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Dominic Pelosi
2831 Ogden Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Cellular: (914) 490-6277; dominic.a.pelosi@gmail.com
Leadership | Merchandising | Marketing | Procurement
A proven leader in a fast paced corporate environment, delivering high quality work, and consistently exceeding budget goals.
Ability to inspire and deliver excellent customer service. Skilled in operations and business management, logistics and
planning, P&L accountability, managing vendor relations, increasing sales. A well-qualified produce professional offering
over 30 years of experience in the grocery industry
Core Competencies
Leadership Negotiating Business Development
Supply Chain Management Procurement Budgeting
Program Development Strategic Planning Merchandising
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, Inc
Corporate Category Manager – Produce 2010 to present
 Planning, budgeting, procurement, advertising and execution for multiple categories across all banners: berries, organics, citrus,
pineapples, mangos, avocados, store made cut fruit bar, figs and melons
 Planning and layout for the Food Emporium stores to build sales and exceed budgeted goals
 Awarded Mango Retailer of the Year from the National Mango Board in 2012
 Achieved yearly consecutive avocado sales increase up to $15 million
 Revamped store made cut fruit bar, recipes, packaging, and POG, while reaching over $42 million yearly sales
Senior Merchant Produce & Floral Food Emporium 2005 – 2010
 Responsible for product assortment, pricing, promotions, space management, merchandising, inventory, and personnel
management, including supervision of two Merchandisers and Administrative Assistant.
 Launched first of its kind private label program for Produce department
 Successfully developed new store plans and concepts to improve sales and profitability, including a comprehensive “local”
program focused on positive customer relationships
 Developed annual presentations on performance, success and image of Food Emporium Produce and Floral departments for
senior leadership
Produce Merchandiser/Assistant to Director Food Emporium 1989 - 2005
 Directed Produce and Floral departments, and employees in 15 stores throughout the Tri-State area – weekly sales 1M
 Developed and implemented new merchandising program for store grand openings and seasonal merchandising
 Responsible for consistent growth in sales and distribution rate exceeding budget expectations
 Led meetings and presentations with Senior Management to enhance customer satisfaction
 Developed in conjunction with Director of Produce new space management, merchandising, inventory expectations
 Weekly visits to produce and floral markets to keep Food Emporium on cutting edge of new items
Produce Department Manager Food Emporium 1979 – 1989
 Responsible for all aspects of produce department operations, including supervision of employees and all personnel management
issues such as training, scheduling, payroll approval, and employee relations and motivation.
 Coordinated inventory, stocking, and merchandising, and ensured compliance with corporate protocol and all federal, state, and
local health and safety regulations. Additionally responsible for P&L analysis, budgeting, reviewing daily sales, and working to
provide consistently high quality customer service and satisfaction.
EDUCATION / INITIATIVES
 Cornell University - Complete Manager Certification
 Dale Carnegie Leadership Training
 GRID A&P Managerial Training Program
 Master Trainer Workshop
 Attendance of many National and International Food Shows.
 PMA
 Organic Expo West

Dominic Pelosi
2831 Ogden Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Cellular: (914) 490-6277; dominic.a.pelosi@gmail.com
 Milan Italy Food Show Cibo
 Morocco Siam Show
 New York Fancy Food Show
LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES
 Member of the Eastern Produce Council
 Speaker and organizer of The New York Produce Show and Conference in November of 2010
 Participant in the Annual Jerry Lewis Golf Tournament
 Participant in the Annual Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Charity Fundraising Event
 Assistant Baseball Coach – Yorktown Athletic Club
 Member of Societa Di Mutuo Soccoroso
SKILLS
 Computer Skills: Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word and Oracle Retek
 Languages: Fluent in Italian
References Available Upon Request

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