Aurelis Santiago
Ocean Springs,Mississippi
Summary
Proven leader and strategic thinker, adept in operations management and team leadership, significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and sales at Badcock Home Furniture. Excelled in inventory control and staff training, fostering a productive, customer-focused environment. Skilled in problem-solving and relationship building, consistently driving positive outcomes and operational excellence. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Badcock Home Furniture
01.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies by regularly reviewing store procedures and taking corrective measures when necessary.
- Maintained open lines of communication with corporate headquarters, sharing pertinent information about store performance and requesting support when needed.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PRAssociate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology
University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PRSkills
- Operations Management
- Policies and Procedures
- Relationship building and management
- Staff training/development
- Inventory Tracking and Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Store Manager
Badcock Home Furniture
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology
University of Puerto Rico