Dereck Allard
Houseman | Lake Louise, Alberta | Current Position
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About
Results-driven supervisor with experience in grocery retail, hospitality, property management, and warehouse operations. Strong background in team leadership, inventory control, process improvement, and customer service with a proven record of reducing costs and improving operational performance.
Experience
Houseman | Lake Louise, Alberta | Current Position - Lake Louise, Alberta
- Support housekeeping operations and maintain guest-service standards
- Coordinate supplies and ensure cleanliness of guest and public areas
- Contribute to a safe, organized, and welcoming environment
Grocery Supervisor | Co-op, Carlyle, Saskatchewan | 2021–2026 - Co-op, Carlyle, Saskatchewan - Carlyle, Saskatchewan
(2021-01 - 2026-12)
- Supervised grocery department operations, staff training, scheduling, and customer service
- Reduced department markdowns from 4.0% to 1.78% through improved inventory management and product rotation
- Reduced overall inventory by approximately $80,000, improving efficiency and stock control
- Implemented daily date-check procedures in the dairy department and weekly date checks throughout grocery aisles
- Improved product freshness, reduced waste, and increased accountability across the department
Property Caretaker | Broadstreet Properties - Broadstreet Properties
- Responsible for overall property appearance and cleanliness • Awarded Best Property in the Region – Curb Appeal Award (2021)
Grocery Stock / Cashier | IGA Peachland - IGA Peachland
- Ordering, merchandising, stock rotation, cashier duties, and customer service
Warehouse Receiver / Yard Worker | Bartle & Gibson - Bartle & Gibson
- Receiving, inventory control, shipping, order fulfillment, and equipment operation
Education
High School Diploma
Secondary College Education in Hospitality - Hospitality
