while growing GP% by 1.5%.- Sourced new and exclusive products both locally and regionally. Show less

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  7 & I Holdings Co.

  May 2015 - Sept 2018

  Business Consultant

  Lead business standardization initiatives and maximize business performance by providing process training, subject matter expert guidance, follow up, and metrics-based reporting to management. Analyze complex business and customer needs, define business requirements, and recommend appropriate solutions, and business strategies. Facilitate training and mentoring in the areas of statistical analysis, six sigma, and process improvements to ensure continuous improvement for team members and associates.Selected Contributions:- Boosted revenue by 10% and GP% by 3% in 3 years through implementation of new business processes and modifications to existing processes.- Managed and maintained an 18 million portfolio that has grown to 19.5 million in 3 years. Show less

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  Sysco

  Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

  Business Development Manager - Buckhead Meat

  Primary Responsibilities:Establishes strategy for driving profitable specialty sales through relationship with up to 4 assigned OpCos.•Works closely with OpCo Merchandisers, Sales Management, and SSMG leadership to set One Sysco strategy that leverages either the SSMG company or OpCo to deliver product•Maintains agnostic approach to growing sales through either Specialty or USBL entity•Leads quarterly “One Sysco” meetings, and ensures action items are assigned are carried outEducates others•Design and implement formal training programs for CoP’s and MA’s in assigned OpCo’s in Specialty Meat and Seafood category with major focus on Portion Control Steaks and Chops. •Establish ongoing training and development of CoP’s and MA’s through participation in General Sales Meetings, promotions, and Food Shows / customer eventsDotted line responsibility over CoP’s who work and support the OPCO•Provide support as needed•Evaluate and coach CoP’s in conjunction with OpCo Director of Business Resources / Sales leadership Show less

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  Certified Angus Beef ®

  Nov 2019 - now

  Responsible for the Retail and Foodservice business areas of Certified Angus Beef LLC in the South Central region of the United States.• Identifying and capitalizing on growth and development opportunities with assigned accounts.• Regular updates to internal teams on status of assigned accounts.• Monthly reviews of sales plan implementation.• Regular input on account maintenance. • New account development • Training and orientation of new licensees.• Responsible for key accounts within a defined region of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.• Regular contact with key personnel at assigned accounts.• Implementation of marketing, merchandising, and educational strategies of the yearly sales plan for assigned accounts to help facilitate their success with the Certified Angus Beef® brand. • Account visitation, as needed, to evaluate key account status.• Conduct regular performance reviews for assigned accounts.Responsible for contributing ideas and information in the following areas:• Development of the yearly sales plan.• Company-wide publications.• Development of seminar and annual conference content and activities.Responsible for maintaining compliance with all brand-licensing guidelines with assigned accounts:• Cooperate with and assist the Brand Assurance Division on Certified Angus Beef ® trademark and licensing violations. Also, align with the Brand Manager teams on all promotional activities involving assigned accounts. Show less

  • Director of Sales, South Central Region

    Mar 2025 - now

  • Executive Account Manager

    Nov 2019 - Mar 2025