David Bielawski

Results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in meat cutting, retail management, and customer service operations. Proven leader in team supervision, inventory control, sales performance, and department profitability. Currently serving as Lead Meat Cutter while delivering expert travel planning services.

Known for reliability, attention to detail, and building positive customer and team relationships. Florida native with strong Tampa Bay area roots and deep knowledge of local retail markets.

Lead Meat Cutter at Festival Foods (2025-11 – Present)

• Lead daily meat department operations with focus on premium quality, attractive merchandising, and exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and rotation processes to minimize shrink and maximize product availability and freshness.
• Train, supervise, and motivate associates to maintain high standards of safety, service, and operational efficiency.

Travel Agent at Cruise Brothers (2020-03 – Present)

• Provide personalized cruise and vacation planning services, creating tailored itineraries that match client preferences and budgets.
• Deliver outstanding client support from initial inquiry through booking and travel, building trust and repeat business.

Meat Manager at Pick 'n Save (2023-01 – 2025-11)

• Directed full meat department operations including cutting, packaging, merchandising, pricing, and special-order fulfillment.
• Led, scheduled, and developed a team of associates while consistently driving sales growth and department performance.
• Served as key holder and manager-on-duty with full responsibility for daily store operations, cash handling, and team leadership.

Meat Lead at Pick 'n Save (2022-02 – 2023-01)

• Coordinated meat wall stocking, lunch meat production, product rotation, and display standards to ensure maximum freshness and visual appeal.
• Assisted customers with product knowledge, recommendations, and custom requests while maintaining excellent service standards.

Assistant Manager at Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza (2019-04 – 2019-09)

• Managed daily store operations: pizza production, inventory, staff supervision, customer service, and accurate bank deposits.

Meat Cutter / Apprentice at Pick 'n Save (2018-04 – 2020-01)

• Delivered friendly customer service and precise meat cutting for service case and wall displays; handled stocking, rotation, and department upkeep in fast-paced retail settings.

Meat Cutter Apprentice at Publix (2016-12 – 2017-06)

• Assisted customers with custom meat selections, filled lunch meat and cheese cases, and maintained high standards of quality, rotation, and cleanliness.

Sales Associate at CROCS Retail (2016-06 – 2017-06)

• Engaged customers to understand needs and drive sales; processed register transactions accurately and maintained well-organized stock on the sales floor.

Merchandiser at Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (2016-07 – 2016-12)

• Serviced retail accounts by stocking products, rotating inventory to ensure freshness, and meeting customer and brand presentation standards.

Cashier at Meijer (2016-02 – 2016-05)

• Processed customer purchases quickly and accurately across multiple payment types while providing helpful, friendly service.

Meat Clerk at Publix (2003-11 – 2015-08)

• Delivered consistent, reliable service over an 11+ year tenure: stocked and rotated products, assisted customers, and maintained a clean, organized, and efficient meat department.

High School Diploma – James Madison High School (2002 – 2005)