Alex Olson
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented Store Director with retail experience. Adept at collaboration and multitasking with extensive knowledge of employee supervision. Committed to day-to-day organization and maintaining store cleanliness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Director
Safeway
Vancouver, WA
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Established budgets for the store's operating expenses such as payroll costs and utilities bills.
- Collaborated with other stores in the chain on best practices for increasing efficiency throughout the organization.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as sales reports and customer feedback surveys in order to make informed decisions about product selection and pricing.
Assistant Store Director
Safeway
Vancouver, Washington
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted with recruiting new employees for various positions within the store.
- Developed action plans to address any discrepancies or issues identified during the course of operations.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Sales Representative
Mondelez International
Longview, Washington
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
Assistant Store Director
Safeway
Vancouver, WA
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Assisted in writing weekly Sales Forecast and Labor Targets for the store
- Oversaw completion of entire stores schedule
- Merchandised the store throughout the year to execute planners, sales events, and contests
- Oversaw all Center of Store sales and conditions as well as all fresh departments
- Enforced clean and detailed standards through out the store
- Found solutions to solve problems with customers and employees
Grocery Manager
Safeway
Vancouver, WA
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Drove sales with effective merchandising and planner execution
- Ordered merchandise and products when stock levels were low
- Distributed daily tasks to the appropriate employees and checked to ensure that all duties were completed within expected time frames
- Maintained an organized and clean backroom
Breadwall/Liquor Manager
Safeway
Vancouver, WA
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Maintained shelf stock conditions in both departments
- Followed and executed the sales message to go after sales
- Maintained an organized and clean backroom
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
Vancouver, WA
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Packaged or bagged purchases and helped customers move items to vehicle
- Answered questions and informed customers of current sales and promotions
Education
Skyview High School
Vancouver, WA2013
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Customer engagement
- Schedule management
- Team leadership
- Merchandising
- Problem Solving
- Strong communication skills
- Time management
Timeline
Store Director
Safeway
09.2023 - 05.2025
Assistant Store Director
Safeway
04.2022 - 09.2023
Sales Representative
Mondelez International
01.2021 - 04.2022
Assistant Store Director
Safeway
12.2017 - 12.2020
Grocery Manager
Safeway
08.2016 - 12.2017
Breadwall/Liquor Manager
Safeway
10.2015 - 08.2016
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
10.2013 - 10.2015
Skyview High School