Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Podcaster since 2018 of The Kentucky Game Plan podcast.
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ADRIAN SMITH

Louisville,Kentucky

Summary

Proactive and meticulous Manager and Sales Representative with over 25 years of experience in retail management and outside sales. Proficiencies in inventory control, increasing sales, and staff training and development. Customer-oriented team player with expertise in generating optimal satisfaction levels ensuring client retention while building profits as well as cultivating new clients.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Asst. Manager

Lens Crafters
02.2021 - Current
  • Guiding customers and assisting them in navigating and understanding vision insurance plans and coverage
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Route Sales Representative

Nestlé Pure Life
03.2016 - 11.2019


  • Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services to address customer inquiries
  • Delivered orders to customers to drive full satisfaction.
  • Displayed products properly at customer sites and according to company specifications and policies.
  • Managed product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading, and unloading in alignment with specifications.
  • Completed daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
  • Maintained positive relationships with customers to promote continued business opportunities.
  • Boosted revenues by upselling and cross-selling products to new and established customers.
  • Handled customer concerns and issues by answering questions and escalating major problems to supervisor.
  • Represented wide range of products and brands.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Collaborated with customers to identify needs and provided catered solutions
  • Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely, and addressing needs and requests of account holders.
  • Setting Displays
  • Getting with store manager and Dept Manager about getting new product in and making sure that stores top sellers are in stock
  • Getting add on sales executed on a monthly basis.

Asst.manager

Rite Aid Pharmacy
06.2012 - 03.2016

Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Filing paperwork from vendors and corporate on a daily basis.

Asst.manager

Cardboard Heroes Sports Stuff
10.2004 - 06.2012
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Kraft Foods
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Responsible for shipping and receiving orders, while also overseeing distribution of stock to correct locations
  • Created effective communication channels between warehouse staff, management, and customers to address concerns promptly and maintain smooth operations.
  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices
  • Managed inventory control with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate stock levels.
  • Optimized warehouse layout for efficient product flow from receiving to shipping areas, minimizing wasted time in transit between locations.
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.

Asst.manager

Office Depot
11.1996 - 12.2004
  • Originally hired as a Customer Service Representative
  • Became a lead cashier and shift supervisor then finally to Asst.manager
  • I worked in the copy center for several years working on all types of machines and computers, as well as becoming knowledgeable about testing certain software
  • My duties as a lead cashier were to assist in scheduling employees, opening and closing the store, and organizing merchandise deliveries through the store computer system.

Education

Class B Cdl License -

Diploma -

Iroquois High School
01.1996

Shively Police Cadet School -

01.1992

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Telematics (DOT)
  • Workforce Scheduling and Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Self-Directed
  • Schedule Management
  • Retail Operations Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Customer Service
  • Team motivation
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Sales Growth
  • Training and Development
  • Customer rapport
  • Product and service knowledge

References

Upon request

Podcaster since 2018 of The Kentucky Game Plan podcast.

Has featured such sports figures as Denny Crum, Dan Issel, Tony Delk, Earl Heyman of 2010 Superbowl champions the New Orleans Saints, as well as localnbusiness owners. 

Timeline

Asst. Manager

Lens Crafters
02.2021 - Current

Route Sales Representative

Nestlé Pure Life
03.2016 - 11.2019

Asst.manager

Rite Aid Pharmacy
06.2012 - 03.2016

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Kraft Foods
01.2007 - 01.2011

Asst.manager

Cardboard Heroes Sports Stuff
10.2004 - 06.2012

Asst.manager

Office Depot
11.1996 - 12.2004

Class B Cdl License -

Diploma -

Iroquois High School

Shively Police Cadet School -

ADRIAN SMITH