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Andrew Corey

Friday Harbor,Washington

Summary

I am a dedicated retail management professional with over 15 years of experience, including leadership roles at Kings Market and Friday Harbor Marketplace. Starting my career at Kings Market, I progressed from the night crew to store manager, where I currently oversee daily operations of the grocery store as well as our attached businesses that include a clothing store, marine store, and t-shirt shop.

With strong experience in Word and Excel, I handle key accounting functions such as recording daily department totals, analyzing purchase-to-sales ratios, managing labor costs and ensuring optimal gross profits, also handle all scheduling, I am passionate about fostering a positive work environment, delivering exceptional customer service, and driving operational efficiency, while keeping a family/team atmosphere my top priority.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Kings Market
07.2022 - Current
  • Manage daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Manage inventory control, cash control, and daily operations for our joint businesses that include a Clothing store, Marine store and a T-shirt sop,
  • Manage accounting tasks, including recording department totals and analyzing purchase-to-sales, labor, and gross profits.
  • Address customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with individuals and the community as a whole.
  • Manage store employees successfully in fast-paced seasonal environment through proactive communication and positive feedback, with a focus on maintaining a Family/Team atmosphere.

Assistant Store Manager

Kings Market
10.2015 - 07.2022
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Maintained visual merchandising standards to create an engaging shopping experience for customers.
  • Completed routine store inventories.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Improved store sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and optimizing floor layouts.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Contributed towards long-term growth and success of the retail establishment by consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets.
  • Reduced staff turnover rates through proactive hiring processes and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely deliveries, quality merchandise, and favorable terms for the store.

Night Crew, Dairy, Frozen And Closing Manger

Kings Market
05.2004 - 10.2016
  • I Managed each of these Departments including being a closing Manager before my promotion to Grocery/Assistant store manager
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently stocking shelves and maintaining a clean store environment.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changes in schedule or workload as needed during peak seasons or unexpected events.
  • Reduced inventory discrepancies by accurately counting and organizing stock during restocking processes.

Entry Level Automotive Technician

Courtesy Ford , Car Dealership
04.2003 - 12.2003
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.

Education

High School Diploma -

Peninsula High School
Gig Harbor, WA
06-2003

Associate of Arts - Automotive Technician

Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA
06-2003

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Building
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Inventory Management
  • Vendor Relations & Negotiation
  • Adaptability & Flexibility
  • Project Management
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Training & Development
  • Budget Management

Timeline

Store Manager

Kings Market
07.2022 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Kings Market
10.2015 - 07.2022

Night Crew, Dairy, Frozen And Closing Manger

Kings Market
05.2004 - 10.2016

Entry Level Automotive Technician

Courtesy Ford , Car Dealership
04.2003 - 12.2003

High School Diploma -

Peninsula High School

Associate of Arts - Automotive Technician

Clover Park Technical College
Andrew Corey