Ashley Gentile
Department Manager
Toms River,NJ
Summary
A very diligent, responsible, and enthusiastic individual seeking employment with a company that is looking for someone to be accountable and reliable and seeking growth within company
Proactive Department Manager with excellent time management skills to multi-task while working within deadlines and time constraints. Offering 4 years of hands-on experience in retail operations. Proficient in budgeting, inventory management and merchandising. As well in profit and loss. Shrink, Theft and Shortages. Also bringing in commitments to increase the sales that helps with my inbounds and skink. I Order, and I forecast the sales for the following week. I push sales by buying in on better commitments with better gross profit. I order everything myself, I handle all the Pilferage. I am very good with the Inventory (CGO) my sales have outshine the previous years sales in the Busiest and Highest Volume Store in the Company. I am driven, Im always on time my attendance was never a issue. I will go above and beyond for you. I Am committed to driving sales goals and ensuring smooth functioning of the department. Growth in the company i am always willing to learn and move up and grow
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Department Manager
Saker Shoprite
10.2020 - Current
- Inventory Control
- Managing and Maintaining the Heaviest volume store in the company
- Profit and Loss Prevention
- Ordering
- Responsible for staff and Scheduling
- Finding best ways to increase sales and keep shrink down
- Making sure there was always product on shelf & buy ins on the best sale items
- Maintain a good looking department, aisles were blocked and items easily available to customers
- Locating and Reporting Shortages
- Forecasting the sale for the following week
- Lock up high theft items and work with loss prevention on a daily basis
- Developed and trained multiple people and set them up for success and they are flourishring
- Developed and executed innovative promotions, driving increased foot traffic and sales.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective purchasing agreements, impacting bottom line positively.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, resulting in more efficient replenishment system and reduced stock shortages.
- Oversaw departmental budgets to ensure financial efficiency, leading to significant reduction in unnecessary expenditures.
- Coordinated training programs for new employees, significantly reducing learning curve and enhancing productivity.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Skills
- Loss prevention strategies
- Delegation and Supervision
- Staff Training and Development
- Scheduling and Staffing
- Customer Service
- Hiring and Training
- Cost Control
- Schedule Management
- Positive Attitude
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Training and Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Control
- Staff Development
- Shift Scheduling
Skills & certifications
- Inventory Control
- Managing and Maintaining the Heaviest volume store in the company
- Profit and Loss Prevention
- Ordering
- Responsible for staff and Scheduling
- Finding best ways to increase sales and keep shrink down
- Making sure there was always product on shelf & buy ins on the best sale items
- Maintain a good looking department, aisles were blocked and items easily available to customers
- Locating and Reporting Shortages
- Forecasting the sale for the following week
- Lock up high theft items and work with loss prevention on a daily basis
Education
High School Diploma -
Bayonne High School
07.1997 - 06.2001
Timeline
Department Manager
Saker Shoprite
10.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bayonne High School
07.1997 - 06.2001