Aseel Bajes
Clifton,NJ
Summary
Retail and operations leader with 10 years of progressive management experience across high-volume retail and pharmacy environments. Recognized and awarded for turning around underperforming stores and reducing shrink, with a strong record of developing teams and maintaining high store standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
Pharmacy Express
Paterson, NJ
01.2026 - Current
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations to maintain regulatory compliance and ensure patient safety.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on procedures and customer service standards to enhance service quality.
- Managed inventory levels and organized medication storage for operational efficiency.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions and systematically verifying accuracy to prevent errors.
General Store Manager
Walgreens
Paterson, NJ
09.2022 - 11.2025
- Directed daily operations for a Walgreens location with approximately 25 employees, overseeing front-store and pharmacy operations, inventory, photo services, and FedEx services.
- Led front-store and pharmacy teams, including department leads, associates, pharmacy technicians, and management, setting daily priorities and delegating responsibilities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Managed front-store and pharmacy inventory processes, ensuring accuracy through effective truck receiving, store scans, and merchandise organization.
- Trained and developed an Emerging Store Manager (ESM) and Inventory Specialist, providing hands-on coaching in leadership, store operations, inventory, and daily procedures.
- Transitioned from Training Store Manager to leading my own location within months, while also providing support across multiple Walgreens locations during manager coverage and operational needs.
Operations Manager
CVS Pharmacy
Paramus, NJ
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed daily store operations, overseeing scheduling, hiring, inventory, and truck deliveries to ensure smooth operational flow.
- Led store employees, assigning daily responsibilities and upholding operational and customer service standards to enhance customer experience.
- Coordinated hiring, onboarding, and employee scheduling to maintain appropriate staffing and support daily business needs.
- Oversaw inventory and merchandise operations, including receiving truck deliveries and organizing products to maintain optimal stock levels.
Regional Training Manager
Dollar General
Elizabeth, NJ
07.2015 - 05.2020
- Trained and developed Store Managers, Assistant Store Managers, Key Holders, and District Leaders, enhancing leadership capabilities while hiring and promoting talent across stores.
- Led a team of approximately 17 employees, including two Assistant Store Managers and department leads, while maintaining strong store standards and operations.
- Turned around a high-shrink store, earning company recognition for improving the store and receiving multiple acknowledgments at conventions, events, and management meetings.
- Traveled to multiple states to support store remodels and operational recovery, assisting locations temporarily closed due to health or safety issues to restore operations.
- Progressed from Cashier to Lead, Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager, and Regional Training Store Manager, taking on increasing responsibility for store operations and team leadership.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ08-2026
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Hiring & Training
- Labor Scheduling
- Team Leadership & Development
- Customer Service
- Multi-Location Support
- Loss Prevention
- Merchandising
Certification
- Pharmacy Technician License 2023
Accomplishments
- Walk the Walk Award 2019- Honor Award for exemplified leadership and operational execution
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
Pharmacy Express
01.2026 - Current
General Store Manager
Walgreens
09.2022 - 11.2025
Operations Manager
CVS Pharmacy
06.2020 - 08.2022
Regional Training Manager
Dollar General
07.2015 - 05.2020
Associate of Applied Science -
Passaic County Community College