Andrew Garrett
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Experienced in managing retail stores with focus on customer service and team leadership. Previous responsibilities include staff training, inventory management, store merchandising, and sales growth strategies. Possess strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and capacity for strategic planning. Demonstrated success in fostering positive work environments and driving sales performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Assistant Store Manager
Home Depot
Mesa, AZ
01.2021 - Current
- Managing a $115 million store, ensuring all daily operations are running to company standards. Demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills, managing multiple projects.
- Specializing in special order and install sales, managing a team accountable for coordinating product ordering and delivery for up to 60 installs at a time.
- Developed strong rapport with suppliers, resulting in efficient and timely product shipments.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Ensured all merchandise was properly priced and displayed according to corporate standards.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Resolved conflicts among customers, vendors, or other personnel in a professional manner.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
Department Supervisor
Home Depot
Gilbert, AZ
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Spearheaded the successful management of a 12-million-dollar department to maintain product quality, store appearance, and adherence to company standards.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Built, developed, and cultivated relationships with vendors.
Calvary Scout
US Army
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Learned how to adapt to working and handle people from all over the world in calm and stressful environments to accomplish goals and missions that were given.
- Developed proficiency in interpreting nonverbal communication signals to make informed decisions and appropriately address different circumstances.
- Appointed team leader position, responsible for overseeing daily tasks as well as off duty. I was appointed to this position even though individuals outranked me.
- Displayed a high level of both initiative and creativity when faced with challenging assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley Christian High School
Chandler, AZ05-2006
Skills
- Promotions planning
- Team Management
- Relationship building and management
- Strategic Merchandising
- Vendor Management
- Customer Relations
- Store Organization
Affiliations
- Camping, Basketball, Working on cars
Accomplishments
- Top in sales in the region vs Plan
- Top in services sales in the district
- Top sales in a single class in the region
- Number 2 Specialty Assistant Store Manger in the company
Timeline
Specialty Assistant Store Manager
Home Depot
01.2021 - Current
Department Supervisor
Home Depot
01.2015 - 01.2021
Calvary Scout
US Army
01.2011 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Valley Christian High School