Alexander Beane
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Driven Retail Manager with more than 25 years of experience overseeing talented teams while guiding staff for superior customer interactions. Talented at leading daily activities and enhancing store atmospheres. Successful background resolving routine and unique issues to drive continued revenue growth and increase customer loyalty. Motivated teams to surpass sales goals in an effort to achieve financial bonuses.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Manager
Orvis
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2011 - Current
- Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Controlled store inventory.
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Developed Fishing managers to boost fishing sales and promote travel
- Hosted multiple group trips to a variety of locations worldwide
Buyer/Inventory Control Manager
The Backpacker
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2007 - 02.2011
- Inventoried warehouse stock on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Viewed future product lines and created orders based on funds available for future seasons
- Maintained control of cycle counts, physical inventory and discrepancy research.
- Analyzed previous seasons sell through and built orders to maximize future sales
Retail Manager
Boca Grande Outfitters
Boca Grande , FL
01.2004 - 10.2006
- Operated busy specialty retail store with emphasis on outdoor apparel and Fly Fishing
- Assisted in viewing future line showings with manufacturer's reps to place future orders
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Worked with assisting customers to connect with Fly Fishing guides for local Saltwater guide trips
- Conducted private casting lessons for the purpose of advancing guests skills to prepare them for Saltwater trips
Fly Fishing Guide
Bristol Bay Lodge
Dillingham, AK
05.2000 - 09.2003
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Prepared and outfitted guests nightly for their next day of fishing
- Entertained guests in lodge during nightly dinners
Fly Shop Manager/head Guide
Breckinridge Outfitters
Breckenridge, CO
10.1996 - 09.2002
- Coordinated and managed a twenty employee guide service
- Booked future guide trips and finalized trip bookings through email,phone and mail.
- Taught Fly Tying classes and casting clinics.
- Orvis Endorsed Guide from 1997-2003
- 1999 Orvis Outfitter of the year
Skills
Over 3 decades of extensive customer service
Timeline
Retail Manager
Orvis
06.2011 - Current
Buyer/Inventory Control Manager
The Backpacker
01.2007 - 02.2011
Retail Manager
Boca Grande Outfitters
01.2004 - 10.2006
Fly Fishing Guide
Bristol Bay Lodge
05.2000 - 09.2003
Fly Shop Manager/head Guide
Breckinridge Outfitters
10.1996 - 09.2002
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