William (Butch) Meisner
Tucson
Summary
Experience and results-driven Manager with extensive background delivering superior customer service. Demonstrated strong work ethic and commitment to exceeding expectations with the development of crew members and the overall success of the store's brand. Extremely self-motivated to live a healthy, active lifestyle through daily fitness and diet. Actively engaged in competitive endurance sports, including Mountain bike racing, triathlons, duathlons, running complemented by a passion for hiking.
I believe I am a well-rounded candidate for this position because of my love for fitness and anything that involves the outdoors as well as my superior customer service and problem solving skills. I decided to retire from Trader Joe's after a total of 25 years to live out the next chapter of my life and to fulfill my down time with the hobbies and lifestyle that I love while getting paid.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Trader Joe's
Tucson
04.2007 - Current
- Managed daily operations including opening and closing processes along with ensuring on average 2,500 customers per day receive our Wow Customer Experience every day..
- Developed genuine relationships with our Customers to create a fun and fulfilled shopping experience while empowering them to feel this is "their" neighborhood grocery store.
- Addressed and resolved all Customer complaints with professionalism and grace.
- Hire and develop all Crew Members through role-modeling, positive direction and support.
- Built trust and self-esteem with our Crew through consistent praise, POS feedback and lead by example, empowering them solve problems independently and support their growth.
- Collaborated and conducted regular performance evaluations for approximately 100 Crew Members.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies on a daily basis throughout the store.
General Manager
Blue Water Tackle and Marine
Tucson
01.2005 - 04.2007
- Oversaw two retail stores and it's employees, sales team and mechanics.
- Developed relationships with suppliers to ensure quality inventory for marine watercraft and retail inventory.
- Implemented marketing strategies to enhance customer engagement and sales growth.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
Manager
Trader Joe's
Monrovia
05.1999 - 12.2004
- Quickly learned the "lifestyle" of being a Trader Joe's crew member and promoted to management within five months of employment at Trader Joe's
- Oversaw all duties associated with current management position.
- Served as traveling manager, successfully opening seven stores in new markets including Chicagoland and Austin.
- Collaborated with management teams to transform bare buildings into fully operational stores.
- Directed merchandising, fiscal planning, and customer engagement strategies for new locations.
- Facilitated neighborhood inclusion initiatives to enhance community relations.
Education
Management
Trader Joe's University Management Growth Trainin
Monrovia, CASkills
- Superior Customer Service
- Staff training
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Leadership skills
- Time management
- Documentation and reporting
- Experienced Mountain Bike Racer
- Experienced Hiker completing the Grand Canyon's Rim To Rim To Rim in 22 hours in 2024
- Able to complete all basic bike maintenance
- Extremely familiar with most of southern Arizona's hiking and biking trails, including all trails on Mt Lemmon, Rincons, Tucson Mountains and Mt Wrightson
- Former competitive age group Triathlete and Duathlete
Affiliations
I believe I am a well-rounded candidate for this position because of my love for fitness and anything that involves the outdoors as well as my superior customer service and problem solving skills. I decided to retire from Trader Joe's after a total of 25 years to live out the next chapter of my life and to fulfill my down time with the hobbies and lifestyle that I love while getting paid.
Timeline
Manager
Trader Joe's
04.2007 - Current
General Manager
Blue Water Tackle and Marine
01.2005 - 04.2007
Manager
Trader Joe's
05.1999 - 12.2004
Management
Trader Joe's University Management Growth Trainin