Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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StoreManager

Alvis Jackson

New Orleans,LOUISIANA

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Big Lots
New Orleans , LA
2017.06 - Current
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • 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.
  • Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Rotated stock to achieve optimum appeal and minimize shrinkage.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.

Merchandise Manager

K Mart
New Orleans , Louisiana
2013.10 - 2017.06
  • Created sales cycle plan to develop and service accounts through product marketing, prospecting, promotion and merchandising for proper product visibility.
  • Planned out sales cycles to develop and service accounts by using product marketing, prospecting, promotion and merchandising for product awareness and placement.
  • Educated staff about coordinating clothing racks and related displays to boost effectiveness of promotions.
  • Set sales quotas, established performance expectations and visited retailers to optimize sales and customer service.

Assistant Store Manager

Toys R Us
Marrero , LA
2007.10 - 2013.07
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.

Store Manager

Lady Foot Locker
New Orleans , LA
1996.10 - 2007.09
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • 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.
  • Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
  • Rotated stock to achieve optimum appeal and minimize shrinkage.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Capitol High School
Baton Rouge, LA

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Strayer University
Washington, DC
03.2015

Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology

Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
12.1994

Skills

  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Customer Service Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Human Resources Oversight
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Performance Assessment
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Business Leadership
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Training Management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Money Handling
  • Inventory Tracking and Management
  • Sales Coaching
  • Customer Relations
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
  • Multitasking and Prioritization

Timeline

Store Manager

Big Lots
2017.06 - Current

Merchandise Manager

K Mart
2013.10 - 2017.06

Assistant Store Manager

Toys R Us
2007.10 - 2013.07

Store Manager

Lady Foot Locker
1996.10 - 2007.09

High School Diploma -

Capitol High School

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Strayer University

Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology

Louisiana State University And A&M College
Alvis Jackson