Ernst Barthelemy
Tyngsboro
Summary
Dynamic retail management professional with a track record of driving revenue growth and enhancing operational efficiencies. Skilled in leading large cross-functional teams to achieve corporate objectives while maintaining compliance and safety standards. Committed to fostering a customer-centric environment that boosts team performance and satisfaction.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Management
Shaw’s Star Market-Retail Management
West Bridgewater
01.1986 - Current
- Drove store revenue through effective management of P&L, pricing, promotions, merchandising, supply chain, inventory, cash flow, and budget.
- Oversaw multiple retail touch points, enhancing sales, merchandising, operations, and financial management.
- Maintained sales and customer service-oriented environment with team of up to 180 employees through training and supervision.
- Developed sales and brand strategies to communicate strong value proposition, increase local market share, and drive growth.
- Direct business initiatives focused on improving efficiencies, realizing store synergies, and streamlining the operations.
- Developed and implemented asset protection and safety controls to ensure adherence to company policies and local/state/federal regulations.
- Provided leadership and vision for grocery chain with 146 stores across New England, aligning operations with corporate goals.
Retail Corporate Internal Auditor II
Supervalu, Inc
Eden Prairie
01.2008 - 04.2013
- Promoted to a corporate role and planned independent audits of Supervalu retail food stores and pharmacies across the United States.
- Supported Retail Internal Audit Manager in executing complex audit assignments, conducting SOX, operational, and financial audits across diverse business areas.
- Identified primary risks relative to controls and performed audit testing to measure effectiveness; evaluated business processes and internal controls then outlined, planned, and recommended risk management strategies.
- Collaborated with Internal Audit, client management, and store staff to identify remediation opportunities and implement resolutions for control weaknesses.
- Reported audit findings, related causes/risks, and prepared draft reports to management to communicate results including recommendations to improve operational, financial and information system practices and controls.
- Executed special projects for Retail Audit Management, collaborating with Loss Prevention, Safety, and Inventory Control teams to enhance audit effectiveness.
- Maintained knowledge of audit and operational procedures and relevant internal and regulatory policies to uphold integrity of control environment.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Family Studies
Amberton University
Garland, TX05-2027
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Management Information Systems
Newbury College
Brookline, MAAssociate in Science (B.S.) - Computer Applications
Newbury College
Brookline, MASkills
- Inventory Management
- Shrinkage Control
- Inventory Analysis
- Customer Service
- Customer Relationships
- Decision-Making
- Strategic Planning
- Compliance Management
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Motivation & Organization
- Relationship-Building
Certification
- Certified Retail Manager (CRM)
- Food Protection Manager
- Real Estate Salesperson
- Certified Internal Auditor
- ServSafe Certified Proctor
Additional Information - Travel
Will Travel as Required
Timeline
Retail Corporate Internal Auditor II
Supervalu, Inc
01.2008 - 04.2013
Retail Management
Shaw’s Star Market-Retail Management
01.1986 - Current
Master of Science (M.S.) - Family Studies
Amberton University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Management Information Systems
Newbury College
Associate in Science (B.S.) - Computer Applications
Newbury College