Ashley Strayhorn
Florence,SC
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Store Manager with a proven track record at GameStop, excelling in customer service and inventory management. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced store performance and customer satisfaction, while mentoring staff to achieve high productivity. Recognized for effective problem-solving and fostering a positive work culture, leading to increased sales and loyal clientele.
Retail management professional with solid track record in optimizing store operations and delivering high-quality customer service. Proven ability to lead teams and adapt to changing business needs. Focused on driving sales and maintaining collaborative work environment.
Experienced with team leadership, customer service, and operational efficiency. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance store performance and staff productivity. Track record of fostering positive, results-driven environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Rainbow Shops
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
- Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Assistant Store Manager
Rue21
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Assistant Store Manager
BoxLunch
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
- Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop marketing initiatives that drove traffic and increased brand awareness.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Assistant Store Manager
GameStop
06.2016 - 08.2022
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Spearheaded staff recruitment efforts, interviewing candidates for open positions and selecting top talent to join the team.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members while providing constructive feedback resulting in enhanced productivity levels.
- Delivered consistent sales growth by identifying opportunities for promotions and cross-selling products to customers.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop marketing initiatives that drove traffic and increased brand awareness.
- Implemented loss prevention tactics to deter thefts while maintaining a welcoming environment for all customers.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer experience.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
- Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SCSkills
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Customer experience
- Customer service and engagement
- Store opening and closing
- Attention to detail
- Hiring and training
- Upselling and cross selling
- Inventory counting
- Marketing and promotions
- New hire training
- Cash auditing
- Inventory management
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Rainbow Shops
03.2024 - 02.2025
Assistant Store Manager
Rue21
04.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Store Manager
BoxLunch
10.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Store Manager
GameStop
06.2016 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Horry Georgetown Technical College
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