Patrick Battagler

Experience

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  Shaw's Supermarkets

  Jun 1995 - Sept 1998

  Produce Manager
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  Wild Oats Markets

  Sept 1998 - Mar 2000

  Produce Manager

  Responsible for the direct supervision of the produce and floral department operations including providing exceptional customer service and assuring that associates were following company policies and procedures. Was held accountable for achieving production and budget objectives. Store manager on duty as needed.

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  Shaw's Supermarkets

  Mar 2000 - Apr 2010

  Produce Manager

  Lead a team of 12-15 produce, salad bar and floral professionals in a fast paced, multi-functional environment. Accountable for associate development, productivity and advancement, track record of developing talent, eight promotions from within team. Selected to train and mentor new assistant store directors on produce policies, practices and procedures. Produce Leader for new store openings across Connecticut, rotated through store grand openings to lead merchandising, set-up and displays. Six Sigma trained, participant in Six Sigma Quality Initiative to reduce organic fruit shrink across entire organization. Experienced Evening Relief Manager directly responsible for the operation and closing of the entire store performing all management functions during evening hours. Show less

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  Stop & Shop

  Apr 2010 - now

  Produce Manager

  Reporting directly to the store manager, responsible for all aspects of department operations. Responsibilities include: providing superior customer service, planning, product procurement and controlling inventory, managing scheduling and labor, monitoring shrink, ensuring quality, freshness and appropriate product presentation. Consistently in top quartile on key metrics including sales, shrink, gross profit and labor.