Anthony Gil
Paso Robles,CA
Summary
Dynamic Store Manager with a proven track record at Barnes and Noble College, excelling in customer relations and innovative merchandising strategies. Leveraged strong organizational skills to enhance inventory management, resulting in increased profitability. Bilingual in Spanish, fostering effective communication and collaboration across departments to drive student engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Barnes and Noble College
10.2021 - 07.2025
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Managed financial aspects of store operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and accurate record-keeping to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Increased store profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and efficient inventory management strategies.
- Developed strategies for attracting new customers by analyzing demographic data and conducting targeted marketing initiatives.
- Troubleshot complex order issues, working closely with other departments to determine root causes and implement solutions quickly.
- Assisted school departments with placing orders, addressing concerns or issues as they arose.
- Facilitated communication between different departments involved in the ordering process, ensuring seamless coordination from start to finish.
- Analyzed historical sales data to anticipate future inventory needs and reduce stock shortages or overages.
Supervisor
Barnes and Noble College
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Provided training sessions for new staff members on inventory management procedures, ensuring consistent operations across the team.
- Facilitated communication between department heads regarding textbook adoptions or changes within their subject areas, promoting collaboration among academic disciplines.
- Collaborated with marketing team on promotional campaigns aimed at increasing awareness and usage of available resources, resulting in higher levels of student engagement.
Education
Frontier High School
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Customer relations
- Multitasking and organization
- Microsoft office proficiency(word, excel, outlook)
- Merchandising strategies
- Bi-Lingual (Spanish)
Accomplishments
- Managed a store that exceeded company expectations in every category during the FY23-FY25
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop informational tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of Cuesta in the development of CMC programs and High School Dual-Enrollment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Store Manager
Barnes and Noble College
10.2021 - 07.2025
Supervisor
Barnes and Noble College
09.2018 - 10.2021
Frontier High School
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