
Michael Bieksha
Mate (Manager)
Trader Joe's
Portland, OR USA
“The right path is the one you choose and love, not what others dictate.”
Trader Joe's
Portland, OR USA
“The right path is the one you choose and love, not what others dictate.”
Mate (Manager)
I help guide a crew of 100+ employees to drive sales in the store and create a neighborhood environment.
The day begins and ends with unloading a full semi truck and stocking and facing shelves. During the day we excel at providing a customer experience others can't. This is what differentiates Trader Joe's from other retailers. From creating a welcoming environment to driving the grand finale, it's all a part of making the experience. As a store manager, I must maintain the daily spoils, do daily time keeping, maintain scheduling and create creative displays.
Here's the first step for everyone
Don't be afraid to fail and don't listen to what people say about the grocery business. There is an awesome environment awaiting with great people to engage with. Whether you are outgoing or more to yourself, there is a spot for everyone.
"As an only child, I felt pressure from my parents that I had to excel at a certain rate."
If you're going to deal with people everyday the biggest advice I would have is to find yourself and to figure out who you are because it's hard to help other people if you don't know who you are.
It was fun and it was interesting, I grew up in Mission Viejo and had the opportunity to travel a lot. Experiencing different cultures taught me how different people interact with each other, and to treat everyone with the same amount of respect.
Cal State Fullerton offers many great programs, and the professors are great. It is also very important to get involved with study groups and to enjoy the facilities that are on or near campus. Also try to interact with as many people as you can.
Student at CSUF