1. Michael Gallo
2653 Riverside Ave
Merrick, New York 11566
C: 516-924-5621
OVERVIEW
Results-driven leaderwith 20+ yearsof expertise in Retail Operations.
Experienced in:
o Operations management, policy formulation, and daily operations management focused on exceeding goals
organization-wide.
o P&L and operational budget management, multi-channel order fulfillment, distribution, supply chain and logistics
management, and warehousing management.
Drive sustainable change and improvement in key areas such as safety,quality, cost,productivity, and customer experience.
Design, plan, and execute marketing and merchandising programs.
Demonstrated success in various distribution platforms including, D2C, B2B, E-Commerce, and third-party logistics.
Specialize in operational excellence and leadership.
COMPETENCIES
People Leadership
Union & Non-Union
Management
Manager & Supervisor
Development
Start-up / Management
P&L Operating / Capital
Budgets and Strategic Goals
Accountability for Customer
Call Center
Customer Service Focused
KPI Development and
Management
Process Optimization &
Continuous Improvement
Marketing Penetration &
Execution
Fundamental HR Experience
Third Party Relationship
Management
Product Merchandising
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company 2005 - Present
E-Commerce / Operations Manager
Responsible for B2B, D2C E-commerce, and Customer order fulfillment from 15 Distribution Centers located throughout
NY and NJ.
Accountable for all Transportation Logistics, Custom and Commercial Sales, Retail Store Operations, and Customer Call
Center.
Direct & Indirect reports include 15 Mid-level Managers,3 Supervisors, 150 Associates and Customer Call Center.
P&L budget and forecast accountability of over $25M annually.
Responsible for labor cost,scheduling and controlling overtime.
Responsible for leading, developing and setting the fulfillment strategy for 15 company locations.
Ensured adequate and up-to-date training of all employees.
Provided leadership to 15 Distribution Center Managers,and 150+ employees in union and non-unionized facilities.
Implemented KPI reporting and management to increase operational efficiencies .
Conducted regular review sessions to monitor progress against goals.
Ensured all actions and events and initiates portray a customer focused environment.
Responsible for order fulfillment of over 20K customer orders annually, utilizing delivery platforms such as Direct-to-
Customer home deliveries.
Multi-site management of company-operated distribution centers processing same-day/next day orders.
Financial & Physical Inventory flow accountability.
Contract negotiations leader for logistic vendors and IT platform support.
Responsible for designing and leading the start-up operation.
Responsible for Marketing budgets and execution.
Responsible for direct and third party logistic vendors.
Proactively took steps to ensure all associates focused on delivering a superior shopping experience for the customer.
2. 80 Location Manager for Store Services/Special Projects 2004 - 2005
Executed grand re-opening and successfulremodels.
Coordinated store services for Waldbaum’s Inc. stores including overall store appearance and cost reduction of all store
service vendors.
Responsible for multi-store interior construction projects.
Managed store interiors, fixtures, floors, and display cases.
Store Maintenance support.
Managed union and non-union associates.
Managed vendor relationships and contracts.
P&L budget and forecast accountability.
Customer Service Coordinator/Training Supervisor 2003 - 2004
Responsible for training and developing superior customer service practices in 40+ retail locations including guidelines and
implementations to increase sales and profit and provide a best in class customer experience.
Team building, training, and development of associates and execution of MIP (Make It Personal).
Trained management in team building and coaching to provide best-in-class results.
Provided a focused approach to Customer Service.
Created a superior shopping experience.
Removed barriers for delivering superior customer service.
Created, supported,and fostered a selling culture.
Implemented a better understanding ofcustomers’ needs to better serve them.
Rolled out best practices and standards to support customerand company needs.
Trained and supported management in motivating and supporting store teams to execute operational objectives .
Trained and provided coaching to store management team to execute a culture of team building, mentoring, and
communication.
Ensured all meetings focused on sales,customer and the service that is provided to them with each action each associate
takes.
Trained store teams on the implementation and execution of superior service (incoming and outgoing)to create company and
individual growth.
Conducted daily store visits, spending time coaching and developing staff to achieve business results and personalgrowth
goals.
Conducted regular review sessions to monitor progress against goals.
Produce / Fresh Food Merchandiser 1996 - 2003
Responsible for consistent execution of all merchandising programs and operational standards across a territory of 30 stores.
Trained and directed the Store Management and Fresh Department staff to increase knowledge and business results in fresh
food departments.
Responsible for labor results, scheduling and controlling overtime.
P&L budget and forecast accountability of over $50M annually.
Executed merchandising plans and delivered goals for the territory to include sales, profits, controllable expenses, labor and
shrink.
All job-related functions focus on Customer Service, top line and bottomline results.
Trained, managed, and developed a team of skilled Fresh Department Managers that have the competency to meet and
exceed company expectations in the areas of sales, profitability, in-store customer experience, and the development of their
own teams.
Proactively took steps to ensure all associates focused on delivering a superior shopping experience for the customer.
Ensured all meetings focused on sales,customer and the service that is provided to them with each action each associate
takes.
Ensured new technology was being used by stores to achieve desired effectiveness.
Conducted daily store visits, spending time coaching and developing Fresh Department staff to achieve business results and
personal growth goals.
Conducted regular review sessions to monitor progress against goals.
Provided fresh food expertise, direction, and training to Store Management and Fresh Department staff.
Acted as the focal point to the VP and Director of Fresh and provided feedback on initiatives and in-store opportunities.
Communicated and reinforced the understanding of the fresh strategies throughout the Fresh Department staff and store
management teams.
Delivered direction and ensured compliance to operational initiatives, customer service goals,and labor productivity.
3. Ensured adequate on-hand inventory levels, especially of items advertised in weekly circulars.
Ensured Fresh Department Manager accountability through effective communication, coaching and performance
management
Created, supported,and fostered a selling culture.
General Store Manager 1995 - 1996
Provided day-to-day management for staffing, operations, sales,expense control, and overall performance of a store.
Responsible for labor results, scheduling and controlling overtime.
P&L budget and forecast accountability of over $20M annually.
Provided a safe shopping and working environment for all customers and associates.
Directed staff in achieving the gross sales of all merchandise and targeted profit generation while reflecting the desired image
in the community.
Proactively took steps to ensure all associates focused on delivering a superior shopping experience for the customer.
Hired, trained, managed, directed, and developed a staff of department managers and other employees adequate in size and
competent in technical proficiency, capable of attaining or exceeding sales and profit goals set for the store.
Ensured adequate and up-to-date training of all employees.
Actively mentored and coached department managers on effective techniques of motivating and retaining a diverse
workforce.
Created, supported,and fostered a selling culture.
Controlled productivity, labor, margins, accidents,and all othercontrollable expenses to maximize store profitability and
operational effectiveness.
Met regularly with all levels of associates to establish open lines of communication and to provide a team-based environment
consistent with the core values of the company.
Ensured all meetings focused on sales,customer and the service that is provided to them with each action each associate
takes.
Interacted with store focus teams to establish best practices in customer service. Ensured all actions and events the store
initiates portray a customer focused and friendly environment.
Exercised controls over inventory and controllable expenses to assure desired profit levels.
Provided oversight of all financial reporting and profit and loss statements.
Ensured store is maintained in accordance with safety, cleanliness, security and fire prevention standards as established by
company, local and state regulatory authorities.
Oversaw the execution of marketing plans to achieve goals and company objectives.
Worked directly with department managers, merchandisers and warehouse staff to ensure adequate on-hand inventory levels,
especially of items advertised in weekly circulars.
Pursued concrete opportunities to fill knowledge gaps,enhance performance strength through training, self-study and on-the-
job developmental experiences.
Modeled performance aligned with company leadership competencies and consistently demonstrated company Core Values
in all business activities.
Proactively worked with the District Manager to implement various programs, procedures and processes designed to
maximize the profitability and operational efficiencies of the store.
Ensured appropriate follow-up and resolution to customer satisfaction calls, complaints, suggestions and inquiries.
Worked with department managers to establish productivity goals and standards of performance for each department.
Conducted regular review sessions to monitor progress against goals.
Developed action plans and milestones to address issues and opportunities.
Oversaw the development of the weekly workforce schedule ensuring adequate staff coverage for optimal customer service
for all management and associate shifts.
Maintained a pulse on competitive activities in the local area providing recommendations to overcome competitor
disadvantages.
Actively participated in store-based initiatives designed to enhance community events and the store’s image as a supporterof
community activities.
Fresh Produce Manager 1985 - 1995
VOLUNTEER WORK – VP of The A&P Foundation for the Care and Cure of Breast Cancer 1999-2010
Foundation was supported by Waldbaum’s / A&P associates on a volunteerbasis.
98% of all proceeds raised were donated to various organizations that support the care and cure of breast cancer throughout
our company footprint.
Collected and distributed over $1.3 million dollars to the following organizations including American Cancer Society, Susan
G Komen, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Adelphi State, Cold Spring Harbor labs and more.