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Aurora Evans

Salem,OR

Summary

Adaptable professional with 3 years of store management experience and 5 years assistant store manager experience. Motivated Store Manager practiced in product knowledge development, sales and inventory control. Demonstrated skill at improving store operations, increasing top line sales and reducing costs. Looking for a great local company to grow with.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Made In Oregon
Salem, OR
08.2023 - Current
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Used product knowledge to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
  • Planned special promotions or discounts based on market trends.
  • Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.

STORE MANAGER

SUPER SUPPLEMENTS
Beaverton, OR
03.2021 - Current
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Addressed employee issues, performed corrective actions and terminated employment when necessary
  • Coordinated employee schedules according to availability and made staffing adjustments to cover shifts
  • Analyzed sales and performance metrics to locate deficits and implement customer service improvements
  • Interviewed and hired prospective employees according to team needs
  • Trained and developed team members, leading to internal promotions
  • Coached and mentored new employees on company policies and procedures
  • Helped oversee the daily operations of the store, managing staff and inventory
  • Maintained hands-on knowledge of job roles and regularly stepped in to perform business duties
  • Communicated with clients to address questions, concerns, and needs and provide quality customer service
  • Prepared monthly sales reports and presented them to senior management
  • Organized company merchandise and displays to increase brand awareness and product sales
  • Tracked store supplies and replenished according to demand
  • Created weekly schedules based on predicted staffing needs, budgets and employee requests
  • Conducted monthly meetings to create business plans to drive successful monthly business
  • Utilized knowledge of company products and services to make recommendations and up-sell items according to customer needs

ASSISTANT MANAGER

SUPER SUPPLEMENTS
Eugene, OR
02.2015 - 02.2021
  • Held team members accountable during shift by effectively coaching to improve performance
  • Used company tools and resources to train employees
  • Analyzed sales data to measure store progress and diagnose obstacles and weakness
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge
  • Organized company merchandise and displays to increase brand awareness and product sales

SHIFT LEADER

THE VITAMIN SHOPPE
Richmond, VA
01.2009 - 12.2014
  • Built supplement knowledge and shadowed Master Herbalist
  • Opened and closed store
  • Lead in Manager's absence
  • Assisted in training and supervise new employees

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
03.2003 - 08.2006
  • Maintained lab in clean and high-functioning condition, utilizing safe laboratory protocols
  • Prepared shipment of study samples to reference laboratories
  • Promoted to Technician

SALES ASSOCIATE

HEALTHY BY NATURE
Leesburg, VA
06.1999 - 12.2002
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Built supplement knowledge and shadowed Master Herbalist. Opened and closed store. Led in Manager's absence. Assisted in training and supervised new employees.

• Opened and closed store

• Lead in Manager's absence

• Assisted in training and supervise new employees

Education

Some College (No Degree) - SOCIOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
Eugene, OR

Skills

  • Delegation and Supervision
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Process Improvement
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Shrinkage Prevention
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Consultative Sales Approach
  • Supply Ordering
  • Training and mentoring

References

Heather Taylor, Former Manager, Super Supplements, (541) 685-7285, store1027@vitaminshoppe.com

Timeline

Store Manager

Made In Oregon
08.2023 - Current

STORE MANAGER

SUPER SUPPLEMENTS
03.2021 - Current

ASSISTANT MANAGER

SUPER SUPPLEMENTS
02.2015 - 02.2021

SHIFT LEADER

THE VITAMIN SHOPPE
01.2009 - 12.2014

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

University of Oregon
03.2003 - 08.2006

SALES ASSOCIATE

HEALTHY BY NATURE
06.1999 - 12.2002

Some College (No Degree) - SOCIOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
Aurora Evans