Allison Van Gorp
Gladstone,MI
Summary
I am seeking a career with a company that I can advance and grow my competitive nature, leadership and retail ambitions. I am efficient, and highly organized operational manager with background in hiring, development and team recruiting. A communicator with public speaking experience who consistently exceeds goals and company expectations overall.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Divisional Director of Operations
Purpose Financial
Escanaba, MI
11.2014 - Current
- Works directly with eight multi-units to achieve favorable profits with adherence to KPI factors.
- Monitor compliance with general budget and company procedures.
- Creates and presents presentations to COO of company at quarterly meetings.
- Analyzed staffing for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Facilitated internal audits and prepared detailed reports on findings.
- Create communication within Division with conference calls and webinar training.
Multi Unit Manager
Payless ShoeSource
Escanaba, MI
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Assigned tasks to associates, staffed projects, tracked progress and updated managers, partners and clients as necessary.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded the necessary information.
- Managed annual external audit.
Resource Development Director
Habitat For Humanity HiawathaLand Office & ReStore
Manistique, MI
04.2012 - 02.2013
- Prepared documents, written grants, and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
- Implemented events which resulted in donations on non-profit events including golf events.
- Researched and updated all required materials needed for events and builds.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts for builds as well as other in-house projects.
Store Manager
Staples
Escanaba, MI
09.2009 - 05.2011
- Trained and developed key sales tactics.
- Reported to the district manager regarding all store and staff issues.
- Planned budgets and authorized payments and merchandise
- Conducted store inventories once per quarter.
Assistant Manager
Walmart Stores Incorporated
Iron Mountain , MI
10.1993 - 09.2009
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Supported staff development and goal attainment by focusing on skill development and job satisfaction.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management/Education
Purdue University
Hammond, IN12.1997
License - Organizational Leadership
Global University
Springfield, MO04.2016
Skills
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Staff development
- Team leadership
- Extremely organized
- Self-motivated
- Payroll administration experience
- Payroll processing
- Conflict resolution
- Budgeting and finance
- Data management
- Financial reports
- New hire processing
Timeline
Divisional Director of Operations
Purpose Financial
11.2014 - Current
Resource Development Director
Habitat For Humanity HiawathaLand Office & ReStore
04.2012 - 02.2013
Multi Unit Manager
Payless ShoeSource
02.2012 - 11.2014
Store Manager
Staples
09.2009 - 05.2011
Assistant Manager
Walmart Stores Incorporated
10.1993 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Management/Education
Purdue University
License - Organizational Leadership
Global University
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