JONATHAN GRIFFING
Rogers,MN
Summary
Results-oriented professional offering executive support and leading teams to drive business operations. Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing tasks to ensure flawless execution. Proficient in office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations, and contract management. Renowned for delivering exceptional customer service and fostering strong team collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Duluth Trading Company
Fridley, MN
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through waste reduction initiatives.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
- Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
Assistant General Manager
Cabela's
Rogers, MN
01.2021 - 10.2022
- As the Assistant General Manager, I was directly in charge of over 200 employees and 7 salaried managers
- Each department manager reported to me, and I personally managed the Asset Protection team, Maintenance team, Front End team, and cash office
- I lead several committees: Safety, Shrink Action, Outdoor Fund Donations, Team Lead Development
- I reviewed and posted schedules each week for every department
- I reviewed and approved work orders and expenses each week
- Merchandised the store to company standards, and collaborated with store leaders to capitalize on seasonal items to maximize store sales
- Over the last year the store saw over $50 million in sales and the total shrink numbers dropped from a 1.77% to 0.55% in 2022.
Environmental Service Director
HHS
Tullahoma, TN
08.2015 - 12.2020
- As the Director of Environmental Service at Tennova Harton in Tullahoma, TN, I was the Chairman of the Environment of Care Committee
- My responsibilities included identifying potential safety hazards and risks to health in the hospital
- While at Tennova Harton, I also served as the Safety Champion for the 14 hospital region with HHS
- My duties included ensuring the corporate safety program was being followed, and I would review every accident claim for accuracy
- I would also help accounts with their safety audits
- As Director of Environmental Services at Rush foundation hospital in Meridian, MS, I oversee up to 94 employees and two salaried managers
- I manage payroll and the supply budget for the department
- I represent the department on several committees
- I was promoted twice in less than two years
- The first was from Assistant Director on the PM Shift at Merit River Oaks to Acting Director at Merit Woman's in Flowood, MS
- The second time I was promoted was from Acting Director of Merit Woman's to Director at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, MS
- This gave me the opportunity to go from managing 16 team members to 94 team members
- Competent in using Microsoft Word and Google Sheets
- Experienced in Kronos Payroll systems
Group Sales Manager
Bass Pro Shops
Pearl, MS
09.2005 - 07.2015
- I ran multiple departments, both hard lines and soft lines that generated over $10,000,000 in sales yearly
- I managed and scheduled for 25 - 30 departmental employees
- I merchandised each of my departments according to company standards
- I conducted operational audits to ensure inventory levels were at optimal levels
- I hired and trained new associates
- As the Manager on Duty, I was responsible for opening and closing the store, and I handled daily operations in between
- Associate of the Year 2006
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel proficient
Education
Accounting/International Studies
University of Southern Mississippi
MSBusiness/Accounting
Hinds Community College
MSHigh School Diploma - Fellowship of Christian Athletes,Football and Track Team
Northwest Rankin Attendance Center
MSSkills
- Store operations oversight
- Project Management
- Competitor Monitoring
- Operations Management
- Customer Service Management
- Shift Scheduling
- Store Merchandising
- Personnel development
- Employee Training
- Risk Management
- Payroll Management
- Team Development
- Retail Inventory Management
- Loss Prevention
- POS Systems
- Talent Recruitment
- Leading Staff Meetings
- Outstanding communication skills
- Training and mentoring
- Employee Terminations
- Sales Promotions
- Store Opening and Closing
- Operations
- MS Office proficient
Timeline
Store Manager
Duluth Trading Company
11.2022 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Cabela's
01.2021 - 10.2022
Environmental Service Director
HHS
08.2015 - 12.2020
Group Sales Manager
Bass Pro Shops
09.2005 - 07.2015
Accounting/International Studies
University of Southern Mississippi
Business/Accounting
Hinds Community College
High School Diploma - Fellowship of Christian Athletes,Football and Track Team
Northwest Rankin Attendance Center
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