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Certification
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StoreManager

John Seneres

Toms River,NJ

Summary

All throughout high school, I always believed that I was going to become an engineer. So, my plan was to get a bachelors degree in engineering and live out a day job behind a desk playing around with numbers. Life eventually unfolded, and after two years of engineering classes, I realized that it was not going to work out the way I had planned it to be. A major factor in my epiphany was that I loved my job working in the liquor store as a part timer. Eventually, I became more involved and rose through the ranks to eventually become an assistant manager, and then finally, a store manager. With that being said, I've had many experiences with multiple different stores and environments. With each store that I was sent to; I have managed to boost sales in the said department assigned to me. In Monaghans and the Forked River Spirits, I was able to improve craft beer sales by over 80 percent. In my current store, I have successfully improved total revenue by over 20 percent. As an extremely ambitious individual, I'm constantly driven by my pursuit of doing the best I can do and be able to improve on whatever task given to me.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Manager

Spirits Unlimited
Toms River, New Jersey
11.2019 - Current
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.

Assistant Manager

Monaghans Liquors
Toms River, New Jersey
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.

Assistant Manager

Spirits Unlimited
Forked River, New Jersey
11.2016 - 03.2019
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.


Craft Beer Manager

Spirits Xpress
Toms River, New Jersey
06.2015 - 11.2016
  • Oversaw selection, ordering and inventory controls of craft beer.
  • In charge of day to day store level operations that involved handing out tasks to other coworkers.
  • Designed beverage menus.
  • Developed ongoing training initiative to improve beverage knowledge.

Stock Associate

Spirits Unlimited
Toms River, NJ
02.2013 - 06.2015
  • Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.
  • Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.

Crew Member

McDonalds
Lakehurst, New Jersey
09.2012 - 01.2013
  • Prepared and cooked food orders for customers by noting customizations and portion sizes.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ

High School Diploma -

Manchester High School
Manchester, NJ
06.2012

Skills

  • Business Leadership
  • Cost Reduction
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Quality Assurance
  • Budget Control
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Sales Promotion
  • Performance Assessment
  • Decision Making
  • Sales Tracking
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Training Management

Certification

Certified Beer Server

Tips Training Certified

Timeline

Store Manager

Spirits Unlimited
11.2019 - Current

Assistant Manager

Monaghans Liquors
03.2019 - 11.2019

Assistant Manager

Spirits Unlimited
11.2016 - 03.2019

Craft Beer Manager

Spirits Xpress
06.2015 - 11.2016

Stock Associate

Spirits Unlimited
02.2013 - 06.2015

Crew Member

McDonalds
09.2012 - 01.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Ocean County College

High School Diploma -

Manchester High School
John Seneres