Hi, I’m
Arthur J Clark
Retail Manager
Bayville,NJ
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pepper Palace Inc
Retail Store Manager
01.2023 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Managed day-to-day staffing and handled scheduling for all store employees.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Recruited, hired and trained 6 associates to develop into productive team members with excellent product knowledge.
- Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
Wawa Food Markets
Team Supervisor
10.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Oversaw restocking of supplies and other functions to prepare for daytime business.
- Prepared materials for following shift.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
- Reviewed audits and reconciled nightly sales transactions by balancing cash registers and reporting discrepancies.
- Trained back-up associates and led crew members in managing operations of storefront.
- Managed performance reviews for 5 employees, analyzing individual employee achievements
- Maintained understanding of overall business goals, tailoring new hires and continuing training towards reaching prescribed targets.
Edgewood Properties
Job Site Laborer
11.2019 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Closely followed instructions throughout duration of over 16 projects, maintaining safety and high standards of work
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Established a strong safety culture, reducing workplace accidents and maintaining compliance with OSHA standards.
- OSHA 10
Advanced Auto Parts
Retail Parts Professional Manager
10.2016 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns and complete sales.
- Assisted customers in finding appropriate parts promptly.
- Researched vehicles and parts via physical catalogs and electronic means.
- Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
- Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
- Set employee schedules for consistent staff coverage and delegated work assignments based upon experience and strengths.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets
- Oversaw team of 30 employees.
United States Army Corps Of Engineers
Combat Engineer (12B)
05.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Honorable Discharge
- Awarded National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
Education
Ocean County CollegeToms River, NJ
Some College (No Degree) from Health And Physical Education
University Overview
- Honor Roll [Spring semester 2021]
- 3.5 GPA
Central Regional High SchoolBayville, NJ
High School Diploma
06.2012
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Sales Training
- Scheduling
- Point of Sale Systems
- Product Knowledge
- Closing Procedures
- Staff Management
- Point Of Sale Systems
- Store Management
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Worksite safety
- Power Tool Operation
- OSHA Regulations
- Job Site Cleanup
Additional Information
United States ARMY, Honorable Discharge, Awarded National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon.
Volunteer Work
Football Coach/ Executive Board Member. Berkeley Youth Football and Cheer 2015-2023
Youth Wrestling Coach. Berkeley Mat Rats (since 2016)
Youth Basketball Coach. Lacey Rec 2022-2023
Garden State Herd Developmental Adult Football D Line Coach (Since 2023)
Jersey Sharks Semi-Professional Football D Line Coach (Since 2023)
Toms River Seahawks Pop Warner Football (Since 2024)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsCompany Culture401k matchPaid time offPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTimeline
Retail Store Manager
Pepper Palace Inc
01.2023 - 08.2024
Team Supervisor
Wawa Food Markets
10.2021 - 06.2022
Job Site Laborer
Edgewood Properties
11.2019 - 07.2021
Retail Parts Professional Manager
Advanced Auto Parts
10.2016 - 11.2019
Combat Engineer (12B)
United States Army Corps Of Engineers
05.2013 - 06.2014
Ocean County College
Some College (No Degree) from Health And Physical Education
Central Regional High School
High School Diploma
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