Alice Garwood
Boone,NC
Summary
High-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Walgreens
03.1998 - Current
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Developed and implemented successful staff incentive programs to motivate employees.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Skills
- Product and Service Sales
- Maximizing Profitability
- Team Leadership
- Accurate Cash Handling
- Time Management
- Staff Training
- Goals and Performance
- Staff Management
- Store Opening and Closing Procedures
- Customer Service
Timeline
Store Manager
Walgreens
03.1998 - Current