Edward McGrath

• Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and quality standards in all projects.
• Oversaw project scheduling, coordinating timelines and resources for optimal completion.
• Trained new staff on safety protocols, tools usage, and painting techniques to enhance team skills.
• Developed client relationships through effective communication and personalized service delivery.
• Implemented cost-saving measures to improve profitability while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing excess materials and minimizing waste.
• Led quality control efforts, conducting inspections to ensure adherence to industry specifications.
• Established marketing strategies, increasing brand visibility and attracting new clientele through targeted outreach.
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
• Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
• Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
• Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.
• Note- this was my own company where I utilized everything that I had learned from a career of working both in retail and in construction, both of which were lifetime second and third generational family businesses, to which, I used to much success. and was the last full time career path that I had, that would be noted here as I effectively retired from any full time activity in april of 2012 as a career of working one full time, and one part time job together, for more than fifteen years straight had taken its toll physically and my family, and I decided that it was time for me to retire and just generate income part time .

• Led project planning and scheduling to ensure timely delivery of construction milestones.
• Coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers for material procurement and resource allocation.
• Implemented safety protocols, resulting in enhanced site safety compliance and reduced incidents.
• Managed budgeting processes, optimizing cost management across multiple projects.
• Conducted site inspections to monitor progress and adherence to quality standards.
• Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and promoting teamwork on-site.
• Collaborated with architects and engineers to resolve design discrepancies effectively.
• Developed project reports for stakeholders, communicating updates on timelines and deliverables.
• Supervised team of Number construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
• Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
• Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
• Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
• Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
• Completed projects within time constraints by effectively managing schedules and allocating resources.

*Note- following the housing crash, this company ended up going bankrupt and closing all construction operations, as it was folding myself and 2 teammates saw the writing on the wall and we, each started our own individual small trades companies.

• Assisted in coordinating daily construction activities and schedules to ensure project timelines were met.
• Supported Superintendent in managing on-site safety protocols and compliance with regulations.
• Collaborated with subcontractors to facilitate communication and resolve project-related issues effectively.
• Contributed to maintaining project documentation, including daily logs and inspection reports for accuracy.
• Monitored material deliveries and inventory levels to prevent delays in construction progress.
• Implemented quality control measures to uphold construction standards and specifications consistently.
• Participated in weekly project meetings to discuss updates, challenges, and strategic solutions with stakeholders.
• Reduced construction delays by proactively addressing potential issues and providing solutions for unforeseen challenges.
• Maintained a clean and organized job site by enforcing safety standards, waste disposal procedures, and housekeeping practices.
• Note- by this point in time, the building boom in florida had come to a screeching halt, and this company, which I worked in with several family members, lost a major land bid to continue construction and started laying off superintendents, so I jumped to a small but high end company building much larger homes, 7 figure custom homes, which inevitably also ended up no longer building within a year and went bankrupt.

• Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
• Developed promotional strategies to enhance frozen food sales and customer engagement.
• Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust inventory accordingly.
• Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflow and increased efficiency.
• Addressed any maintenance issues within the department promptly, ensuring proper functioning of equipment.
• Stayed informed about industry trends by attending trade shows or reading relevant publications.
• Provided exceptional customer service through prompt assistance, addressing concerns, and offering recommendations on frozen food selections.

*Note - when I took on the frozen food department at this particular walmart between three frozen coolers, including meat , bakery and the frozen food department, as well as an ice cream cooler, they had more than fifty two pallets, full of frozen backstock in various forms of being outdate or damaged.

When walmart's automatic ordering system would bring in a new truck every single day, you could not physically put the order into your freezer because it was full to the door and three pallets high ,stacked in the steel.

It took me four months to get through all of the frozen and damaged product , fix three double sided aisles , and six full sided frozen end caps, while trying to maintain the company's very strict plannogram and forcing out product from the back room so new stock could actually get into the coolers.

In this process of constantly working this excessive amount of freight by myself, as they could not get the two part timers who were allotted for my department hired for that position, I ended up having an emergency hernia surgery.

The surgery ended up having complications that put me out for a number of months, that the store, the company , and all of the management team was kept appraised of once a week through my healing, however, corporate changed all three store managers at the same time ,and they were sent to various other locations, when they left, they never informed new management of my situation, so when I returned to work, I was labeled as job abandonment, which was inevitably fixed when corporate was able to get ahold of those managers and the documents that I had submitted for being out for this emergency surgery, but by that time, several months had gone by, and I had already gained employment elsewhere since they wouldn't put me back to work until that was fixed.

This was a terrible waste of the time effort and literal pain that I put into fixing what was years of neglect in this department.

• Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
• Trained staff on safety protocols and best practices for handling frozen food.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
• Developed promotional strategies to enhance frozen food sales and customer engagement.
• Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust inventory accordingly.
• Improved inventory management by implementing a more efficient tracking system.
• Provided exceptional customer service through prompt assistance, addressing concerns, and offering recommendations on frozen food selections.
• Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
• Note- unfortunately, I knew that this position would not be long lasting as this company was on its way out when I joined, and shortly thereafter, we noticed the cutting of hours.And the normal things that you see when a business is going under, so I left to join walmart and shortly after I did, weeks, this company was closed for good.

• Supervised night crew operations to ensure efficient stocking and product availability.
• Trained team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Coordinated inventory management practices to minimize stock discrepancies.
• Implemented workflow improvements to enhance team productivity and efficiency.
• Monitored store conditions, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conducted nightly audits of inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock records.
• Reduced inventory discrepancies by conducting thorough audits and maintaining accurate records.
• Contributed to increased sales performance by effectively managing promotional displays and signage during overnight shifts.
• Coordinated efforts with Loss Prevention teams to reduce instances of theft and shrinkage within the store area.
• Monitored product expiration dates diligently, rotating stock to ensure freshness while minimizing losses due to spoilage or returns.
• Streamlined processes for stocking shelves, resulting in decreased product spoilage and waste.
• Maintained a clean and organized store environment through meticulous attention to detail and consistent oversight.
• Note- I entered this position as just a stock clerk while hoping to get back into the construction trade, which was booming in Flrida at this time but not knowing the area or having any connections
• Not even two weeks into this job, four out of the five members, excluding myself of the night crew, failed to show up to pack out the truck, and of which I took it on myself to empty that truck downstack the entirety of the grocery load.And actually throw the entire grocery truck cut and marked myself in a single night, while simultaneously leveling down the store, cleaning the back room and reloading the truck with pallets and bales in what would be a thirteen hour overnight shift for me.
• The following morning, I was promoted directly to night crew manager by the district manager and the store manager, who then gave me an entirely new night crew, and after two years of giving them countless company records for that store, but being passed over for promotion four separate times, i was forced to have a discussion with upper management as to why that was.
• Sadly, after that much effort put into this company and that much pride in my work, I was told that until I could find someone as dedicated to the job as I was, who could be counted on to do the same things that I had been doing, they would continue to promote people around me and leave me in this key spot of reliability as it was best for the store, which prompted me to give them my two weeks notice.Knowing full well that they would keep me here in this position.For as long as it suited their needs and giving me no option of upward movement, less than a year later, the company had gone out of business and was bought and sold by kroger.

• Assisted in inventory management, ensuring product availability and minimizing stock discrepancies.
• Supported team in executing merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and sales performance.
• Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service best practices for improved team efficiency.
• Collaborated with department managers to optimize store layout and maximize customer engagement opportunities.
• Implemented standard operating procedures to streamline checkout processes, enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Engaged customers and provided very high level of service and support, helping find desired products and items.
• Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
• Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
• Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
• Improved store efficiency by overseeing daily operations, inventory management, and employee scheduling.
• Implemented loss prevention measures by establishing security protocols throughout the store, effectively reducing incidents of theft and fraud.
• Note- returned to this small, but busy local independent grocery store that I knew very well, as an assistant, grocery manager and maintained that position until this company sold out thier building that they had been in for nearly eighty years, at which time we moved to Florida and I took a position that had been offered to me by Albertson's grocery company.

• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock availability and reducing waste.
• Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices and product knowledge.
• Developed promotional displays to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
• Cultivated relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and maintain quality standards.
• Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
• Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
• Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
• Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
• Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
• Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
• Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
• Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
• Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
• Note - Another career swerve that I thoroughly enjoyed and became incredibly adept at, as I was asked to join this company by my landlord, who was already also in another location my wife's current boss , ooh, sadly lost his life in a tragic accident and precipitated both myself and my wife, having to make another change of career path, as his family came in to running the operation and had entirely different views on staff ,hours, salary and the like that he previously did.

• Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in buses, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• Conducted routine maintenance checks to prevent breakdowns and enhance reliability of fleet operations.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes, reducing turnaround time for bus servicing.
• Trained junior mechanics on best practices for vehicle maintenance and repair techniques.
• Implemented inventory management system for parts procurement, improving availability and reducing delays.
• Evaluated technical documentation for accuracy, facilitating efficient troubleshooting and repair procedures.
• Increased efficiency in maintenance procedures by implementing a streamlined workflow process for the team.
• Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
• Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
• Note- this was another career path that I thoroughly enjoyed and worked my way up in through my own education and schooling in a career that I knew nothing about, and unfortunately, the business had been handed down to the sons ,who promptly ran it bankrupt forcing a change of employment.

• Organized product displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
• Analyzed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability across store locations.
• Collaborated with suppliers to maintain quality standards and timely deliveries.
• Assisted in developing promotional strategies to increase product visibility and turnover.
• Implemented visual merchandising guidelines to maintain brand consistency throughout the store.
• Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
• Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
• Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
• Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
• Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
• Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
• Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.

*Note- I worked this merchandising position for a friend who was a full time merchandiser, and his father was a vice president for Keebler cookies at this point in time for our area, while simultaneously being the back room receiver for Riverhead King Kullen for extra income.

• Unloaded and organized incoming shipments for efficient inventory management.
• Inspected products for quality assurance and compliance with company standards.
• Operated material handling equipment to facilitate timely processing of goods.
• Maintained accurate records of received items and updated inventory systems.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline receiving processes and reduce delays.
• Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment during operations.
• Assisted in training new staff on proper receiving procedures and equipment usage.
• Resolved discrepancies in shipment quantities through effective communication with suppliers.
• Kept work areas clean, safe, and organized.
• Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.
• Managed inventory levels effectively through accurate data entry and record-keeping practices.
• Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
• Reduced errors in received shipments by conducting thorough inspections and ensuring accurate documentation.
• Trained new employees on receiving procedures, improving overall team performance.

* Note this was a fantastic company to work for, I thoroughly enjoyed it and I likely as long as the company had remained in business would have retired here, however, consistent issues between the company and the union on my last year with them resulted in so much time. Bing delegated to union disputes and the company, not wanting to work with the union demands, it was just too much consistently lost revenue for me.

• Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
• Trained staff on safety protocols and best practices for handling frozen food.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
• Developed promotional strategies to enhance frozen food sales and customer engagement.

Note * I had moved to this company when it had purchased A&P grocery company, making a lateral transfer , however, after months of them failing to pay my union contracted overnight differential, I opted to go to work for a company that had family members in it and for an increase in salary and supposedly better union representation.

• Supervised night crew operations to ensure efficient stocking and product availability.
• Trained team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Coordinated inventory management practices to minimize stock discrepancies.
• Implemented workflow improvements to enhance team productivity and efficiency.

• Stocked shelves efficiently to ensure product availability and visibility.
• Assisted customers in locating products, enhancing shopping experience.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of stockroom and sales floor.
• Rotated stock regularly to minimize spoilage and maintain freshness.

• Organized product displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
• Analyzed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability across store locations.
• Collaborated with suppliers to maintain quality standards and timely deliveries.
• Assisted in developing promotional strategies to increase product visibility and turnover.
• Implemented visual merchandising guidelines to maintain brand consistency throughout the store.