Russell Sheets

Increased Frozen category sales by 13% while decreasing excess inventory. Reduced shrink in Dairy and Frozen departments. Company leader for lowest shrink totals. Improved product sales efficiency via sales reports and customer projections.

Dairy/Frozen Manager at Nilssen's Foods (2025-08 – Present)

• Increased Frozen category sales by 13% while decreasing excess inventory.
• Reduced shrink in Dairy and Frozen departments. Company leader for lowest shrink totals.
• Improved product sales efficiency via sales reports and customer projections.

Assistant Manager at Aldi US (2022-10 – 2025-08)

• Supervise and engage with employees to ensure efficient work flow and continued professional development.
• Monitor reports to ensure KPI's are being met. Investigate and solve when necessary.
• Daily inventory control including counts and item stock parameters.

Assistant Store Leader at Kwik Trip (2020-07 – 2023-01)

• Hiring, training, and development of new coworkers. Solved disciplinary issues, provided employee feedback and evaluations.
• Oversaw the development and growth of the fried chicken program and Take Home Meals. Reduced waste while growing sales through chicken repurposing.

Assistant General Manager at Iowa 80 Group (2013-12 – 2019-04)

• Supervised staff of 35 employees. Responsible for scheduling, payroll, development, and workers comp.
• Ordering and inventory management. Processed warranty claims.

Management Development Program at Iowa 80 Group (2013 – 2015)

Operations and personnel management. Non-profit experience, warehousing, internet marketing and sales.

Store Manager at Slumberland (2011-01 – 2013-07)

• Total rebuild of store operations. Got rid of dead inventory, Hired and trained new staff. Transitioned store from losing money to in the black.

Assistant Manager at Slumberland (2008 – 2011)

Sales Associate at Slumberland (2007 – 2008)

Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Northern Illinois University