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David Valenta

DOWNERS GROVE,IL

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, excelling in procurement and inventory management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high standards of workplace safety and sanitation. Skilled in product selection and customer engagement, fostering loyalty while ensuring compliance with health code standards. Customer-oriented Seafood Clerk with demonstrated success in stocking shelves, facing products and maintaining efficient flow of goods in seafood department. Proficient in differentiating between various types of seafood items. Strong commitment to customer service combined with excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Meat/Seafood Clerk

Jewel / Osco
06.2025 - Current
  • Handled specialty seafood items for packaging and display.
  • Created hospitable shopping experience by merchandising and stocking products and specialty items.
  • Interacted with customers to foster loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Assisted customers with product selection by making recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Checked quality of products and removed expired items.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, tools, and work surfaces.

Senior Buyer

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son
09.1990 - 12.2008
  • Led procurement team by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions.
  • Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
  • Documented purchasing information to maintain detailed and accurate records.
  • Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
  • Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Lead for multi-warehouse annual physical inventory
  • Prepared and implemented Best Practice Policy and Procedures for all positions in the department.
  • Prepared and implemented training documentation for all positions in the department.
  • Served as an Internal Auditor for quality control of all local plant departments.

Education

High School Diploma -

St Joseph High School
Westchester, IL
06.1969

Skills

  • Workplace safety
  • Portion control
  • Health code standards
  • Sanitation practices
  • Maintaining freshness
  • Weighing items
  • Rotating products
  • Display restocking
  • Food safety
  • Product wrapping
  • Replenishing stock
  • Sanitizing surfaces

Timeline

Meat/Seafood Clerk

Jewel / Osco
06.2025 - Current

Senior Buyer

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son
09.1990 - 12.2008

High School Diploma -

St Joseph High School

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