Xaviera R Irving
Bowie
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking professional successful at leading and motivating retail workers to provide exceptional service every time. Knowledgeable about end-to-end store operations with history of targeting improvements to enhance operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Store Team Leader
Whole Food Market
Washington
07.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service and product knowledge.
- Managed inventory processes, including receiving, stocking, and product rotation.
- Assisted in developing promotional displays to enhance product visibility and sales.
- Analyzed financial data to identify potential areas of improvement in operational efficiency.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations and identifying potential hazards.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Kitchen Production/Production Supervisor/Supplements Buyer/Assistant Team Leader/Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
Washington
07.2007 - 07.2023
- July 2007, promoted to BOH Production Supervisor, PST
- Completed Emerge (leadership development course), March 2009
- Transferred to Whole Body April 2009; transitioned into Supplements Buyer, PST
- Promoted to Assistant Team Leader September 2013; played supportive role to team leader in all aspects of the team and department, PST
- Promoted to Team Leader, February 2015, OTN. Transferred as Team Leader, October 2019, RWF. Provides overall leadership of team and department operations; hiring, mentoring and development, profitability, expense control, order writing and merchandising
Lead Kitchen Manager
Camelot of Upper Marlboro
Upper Marlboro
- 04.2007
- Coordinated food planning, preparation, and production for banquet functions serving groups of 25-2,500, ensuring quality and timely service.
- Supervised and scheduled staffing for 12-18 team members to meet operational needs.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to maintain consistent stock availability for kitchen operations.
Line Cook/Catering Coordinator/Shift Supervisor/Assistant Manager
Corner Bakery
Washington
04.2003 - 06.2005
- Started on food stations in a medium-volume, fast casual bakery prepping all products necessary for daily operations
- November 2003, advanced to catering production and operations
- June 2004, Completed Supervisor Training Program
- January 2005, promoted to Assistant Manager becoming lead on FOH management and guest services
Inventory Manager
Rexer-Parkes
Atlanta
01.2000 - 11.2001
- Maintained all elements of clothing inventory in high-end fashion boutique
- Shipping & receiving, merchandising, pricing, bookkeeping
- Mailing list and other various office duties
Shift Supervisor
CVS/Pharmacy
Washington
04.1997 - 04.1999
- Supervised shifts, open/closed store independently
- Stocking, ordering, pricing
- Inventory/overstock control
- Returns and damages
Assistant Store Manager
Cosi Restaurant
Upper Marlboro
07.2005
- Responsible for all aspects of operating a medium-volume, fast casual dining establishment
- Supervised and scheduled up to 28 employees
- Hiring, training, labor control
- Inventory, ordering, marketing, cash handling
- Catering, food quality control
Education
Advanced Culinary Arts
Stratford University
Falls Church, VAMarketing Management
Montgomery College
Rockville, MDAccounting & Business Administration
Clark-Atlanta University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Retail management
- Store operations
- Inventory management
- Operational efficiency
- Product merchandising
- Financial analysis
- Customer service
- Team development
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
- Self-Motivated
Timeline
Associate Store Team Leader
Whole Food Market
07.2023 - Current
Kitchen Production/Production Supervisor/Supplements Buyer/Assistant Team Leader/Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
07.2007 - 07.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Cosi Restaurant
07.2005
Line Cook/Catering Coordinator/Shift Supervisor/Assistant Manager
Corner Bakery
04.2003 - 06.2005
Inventory Manager
Rexer-Parkes
01.2000 - 11.2001
Shift Supervisor
CVS/Pharmacy
04.1997 - 04.1999
Lead Kitchen Manager
Camelot of Upper Marlboro
- 04.2007
Advanced Culinary Arts
Stratford University
Marketing Management
Montgomery College
Accounting & Business Administration
Clark-Atlanta University