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ALBERT YOUNAN

Sun City,AZ

Summary

Dynamic retail operations leader with a proven track record at Fumar Cigars, enhancing customer engagement and retention. Expert in inventory control and relationship building, I successfully implemented strategic initiatives that improved operational efficiency and fostered a culture of continuous improvement, driving significant revenue growth and client satisfaction.

Work History

Owner

Ceremony Cigar and Coffee Lounge
2021 - 2024

Developed and implemented operational procedures for efficient lounge management.

Trained staff on customer service

excellence and product knowledge.


Created schedules for a team of 15

Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
Cultivated relationships with suppliers for high-quality cigar and coffee sourcing.

Oversaw daily financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
Enhanced customer experience through personalized service and tailored recommendations.
Organized promotional events to increase community engagement and drive sales.
Conducted market research to identify trends and adapt offerings accordingly.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
Enhanced company's market position by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Streamlined operational processes to improve efficiency with comprehensive audits and restructuring.
Achieved significant cost savings by implementing energy-efficient solutions across company facilities.
Expanded business into new markets, cond
Fostered strong relationships with clients to boost retention rates, conducting regular feedback sessions.
Elevated brand awareness with targeted marketing campaigns, leveraging social media and digital platforms.
Improved team productivity by introducing innovative project management tools and techniques.
Led negotiations for major contracts, securing favorable terms that significantly reduced costs.
Optimized supply chain operations, negotiating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
Developed and implemented strategic plans for revenue growth, focusing on diversification and market expansion.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.


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  • Developed and implemented operational procedures for efficient lounge management.
  • Trained staff on customer service excellence and product knowledge.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
  • Cultivated relationships with suppliers for high-quality cigar and coffee sourcing.

Director of Retail Operations

Fumar Cigars, Phoenix,AZ
01.2014 - 2019
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance customer engagement and retention across retail locations.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures, improving operational efficiency and consistency.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing inventory management and merchandising strategies.
  • Mentored store managers on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Amundsen Hs
Chicago, IL
01.1988

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Client service
  • Staff management
  • Sales leadership
  • Product branding
  • Talent development
  • Hiring and staffing
  • Inventory control
  • Customer retention
  • Employee relations

Timeline

Director of Retail Operations

Fumar Cigars, Phoenix,AZ
01.2014 - 2019

Owner

Ceremony Cigar and Coffee Lounge
2021 - 2024

High School Diploma - General Studies

Amundsen Hs
ALBERT YOUNAN