Allen Mccollum
Daphne,AL
Summary
Focused Store Manager known for creating stunning merchandise displays and improving revenue for location. Offering exemplary writing and oral communication skills. Experience in diverse retail environments. Results-oriented Store Manager offering over 50 years of increasing revenue and profitability and managing loss and shrinkage. Well-versed in inventory control, buying and merchandising for perishable and non-perishable goods. Energetic and productive to thrive in customer-focused, fast-paced environment.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
Loxley, AL
01.2019 - Current
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
Assistant Store Manager
Rouses Market
Spanish Fort, AL
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
Store Manager
Office Depot Inc
Daphne, AL
01.2006 - 12.2015
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
- Developed new store location from ground up by hiring and training efficient team.
Store Manager
Staples
Daphne, AL
03.2000 - 01.2006
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
Store Manager
Jitney Jungle
Laurel, MS
09.1989 - 03.2000
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
Store Manager
Kroger's Supermarket
Columbus, MS
09.1971 - 09.1989
- Maintained strong knowledge in handling of perishable products in dairy, meat and produce departments.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Developed new store location from ground up by hiring and training efficient team.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Skills
- Supplier Monitoring
- Customer Service Management
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Staff Scheduling
- Decision Making
- Money Handling
- POS Terminal Operations
Timeline
Store Manager
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
01.2019 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Rouses Market
01.2016 - 12.2018
Store Manager
Office Depot Inc
01.2006 - 12.2015
Store Manager
Staples
03.2000 - 01.2006
Store Manager
Jitney Jungle
09.1989 - 03.2000
Store Manager
Kroger's Supermarket
09.1971 - 09.1989