Alex Sullivan
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Analytically driven and seasoned Store Director with history of successful retail management. Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans that meet company goals, manage store operations efficiently, and lead teams effectively. Strong in problem-solving and decision-making to improvie customer satisfaction and drivie overall operational improvements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Director
Cub Foods
09.2019 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and staff performance, delivering coaching and guidance to successfully accomplish company objectives while fulfilling customer requirements across 2 stores on the property.
- Recruited, trained, and managed a diverse team comprised of cashiers, stockers, department managers, and assistant directors.
- Exercised strong leadership skills amidst the uncertainties of the COVID pandemic by fostering open lines of communication and effectively allocating resources to achieve key objectives.
- Assigned to one of the more difficult inner city stores with a liquor store that deals with high turnover and daily challenges within 60 days of becoming Store Director.
- Maintained a 5-year record of zero shrink in liquor store operations at Crystal.
Sr Operations Specialist - Center Store
Cub Foods
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Enhanced operational processes in 16 stores, emphasizing task prioritization, daily conditions, sales, and shrink performance.
- Closed 2 stores, redistributed inventory to other locations, and implemented markdown strategies for reduced loss and expenses.
- Conducted training sessions to educate order writers on efficient inventory management and cost savings strategies.
Store Director
Cub Foods
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Demonstrated capacity to handle inventory efficiently, resulting in promotion to a bigger store with lower sales volume.
- Achieved a 97% job approval rating within one year from full-time employees and maintained a 94% engagement rate among associates.
- Enhanced inventory practices and promoted company program comprehension among employees, resulting in reduced shrinkage.
- Managed crisis operations during a fire incident, ensuring store closure for 12 hours while implementing emergency procedures to safeguard products. Filed all insurance paperwork for all impacted LLC partners.
Assistant Store Director
Cub Foods
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Demonstrated inventory reduction strategies resulting in a 65% decrease in backroom inventory within 6 months.
- Managed store operations while familiarizing with company policies and culture.
Co-Manager
Walmart
05.2011 - 03.2015
- Reindeer Run champion for excellent winter merchandising in a 400 store territory.
- Implemented inventory control processes to enhance instock and shrink performance through team member engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Admininstation - Finance Concentration
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Superior, WI05-2007
Skills
- Vendor relationship development
- Retail Management
- Revenue Generation
- Sales Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Brand Awareness
- Delegation
- Operations Management
- Talent Recruitment
- Finance and accounting
- People Management
- Staff Leadership
Timeline
Store Director
Cub Foods
09.2019 - Current
Sr Operations Specialist - Center Store
Cub Foods
08.2018 - 09.2019
Store Director
Cub Foods
04.2016 - 08.2018
Assistant Store Director
Cub Foods
04.2015 - 04.2016
Co-Manager
Walmart
05.2011 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Admininstation - Finance Concentration
University of Wisconsin - Superior