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Kenneth Schorr
Hawthorne
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Summary
Store Manager leading daily operations in automotive parts retail with accountability for sales, inventory control, scheduling, and team supervision. Advances revenue and profitability through customer service for retail and professional buyers, accurate stock management, and employee recruiting, training, and coaching. Maintains compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures while keeping product available and the sales floor ready.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Read Auto and Truck Parts
05.1998 - Current
- - Advanced from Part-Time Sales Associate to Store Manager
- - Oversaw daily store operations, managing sales, inventory control, scheduling, and team supervision to ensure smooth functioning.
- - Monitored sales performance and implemented targeted strategies to enhance revenue and profitability.
- - Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure product availability.
- - Recruited, trained, and coached employees to enhance team performance, and develop employees to support company objectives.
- - Delivered exceptional customer service by guiding retail and professional customers in automotive parts selection, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- - Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
Dorm Supervisor
Somerset Hills School
01.1996 - 09.1999
- - Supervised eight to ten emotionally disturbed boys in residential facility, fostering emotional stability and personal growth.
- - Collaborated with administration, social workers, and staff to develop and implement individualized programs that addressed specific needs of each child.
- - Ensured a safe, structured, dependable environment for residents, promoting their well-being and security.
- - Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and strong communication skills.
Retail Management
Caldor
04.1986 - 11.1996
- - Progressed through multiple management roles, including Night Receiving Manager, Hard Goods Area Manager, and Night Closing Manager.
- - Supervised employees, coordinated freight receiving, and ensured inventory accuracy to support operational goals.
- - Managed department operations and fostered high-quality customer service to enhance customer satisfaction.
- - Ensured efficient store opening and closing procedures, maintaining a safe and organized work environment for staff and customers.
Education
Automotive Technology
Union County Vocational-Technical School
Scotch Plains, NJ 09.1996 - 06.1998
High School Diploma -
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
Retail Marketing And Management
Union County College
06-1988
Skills
- Merchandising
- Goals and performance
- Opening and closing procedures
- Store displays
- Operations
- Hourly shift management
- Relationship building and management
- Systems and software programs
- Training and mentoring
- Customer Relations
- Staff recruiting
- Inventory control
Certification
- ASE P2 Certified
- MACS Certified (R-12 & R-134a Automotive Air Conditioning)
- Forklift Certified
Timeline
Store Manager
Read Auto and Truck Parts
05.1998 - Current
Automotive Technology
Union County Vocational-Technical School
09.1996 - 06.1998
Dorm Supervisor
Somerset Hills School
01.1996 - 09.1999
Retail Management
Caldor
04.1986 - 11.1996
High School Diploma -
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
Retail Marketing And Management
Union County College