Alex Argetsinger
Retail Store Director
Portland, Or,OR
Summary
Friendly Store Director with over 14 years of experience and management. Demonstrated success managing diverse aspects of store presentation and delivering first-rate customer satisfaction. Talented at leading retail operations, including merchandising, sales, inventory, personnel and payroll management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Director
Safeway
Portland , OR
07.2022 - Current
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Analyzed operating and financial statements for profitability ratios.
- Achieved consistent budget targets with optimal expense controls and elimination of unnecessary waste.
Assistant Store Director
Safeway
Portland, OR
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Supervised employees and different store departments.
- Responded to customer complaints and comments.
- Partnered with store director to interview, hire, train and develop department managers and team members to build and sustain high in-store performance.
- Liaised with store manager to set up visually appealing layout for store merchandise.
- Boosted sales by effectively cultivating customer rapport and delivering superior customer service.
- Reviewed daily financial records and reports and identified deficiencies in need of attention.
Acting Store Director
Albertsons
Portland, OR
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
- Analyzed operating and financial statements for profitability ratios.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Identified current and future trends that appeal to consumers.
- Managed team of 65 employees, including cashiers and people working on floor
Assistant Store Director
Safeway
Portland, OR
10.2016 - 10.2020
- Supervised employees and different store departments.
- Responded to customer complaints and comments.
- Liaised with store manager to set up visually appealing layout for store merchandise.
- Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
- Partnered with store director to interview, hire, train and develop department managers and team members to build and sustain high in-store performance.
- Oversaw preparation and distribution of promotional materials and flyers.
- Reviewed daily financial records and reports and identified deficiencies in need of attention.
Grocery Manager
Safeway
Kelso, WA
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Enhanced communication between patrons and team members to cultivate upbeat, team-oriented culture.
Person in Charge
Safeway
Vancouver, WA
03.2009 - 03.2016
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
- Built, managed and coached insourced and outsourced teams.
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
Vancouver, WA
09.2008 - 03.2009
- Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Addressed customer needs for price checks and merchandise retrieval from upper shelves or stockroom.
- Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked shelves.
Education
High School Diploma -
Evergreen High School
Vancouver, WA06.2009
Skills
- Sales Tracking
- Decision Making
- Administrative Management
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Assignment Delegation
- Supplier Monitoring
- Department Oversight
- Staff Scheduling
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Sales Promotion
- Financial Statement Review
- Business Leadership
- Staff leadership
Accomplishments
- Achieved the best inventory in 0575 history through effectively helping with inventory management.
- Managed team of 65+ staff members.
- Planned and coordinated Reset projects.
- Increased sales by 10% total store by coaching department managers on new merchandising standards.
Certification
- Store Director Leadership Training
- Forklift Certification
- Food Safety Management certification
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Timeline
Store Director
Safeway
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Store Director
Safeway
10.2021 - 07.2022
Acting Store Director
Albertsons
10.2020 - 10.2021
Assistant Store Director
Safeway
10.2016 - 10.2020
Grocery Manager
Safeway
03.2016 - 10.2016
Person in Charge
Safeway
03.2009 - 03.2016
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
09.2008 - 03.2009
High School Diploma -
Evergreen High School
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